This Day in Running... March 3rd

2002- Jolanda Ceplak of Slovenia set a world indoor record in the 800m with a time of 1:55.82.  Jolanda is a Slovenian athlete who has never had great success on a big stage.  Her best finish at a major meeting is 3rd at the Athens Games in 2004.  In 2007 she tested positive for EPO and was banned for two years.

After Bronze in Athens

2001- Maurice Greene, who set his record March 2nd, 1998, tied his World Indoor Record for 60m.

This Day In Running... March 2rd

1998- Maurice Greene of the United States runs a world record 6.39 seconds in the 60m dash in Madrid, Spain.  Maurice went on to tie this record March 3rd, 2001.  Maurice was also a world record holder at 100m with a time of 9.79 seconds.  He has won 4 Olympic Medals and won 5 world championships.

Greene after winning Gold in Sydney