This Day in Track History

1991- Noureddine Morceli of Algeria sets a new World Indoor Record in the 1500m of 3:34.16.  Morceli's record stood for 6 years until current world record holder, Hicham El Guerrouj ran 3:31.  Morceli won 4 world championships at 1500 meters and won the Olympic title at the distance in 1996.  He was the dominant force in the 1500 distance from the early 90s until the rise of El G, the current world record holder.  He was coached by his brother who was an Olympian in 1980 and 1984.

Morceli winning Worlds with a smile

This Day in Track- February 22nd

1992- Liz McColghan of Great Britain set the World Record for the Indoor 5000 with a clocking of 15:03.  Her record was 10 seconds faster than the previous world record and would stand for 7 years.  Liz was a versatile runner and was known to run cross country, marathons and track distances from 3000 to 10000 meters.  Her elite running career spanned 14 years and saw her compile 7 titles at World events as well as many other high placings.