Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Track - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Men's Track Coaches, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Track and Field Athletes (Paperback)

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Men's Track Coaches, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Track and Field Athletes, David Krummenacker, Angelo Taylor, Chris Huffins, Reuben Houston, Derrick Adkins, Red Barron, Antonio Mckay, Derek Mills. Excerpt: David Krummenacker (born May 24, 1975 in El Paso, Texas) is a professional track athlete. Krummenacker graduated from Las Cruces High School in New Mexico in 1993 where he won several state track titles and also played on the basketball team. He attended Georgia Tech where he trained under coach Alan Drosky and won back-to-back NCAA Indoor 800 m titles (1997-1998). He graduated in 1998 with a degree in management. He currently resides in Tucson, Arizona where he trains under the direction of coach Luiz de Oliviera and competes for Team Adidas. His agent is Rich Kenah. Motivated by being a member of the Bah' Faith, Krummenacker comments "I never pray for victory, only for strength and for my health to remain strong.... When it (spirituality) is not present, differences arise. Frequently we hear stories in the media of athletes having problems with their teammates, their coaches, their competitors, their wives and girlfriends. These turmoils are often a result of the lack of spirituality. I think when spirituality is present, conflicts cease." Krummenacker also use the scripture of the religion when dealing with defeat. Krummenacker was the 2003 World and U.S. Indoor 800 m champion. He won back-to-back-to-back U.S. Outdoor 800 m champion from 2001 to 2003. He was the first person to win the title 3 straight years since Johnny Gray accomplished the feat from 1985 to 1987. The only person ever to win the 800 m title more than 3 years in a row was James Robinson who won it every year from 1978 to 1982. His persona... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=7095234