As interesting as all of these videos are... they are a little outdated. From seeing young Freddy training at the new athletics facility in Melbourne with his old man 2 weeks ago, I can tell you he is a completely different athlete now.
Who do you think will coach the young whiz, Powell or Lananna... Vin likes taking the intersting ones under his wings e.g. a young wheating, could this be another addition?
regression from the mean is not to be denied but there are examples like Matt Centrowitz and in other sports Grant Hill and Peyton Manning, among others, and Ovett's kid seems to have a lot of unfulfilled potential at that level of training. My bet is that he develops a lot more than any of Oregon's five star recruits this year. This will be exciting to watch, on the off chance that he develops like his father.
Doesn't Australia have any universities with track and XC programs? Why travel half way around the world?
I watched the clip of the 800m race, and the interesting thing was I recognized the Freddy by his stride in the first 50m. He really does have the same beautiful, powerful looking stride as his dad. Granted, there are many good high school runners with terrific form who can run a 4:18 mile (which is nothing to be ashamed of) but will never break 4:00. But it will be interesting to see where this goes.
But whatever his talent level, running at his father's level takes an incredible amount of work. I wouldn't blame him if he chose different priorities.
Ninetonite wrote:
Doesn't Australia have any universities with track and XC programs? Why travel half way around the world?
So that he can be part of the Ducks and run with Greer.
Ninetonite wrote:
Doesn't Australia have any universities with track and XC programs? Why travel half way around the world?
It's a potentially great developmental system for guys that aren't ready to cut as a pro.
My daughter went from Boston to Sydney. Young people do that.
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I'm not holding my breath. So far he has shown some talent but thats all. If he was his Dad, we would know it by now. Suggestions that 'all he needs is time' might indicate good potential but are there any clues as to his commitment?
Letsrun should try contacting the young man and get some form of interview with him, that would be interesting.
Wheating didn't look like much of a recruit either, based on times.
did not give up in races constantly did he though?
I don't care what anyone says, running in the 1.52-53 range as a 16 year old is impressive.
Freddie is a thoroughbred. Having spent some time chatting to him and seeing him around for a few years after he moved to Melbourne, the only thing he is lacking is self-belief. Go get it Freddie.
enough with all the dribble and lets be real. the kid has a name and not much more beyond that. he looks good when he runs but lacks determination, committment and the ability to race. if he has walked on well good luck to him but by no means is he deserved of any form of scholarship to a school of the calibre of the U of Oregon.
letsbereal wrote:
enough with all the dribble and lets be real. the kid has a name and not much more beyond that. he looks good when he runs but lacks determination, committment and the ability to race. if he has walked on well good luck to him but by no means is he deserved of any form of scholarship to a school of the calibre of the U of Oregon.
Hopefully he is like his dad and doesn't care what people like you say or think!
I expect this kid to be quite an exciting and natural stablemate for Bruce Hornsby's kid who will also be running for Oregon. Both Hornsby and Ovett are good sized athletes, with unbridled potential in my opinion.
Other famous father son combinations:
Waldemar Cierpinski (2.09) - son - 2.18
Mike McLeod (13.20/27.39) son - 14.00
Mike Beevor (International cross) - son 8 mins (low)3k
Not many others come to mind, and the interesting part is that the champion fathers never have a son who beats their pb's
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ghost wrote:
Other famous father son combinations:
Waldemar Cierpinski (2.09) - son - 2.18
Mike McLeod (13.20/27.39) son - 14.00
Mike Beevor (International cross) - son 8 mins (low)3k
Not many others come to mind, and the interesting part is that the champion fathers never have a son who beats their pb's
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