Incredibly generous and inspiring athlete.
Never could count him out, even if he would spend half a season not able to run a sub 4 min mile. Dude knew how to fight.
My friends and I had the opportunity to cool down with him after the Grand Blue Mile one year. Can't stress enough how nice and down to earth of a guy he is. Wish him all the best.
Hoka athlete, right? He should do a ultra.
Leo may have been the nicest elite runner I ever met. He always had a smile and time for everyone. I met him about a half-dozen times. He always called me "sir." Always.
I don't agree with his politics but I will always respect him as an athlete.
txex wrote:
tally wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrzfih_Izq0An incredible race. Right about 4:02, you can see Manzano move a bit to the outside and start going hard as hell while the commenters were gushing about Lukezic.
He probably had that look on his face after the first lap. I always though he was way out of it early on in races he medaled in. It seemed like he could redline for 1200m
Also this is a masterpiece for a guy who was the class of a field: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qRR5-Tn6gY
I have nothing but respect for Leo. His Freshman year indoors - we cooled down after the mile and were both totally off the radar. Totally down to earth, easy to talk to and very humble.
In Sacramento I put myself in the best position possible, the whole time thinking I just needed to stay within striking distance of Lukezic and ran to win the race in front of me. I once heard Ryan Andrus of Oregon talk about holding some cards up your sleeve for the end of the race and playing them at just the right moment. I had a King, but Leo played an Ace. I was one of the first victims of Leo’s famous last 100 meter magic he used so well in London.
He’s had an amazing career and I’ve cheered for Leo every race he’s been in. Growing up I dreamed of being a national champion, but had to settle for being a “silver medalist, once removed.”
Congrats on a great career Leo - I hope your success transitions to the rest of your life.
Calm down! wrote:
Over Your Head wrote:
No, he couldn’t have represented Mexico since he had US citizenship. Last I checked, the letters on his singlet said “USA”. Ruben Navarrette put it best: “It’s illogical to show your allegiance to one country while demanding accommodation from another.” Leo even came out and said “representing two countries USA and Mexico”. The Olympics are about being part of a team and representing your country with sportsmanship and national pride, it’s not about his personal grievances, his opinions, or his individualism. You and Leo both missed the mark here I’m afraid.
Over my head?
I gave you the answer in my post. I stated curlers in Saint Paul, MN often participate in Olympics for the country of one's grandparents. Only so many Minnesota curlers are able to participate for U.S.A. Curlers who practice on Selby Ave. in Saint Paul participate for several nations. Many are Minnesotans. All or nearly all who curl in Saint Paul were born in U.S.A. I assume Leo Manzano's grandparents were Mexican citizens. MANZANO COULD HAVE CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN OLYMPICS FOR MEXICO.
Learn before you attack.
If he were born in the U.S, he would have dual citizenship, and then choose which country he represents.
If he came here at the age of 4, he is a Mexican citizen. In order to gain naturalized citizen status, you must, in effect, denounce you previous citizenship. That would mean he would NOT be able to run for Mexico.
Libertarian Centrist wrote:
I don't agree with his politics but I will always respect him as an athlete.
Lol wtf are his politics? Flying two flags? Get over yourself.
I best remember him running the victory lap with the Mexican flag then not getting sponsored
He still reminds me of Oscar on The Office.
THOUGHTSLEADER wrote:
Also this is a masterpiece for a guy who was the class of a field:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qRR5-Tn6gY
Wow he had excellent tactics, from start to finish. That man had the race in the bag before it even started
Met Leo a few times, true class act and really nice guy.
Wishing good things for this real gentleman.
Over Your Head wrote:
No, he couldn’t have represented Mexico since he had US citizenship. Last I checked, the letters on his singlet said “USA”. Ruben Navarrette put it best: “It’s illogical to show your allegiance to one country while demanding accommodation from another.” Leo even came out and said “representing two countries USA and Mexico”. The Olympics are about being part of a team and representing your country with sportsmanship and national pride, it’s not about his personal grievances, his opinions, or his individualism. You and Leo both missed the mark here I’m afraid.
Careful, if you thump your chest any harder you’ll break your sternum.
Holy chips! wrote:
THOUGHTSLEADER wrote:
Also this is a masterpiece for a guy who was the class of a field:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qRR5-Tn6gYWow he had excellent tactics, from start to finish. That man had the race in the bag before it even started
He absolutely manhandled that last 400m like a pro. Multiple moves he countered and then just blew them off the map over the last 120m.
Leo really impressed me in his 2007-2008 transition. In the spring of 2007 he took 2nd in the 1500m at NCAA, 2nd at USAs in 3:35 and went to Osaka for the WC on August 25th. In November he took 27th at NCAAs for his best finish ever and proof of his ability to handle and succeed at the highest level, all after a long track season that had started in February with USA Indoors.
And Manzano winning Emsley Carr over Lagat and Choge.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
2017 World 800 champ Pierre-Ambroise Bosse banned 1 year for whereabouts failures