Andre Phillips To Be Inducted Into USA Track & Field Hall Of Fame Nov 18, 2009
In winning the gold medal in the men's 400m hurdles at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Andre Phillips picked the best possible time to notch his only career win over his idol and fellow National Track Hall of Famer Edwin Moses ... Also for me, I knew since about 1976 when Edwin Moses won in Montreal that I really wanted to be a hurdler ... Q: What was it about Edwin Moses that inspired you. (Uclabruins.com)
Slider plans to serve his country twice Oct 24, 2009
Among the more famous American bobsledders were former NFL stars Herschel Walker and Willie Gault, and Olympic hurdler Edwin Moses. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Obamas cheerleading for Chicago Olympics (Yesterday) Sep 30, 2009
The city's pitch also is expected to include a talk by Olympic hurdler Edwin Moses, a two-time gold medalist who is highly regarded in the Olympic movement. Talk-show diva Oprah Winfrey, who will lobby IOC members in Copenhagen, is not expected to be part of the final presentation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Star power: Oprah backing Chicagos 16 bid Sep 24, 2009
Joining them are fellow gold medalists Michael Conley, the 1992 triple jump champion who grew up near the planned Olympic stadium in Washington Park; Bart Conner (gymnastics); Bryan Clay (decathlon); Brandi Chastain (soccer); Bob Ctvrtlik (volleyball); Donna de Varona and Gary Hall Jr. (swimming); Ron Freeman (track and field); Edwin Moses (hurdles); Kerri Walsh (beach volleyball); and April Holmes and Linda Mastandrea (Paralympic track and field). Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
England expects: a winning draw? Jul 18, 2009
Roger Federer, on the Tennis Open website, assesses his place in sport history: "For me, probably the greatest of all is Muhammad Ali. I'm only 27, so I did not see any of his fights live but I respect him as one of the modern world's most influential figures. He is up there with Obama and Mandela. He transcends sport. Then there is Michael Jordan. When I was young, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg were my heroes but I loved basketball, and Jordan was my idol. He was a true legend. Football has... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
China wins Laureus world team of the year award Jun 27, 2009
Representatives of the Chinese Olympic Delegration pose with Laureus World Sports Academy Chairman Edwin Moses (C Rear) during the presentation ceremony for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2009 ... The prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award was presented to Cui Dalin, Vice President of the Chinese Olympic Committee, who received it on behalf of the China Olympic team from Laureus World Sports Academy Chairman Edwin Moses, the two-time... (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinas 2008 Olympians win Laureus award Jun 27, 2009
Laureus Academy president Edwin Moses presented the award to Cui Dalin, Chinas deputy sports minister and the Chef de Mission of the Chinese team which won 51 golds, 21 silver and 28 bronze medals in Beijing. The usual gala ceremony for the awards, dubbed the Oscars of the sporting world, was cancelled this year and replaced by individual ceremonies for the winners because of the global economic downturn. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Clearing a new hurdle May 29, 2009
EDWIN MOSESHonorary degree ... "Not too much good news transmits by mail today," Edwin Moses observes ... "Edwin Moses is more than an Olympic athlete," says UMass-Boston chancellor Keith Motley. (Boston Globe)
MAJOR QUESTION: Can anyone stop Nadal? May 23, 2009
"He's like Edwin Moses," says TV commentator Brad Gilbert, referring to the hurdler who won 122 consecutive 400-meter races from 1977 to 1987. "Nadal's beaten all comers, and he'll beat all comers the next nine years.". (USA Today -- Sports)
NU's Thiessen signs with Penguins Apr 4, 2009
miscellany UMass-Boston to award Moses degree Two-time Olympic hurdles champion Edwin Moses will receive an honorary doctor of science degree at the UMass-Boston commencement May 29. Former World Boxing Association super lightweight champion Diobelys Hurtado won a split decision over Mexico's Arturo Morua in an intense and bloody 12-round welterweight bout at Miami. (Boston Globe)
BEAR BONES: Griffin looks to end Baylor bowl drought with arm, legs Apr 1, 2009
He's one part Edwin Moses, one part Pat White. He's one of the nation's best young hurdlers and one of its most intriguing college quarterbacks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Greg Garber » Feb 24, 2009
Hurdler Edwin Moses went a decade (1977 to 1987) without losing, winning 122 races in a row. These all are inspired, incandescent runs of consistent excellence that defy rational explanation. (ESPN -- College Sports)
