2011 Penn Relays

April 28, 2011 - April 29, 2011

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Since 1895, the Penn Relays has been revered worldwide as one of the greatest track and field events in the history of the sport. With over 22,000 entries, and an anticipated 110,000 spectators in attendance, the Penn Relays surpasses all other meets but the Olympic Games and World Championships. Flotrack takes you right to the heart of the action of the 2011 Penn Relays! We will have interviews, updated throughout the course of the meet. LIVE coverage is available to the left of the page, through Penn Relays TV - coverage is $12.95 for a 3-day pass

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KENNECTED

Looks like USA track and Field is slowly uploading video's to it's youtube account: http://www.youtube.com/user/USATFweb

livingvicariously

But yes, I definitely plan to buy the Universal coverage again his summer. When you watch it together with Floeuro it makes for a summer of track coverage I couldn't even imagine 5 years ago. It makes Penn's web coverage this weekend look like a grade C- junior high video project.

livingvicariously

I thought last summers DL coverage on Universal was very good in the live format because all the production (camera work, which events to show, when to cut away and when NOT to) and commentary (including Tim Hutchins!) was done by European TV, who are sadly way ahead of us.Unfortunately the on-demand coverage posted later was typically all messed up by NBC/Universal. They would edit the footage in all the wrong ways and voice over the commentary with the lame NBC announcers. In Stockholm they cut out Solinsky's sub 13 5k and didn't even mention it. Thank god I recorded the live show and Flotrack was there to interview him. I wish Universal would just leave the live Euro coverage intact and post that as on-demand, or get Ryan, Mark and Selby to do the commentary and interviews.

runhappy978

I was told by the camera guy from Penn that the race videos should be archived on their site thepennrelays.com He said that the USA vs World races should be available by today. They filmed them and sent them to their internet provider, and then the internet provider had to send them back to them so there's a delay with some of the videos. I really want to rewatch some of those full races as well.

livingvicariously

Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but I though it was dismal. A huge step back compared to Payton Jordan last night. Technical issues aside, I could barely watch it and I'm a track nut. I think the sport deserves much better. I'm willing to pay for decent coverage. Right now "decent" means done by Flotrack.

KENNECTED

I know.. He said it like 3 times. I love the fact that he went out to shake the hands of the all the kid in the philly races.

livingvicariously

I'm willing to pay a bit for coverage, but that coverage has to be decent. This year some of us payed to get crappier coverage. Instead of value added, we got value decreased. They got our money once, but never again until it's full Flotrack.Penn really blew it. It's hard to imagine how they thought this was a good idea. Penn is once again essentially an in-person only event. Hopefully they'll wake up.

livingvicariously

Below are the email addresses of the people who run Penn Relays, do Marketing and Media Relations. Tell them what you think of their decision to no longer allow Flotrack to go live or even post delayed race vids. Is it good for Penn Relays? Is it good for T+F?davidsj@pobox.upenn.edu (meet director)pennrela@pobox.upenn.eduquaker@pobox.upenn.edudorman@pobox.upenn.edu

livingvicariously

No, Flo is not allowed to go live OR even post race videos after the fact. They can only post interviews and a few highlights. Penn wants to sell their own pay-per-view, which is awful and useless. Apparently the meet was becoming too popular and being seen in too many homes across America, so Penn booted Flotrack and took their meet back to the media dark ages where they apparently think the sport belongs. I encourage you to email Penn Relays and share your thoughts. I and many others already have. Maybe we can convince Penn to wake up and let Flotrack continue to save their meet again next year.

livingvicariously

No, Flotrack is only allowed to post interviews and some short highlights this year. Penn Relays shut them down. Penn wants to sell their own proprietary pay-per-view, which is awful and useless. Apparently Flotrack was make their meet too popular and brIng it into too many American homes, so Penn shut them out to bring their meet back to the media dark ages of pre-Flotrack. If this upsets you, I invite you to email Penn Relays and share your thoughts. I and many others already have. Maybe we can get them to wake up and let Flotrack continue to save their meet next year.

livingvicariously

No, incredibly Flotrack is not allowed to go live OR even post race videos later this year. Penn Relays wants to sell their own proprietary pay-per-view coverage which is lame and useless for families wanting to watch particular races like yourself. Apparently Penn Relays felt their meet was becoming too high profile and being seen in too many home across America, so they shut down Flotrack to take Penn back to media purgatory where they apparently feel the sport belonce. Flotrack is only allI encourage you to email Penn Relays and let them know your thoughts on this decision. I certainly did.

livingvicariously

No, Penn Relays did not allow Flotrack to go live OR even post rave videos after he fact this year. They want to sell their own proprietary pay-per-view, which is lame and useless. Flotrack can only post interviews and a few short highlight clips. Apparently Penn wants to take their meet back to media purgatory where few will ever see it. So no, there will be no indexed race videos with commentary by Flotrack. If this aggravates you, please email Penn Relays and tell them to wake up and let Flotrack continue to save their track meet. I already have.

runhappy978

Bill Cosby just called out the Jamaicans saying "Alright Philadelphia Public League we will show the Jamaicans something. They will probably win in 3:09"...bold statement

runhappy978

Here's the line ups for the USA vs The World Relays. There are some huge names on these teams!http://www.usatf.org/events/2011/VisaChampionshipSeries/meets/outdoor/USAvsWorld/startList.aspYou can look up their stats here:http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/biographies/index.html

runhappy978

@disapointed granpa I'll ask around and see if anyone filmed those early races. Unfortunately, we don't have it.

runhappy978

At 2pm today there will be a 40 minute press conference regarding "USA vs The World". Athletes that will be at the press conference include Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards-Ross, Walter Dix, Steve Mullings, and Kenia Sinclair. Stay tuned and we'll get those videos uploaded as soon as possible.

livingvicariously

Below are the email addresses of the people who run Penn Relays, do Marketing and Media Relations if anyone wants to share their thoughts about Flotrack's limited role in this year's coverage.davidsj@pobox.upenn.edu (meet director)pennrela@pobox.upenn.eduquaker@pobox.upenn.edudorman@pobox.upenn.edu

KENNECTED

I wonder what the real deal is. In the past FT had a partnership with PR. FT provided free content. I wonder why FT isn't saying anything about this and why PR decided to make TRUE TRACK FANS pay for content?

livingvicariously

I saw it for $12. Nova women looked like different runners than normal.The video is great. The lack of Flo commentary is heartbreaking.

dmaisey

I wish had been able to see it for free... then I would tell you!

livingvicariously

What happened to Villanova women DMR, almost DFL?

dmaisey

This is bull crap. Penn relays claims they are promoting the sport... At least allow those who are interested to watch for free.

KENNECTED

I know. Track and Field needs all the support it can get and to make real fans pay such an outrageous fee is ridiculous! Its sad that the college and mostly girls events aren't live, they need as much coverage as possible.Flo Track - when will you be uploading videos?

trinyboy1012000

i hate tht now were not goin to kno whats really going on..

trinyboy1012000

boys and girls brooklyn ny

trinyboy1012000

y do u have to pay

KENNECTED

I cannot believe PennRelays wants us to pay for live feed this year. Last year was the first year we had live feed and it was FREE.Thank goodness for Flo Track. At least well be able to see the vides of the races shortly after they are run.

flotrack

We will have interviews, but viewers must got through Penn Relays TV to watch the meet live. Coverage is $12.95 for a 3 day pass. You can get their by clicking on the lick to the left of this page.