CHAMPIONSHIP: “To win a championship, miracles are seldom required. Athletes need only perform to their normal level of talent and preparedness – boosted somewhat by the competitive atmosphere – while their fellow competitors, intent on heroic efforts, are ‘over-trying’, usually to disastrous effect.” – Jeff Johnson
WHO: Kim Koch (Newmarket) in 1st, Barbara Higgins (Concord) 2nd, Mary Broadbent (Exeter) 4th. Kim Goody (Merrimack Valley) far left.
WHAT: NH Meet of Champions
WHEN: 1979
WHERE:Derryfield Park, Manchester, NH
Editor’s Note: Due to the graciousness of Jeff Johnson, John Goegel and others, we are carrying over a series begun during the track season on our sister site, newhampshiretrackandfield.com . For those of you that don’t know, Jeff Johnson was employee #1 of Nike. He actually is the one responsible for naming the company. Fortunately for us, he was also a world class photographer of our great sports in the 1960s and 1970s during which he captured thousands of sports photographs. We are honored and thankful for their choice to use our sites as their medium for sharing their passion. We hope our presentations can do them justice!
Photo by Jeff Johnson
Quotes by Jeff Johnson from his work in progress: “In Other Words: Things I Think I Said When I Was Trying To Think Of Something To Say.”
If you are interested in a poster version of a photo from this series, they are available for a small charge. Contact us via nhcrosscountry@gmail.com
