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Man sets new record on 'Manitou Incline descent' covering 6.36 stairs per second
A new record has been set on the Manitou Incline – and attempting to beat it is not recommended for the average hiker of the route. On May 14, Bob Stuka, an incline regular perhaps better known as 'Crazy Bob,' set a new downhill record on the Manitou Incline route, which consists of 2,768 steep steps in less than a mile with an average grade of about 45 percent – at times, 68 percent. ...
Avid hiker known as ‘Crazy Bob’ breaks record on Manitou Incline – for going down
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - This week, an avid hiker broke a record on the Manitou Incline, not for going up, but for going down. To be clear he doesn't recommend people to try this. Bob Stuka has been climbing the Manitou Incline almost every day for the past eight...
Chase Kalisz Breaks Down Grueling Bob Bowman IM Sets at OTC Training Camp
Bob Bowman, has thrown some pretty gnarly sets at Chase throughout the last couple weeks, which Kalisz explains. Current photo via Fabio Cetti. Chase Kalisz is a 2x Olympian and the reigning Olympic champion in the 400 IM. He’s gearing up for his 4th Olympic Trials, which are just one month away, with a training camp in Colorado Springs. His coach there, Bob Bowman, has thrown some pretty gnarly sets at him throughout the last couple weeks, which Kalisz explains.
Jen Buffin Promoted to Take Over Head Job at Colorado College
Jen Buffin Promoted to Take Over Head Job at Colorado College. Jen Buffin has been promoted to the head coaching job at Colorado College, replacing long-time coach Anne Goodman James. James announced her retirement in January, effective at the end of the season, after 18 years at CC and 48...
Hubert Kos Speaks On Rejoining Bowman At Altitude Camp
Hungary's Hubert Kos rejoined coach Bob Bowman in Colorado Springs for an altitude training camp, one he describes as 'suffering.' Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. On the heels of the Hungarian Swimming Federation revealing that 21-year-old Hubert Kos would now be racing at this year’s European Championships, the former...
Switchbacks FC look to extend win streak to 4 on Friday
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Switchbacks started this season on a 5-game losing streak, but have won their last 3 games to collect 9 points in the league. On Friday, the Switchbacks host Rhode Island FC for Armed Forces Night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
The Gazette earns national accolades for sports coverage from Associated Press Sports Editors
The Colorado Springs Gazette earned numerous national accolades from The Associated Press Sports Editors for work in 2023. The sports section was among the top 10 in its category for print portfolio (which considers daily and Sunday editions) as well as in the digital category. The Gazette competes in the...
Baseball Recap: Manitou Springs has no trouble against Palmer
In what's become a running theme this season, Manitou Springs gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past the Palmer Terrors 17-4. The victory was familiar territory for Manitou Springs who now have nine in a row. The team relied heavily on Hayden Martinez, who scored...
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