Edwin Moses

On record: Hurdler Kevin Young hoping mark stands at worlds

For 27 years, 400-meter hurdler Kevin Young has followed a similar routine to celebrate his world record: Call some media outlets to drum up interest (usually, not many takers) and perform a few push-ups (just because). That’s it. No popping of champagne. No special dinners. The American ran 46.78 seconds on Aug. 6, 1992 , on his way to Olympic gold at the Barcelona Games. It remains one of the longest-standing world records on the men’s side and yet he lives in anonymity. Few fans recognize him. Well, sometimes he does get asked about it when he wears a chain