29 Aug 07
the women made first and second place, but is it me or would that jamaican (i think) had won if she wasnt so stupid and ran to the line? im sure she was tired but it looked as if she thought the race was in the bag and just jogged, didnt lean or anything. Still a good result, but it takes the shine off of it.
29 Aug 07
Originally posted by invigoratewhat did they get the 400m in
Track and Field at top level is almost pure sport.
Amazing race, but I agree - it was almost like a betting syndicate was in action.
Looking forward to the 200m final for men Bolt v Gay. Bolt show-boated more than Frank Worthington in his pomp in round two!
30 Aug 07
Originally posted by mtthwKathy Cook deserves more recognition - is wasn't her fault that she faced the GDR at the hieght of their doping antics.
Just thought I'd check what the British record was. 49.43s, set by Kathy Cook back in 1984. And she's also still the British record holder at 100m and 200m!
Alan Wells is also under recognised, compared to Cram, Gunnell and Linford Christie he should be held in higher esteem.
30 Aug 07
Originally posted by invigorateagreed.. they were great sprinters.
Kathy Cook deserves more recognition - is wasn't her fault that she faced the GDR at the hieght of their doping antics.
Alan Wells is also under recognised, compared to Cram, Gunnell and Linford Christie he should be held in higher esteem.
if fact i still got Wells's BOOK OF SPRINTING!!!
30 Aug 07
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Originally posted by invigorateCram, Gunnell & Christie won golds (in the Worlds and Olympics) facing the very best competitors in their events. Wells won gold (100m) in an Olympics without the USA.
Alan Wells is also under recognised, compared to Cram, Gunnell and Linford Christie he should be held in higher esteem.
A bit like Arsenal winning the Premiership after Chelsea, ManU and Liverpool all withdrew. They may have won it anyway, but we'll never know and we all suspect that they probably wouldn't have!
30 Aug 07
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Originally posted by Angry Boy..yes... Mel Lattney and Stanaly Floyed were the top US sprinters at the time.
Cram, Gunnell & Christie won golds (in the Worlds and Olympics) facing the very best competitors in their events. Wells won gold (100m) in an Olympics without the USA.
A bit like Arsenal winning the Premiership after Chelsea, ManU and Liverpool all withdrew. They may have won it anyway, but we'll never know and we all suspect that they probably wouldn't have!
Wells did beat them both afterwords in the post Olympic meets.
He also won Communwealth and european golds before and after to be fair
30 Aug 07
Originally posted by spurs73She did have many tests in between the 3 misses, I believeshe was also tested within a week of missing the key third test.. I believe the rules changed after the first missed test.
she missed THREE tests
The Court of Albitration for Sport said she was guilty of forgetfulness.
I'm sure she regrets missing the tests. Because of her punishment I think alll british athletes are more circumspect now.