When did Bahrain become a hotbed of Athletics talent?

When it became a 'flag of convenience' nation for athletes not quite good enough to get into their actual Olympic squads but with the enhanced sense of entitlement which dictates they MUST be allowed to go to the Games irrespective.

And no, I haven't forgotten the shameful GB attitude to Zola Budd either

We'll never forget that consummate Norseman, that dyed-in-the-wool Viking, Wilson Kipketer picking up a few 800m medals for Denmark either.

rogerthebutler

When it became a 'flag of convenience' nation for athletes not quite good enough to get into their actual Olympic squads but with the enhanced sense of entitlement which dictates they MUST be allowed to go to the Games irrespective.

Sounds more like the Paralympics.

No

I think you'll find most if not all Paralympians call themselves precisely that and are keen never to try to be or aspire to be classified as 'Olympians'

They are aware of the difference.

Touche Roger.

Bahrain? I remember snowboarding there years ago. Or maybe I was just drunk. It's much the same when it comes to standing up, you know.