It's not as if she has suddenly improved either as she's been there or thereabouts for the last 3/4 years, 2nd in the Worlds last year. Her and NZ's Adams were comfortably ahead of the rest of the field as well last week. I must admit watching this I thought Adams would beat this field anyway. Good games for the Kiwis.
It's not as if she has suddenly improved either as she's been there or thereabouts for the last 3/4 years, 2nd in the Worlds last year. Her and NZ's Adams were comfortably ahead of the rest of the field as well last week. I must admit watching this I
she denied a winner from receiving her medal, seeing her flag and hearing her national anthem played in the stadium
in addition the bronze medalist was denied standing on the podium and seeing her flag raised
this alone deserves a permanent exclusion imo
this person should be banned for lifeshe denied a winner from receiving her medal, seeing her flag and hearing her national anthem played in the stadiumin addition the bronze medalist was denied standing on the podium and seeing her flag raisedthis a
well eventually the right result was achieved in this event
but we can only guess how many medal winners had been cheating by using pharmaceuticals in their preparation and were not caught
I suspect it's quite a few
well eventually the right result was achieved in this eventbut we can only guess how many medal winners had been cheating by using pharmaceuticals in their preparation and were not caughtI suspect it's quite a few
I agree should be life ban, but at the very least, previously banned athletes should be made to wear something distinctive during competition, so spectators know what they are seeing, you just don't undo the benefits accrued from some drugs, even after a 2 year ban.
I agree should be life ban, but at the very least, previously banned athletes should be made to wear something distinctive during competition, so spectators know what they are seeing, you just don't undo the benefits accrued from some drugs, even aft
Saw some medals tables rearranged by things like per capita and GDP and bar 'freak' tiny countries like Grenada, New Zealand were someway clear at the top of the table of recognised sporting countries
Saw some medals tables rearranged by things like per capita and GDP and bar 'freak' tiny countries like Grenada, New Zealand were someway clear at the top of the table of recognised sporting countries
judorick 13 Aug 12 13:38 this person should be banned for life
she denied a winner from receiving her medal, seeing her flag and hearing her national anthem played in the stadium
in addition the bronze medalist was denied standing on the podium and seeing her flag raised
this alone deserves a permanent exclusion imo
Some good points and i agree with all of them, but she should also be permanently banned for looking like an uglier version of Sean Bean
judorick 13 Aug 12 13:38 this person should be banned for lifeshe denied a winner from receiving her medal, seeing her flag and hearing her national anthem played in the stadiumin addition the bronze medalist was denied standing on the podium and se
jumper 13 Aug 12 13:31 Joined: 17 Jun 02 | Topic/replies: 334 | Blogger: jumper's blog It's not as if she has suddenly improved either as she's been there or thereabouts for the last 3/4 years, 2nd in the Worlds last year. Her and NZ's Adams were comfortably ahead of the rest of the field as well last week. I must admit watching this I thought Adams would beat this field anyway. Good games for the Kiwis.
False, she suddenly starting throwing well over 21 metres in July. Was throwing a good 5% further what seemed overnight. Hadn't beaten Adams in years and then come Olympics time she's throwing a good half metre over Valerie.
jumper 13 Aug 12 13:31 Joined: 17 Jun 02 | Topic/replies: 334 | Blogger: jumper's blogIt's not as if she has suddenly improved either as she's been there or thereabouts for the last 3/4 years, 2nd in the Worlds last year. Her and NZ's Adams were comf
should be a rule that if the winner has been dq'd later on then if the winnings have been paid out already you can't take em back but should refund those who bet on runner up.
should be a rule that if the winner has been dq'd later on then if the winnings have been paid out already you can't take em back but should refund those who bet on runner up.
I find it hard to believe that no bookmaker would void a bet placed on Adams. It probably all goes down to how much of a loser you are to that firm though sadly.
Has anyone had a refund at all?I find it hard to believe that no bookmaker would void a bet placed on Adams. It probably all goes down to how much of a loser you are to that firm though sadly.
Token disqualification at the end of the games in low profile event to "prove" doping controls working.
Authorities hardly going to want to out a star in major event again.
Token disqualification at the end of the games in low profile event to "prove" doping controls working.Authorities hardly going to want to out a star in major event again.
Token disqualification at the end of the games in low profile event to "prove" doping controls working.
Authorities hardly going to want to out a star in major event again.
Agreed
Token disqualification at the end of the games in low profile event to "prove" doping controls working.Authorities hardly going to want to out a star in major event again. Agreed
i backed Ostachuk to win the gold , TFFT... semenya could have easily destroyed the 800 field if she'd wanted to , I just reckon she threw it on purpose for fear of further finger pointing surrounding her gender ambiguity , I feel for her actually...
i backed Ostachuk to win the gold , TFFT...semenya could have easily destroyed the 800 field if she'd wanted to , I just reckon she threw it on purpose for fear of further finger pointing surrounding her gender ambiguity , I feel for her actually...