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John Travers interview

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  • #32
    dna_leri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,623 ✭✭✭dna_leri


    walshb wrote: »
    Like I said, if the IAAF set rules, then they either can be passed or not? If the AIBA were running events that showed clear rule breaking then yes, it too would be bent. Until the organisations come up with the "perfect" system then that is how it is, and accusing countries of clear cheating with no evidence to me is wrong.

    Age falsification happens in most sports.
    http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/2012olympics/2012-08/11/content_15665157.htm
    Enough with "shock, horror" response - its trolling.

    The fact that he took up athletics relatively late and that he does no speedwork is of much more interest to real athletics fans.


  • #33
    Sacksian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭Sacksian


    dna_leri wrote: »
    Age falsification happens in most sports.
    http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/2012olympics/2012-08/11/content_15665157.htm
    Enough with "shock, horror" response - its trolling.

    The fact that he took up athletics relatively late and that he does no speedwork is of much more interest to real athletics fans.

    And worse:

    http://deadspin.com/5931226/was-this-disgraceful-olympic-boxing-match-fixed


  • #34
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,494 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    dna_leri wrote: »
    Age falsification happens in most sports.
    http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/2012olympics/2012-08/11/content_15665157.htm
    Enough with "shock, horror" response - its trolling.

    The fact that he took up athletics relatively late and that he does no speedwork is of much more interest to real athletics fans.

    Did I say it didn't happen? No shock or horror whatsoever from me.

    Less of the trolling crap as well. I wasn't aware that this thread had to go a "certain way."


  • #35
    Cleanman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Cleanman


    dna_leri wrote: »

    The fact that he took up athletics relatively late and that he does no speedwork is of much more interest to real athletics fans.

    Absolutely, I was very surprised to read both facts. Travers is now, what, 21? That means he's only been involved in athletics for 5 years maximum. That probably attributes to the lack of strength that he alludes to several times in the interview. Surely, as seen from the indoor season, there are much faster times to come from him in the future.

    The fact that he does no speedwork maybe because he (or his coach) has decided to work soley on his weaknesses for now? I would have thought that he'd introduce speedwork again once he's happier with his strength.

    And who doesn't know who Eamonn Coughlan is? The youth of today:rolleyes:


  • #36
    thirstywork2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭thirstywork2


    walshb wrote: »
    Did I say it didn't happen? No shock or horror whatsoever from me.

    Less of the trolling crap as well. I wasn't aware that this thread had to go a "certain way."



    unless he has some actual evidence, then he should hold his tongue :P

    I think you are right the topic about john should be what a bright future he has.Most athletes don't say SFA but we need more athletes like him who tells it as it is.
    You will also find alot of athletes will do a winter training and very little speedwork during indoors unless they have it as their main target.Very difficult to run well both indoors and outdoors.

    Ps the thread was going a certain way due to silly comments you made.I don't think the coutry of Kenya will worry too much about what John Travers says.


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  • #37
    Paranoid Mandroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 460 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    Cleanman wrote: »

    And who doesn't know who Eamonn Coughlan is? The youth of today:rolleyes:

    ha, check out this pic from the photoshop comp page: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83600236&postcount=7

    Took me a while to spot the joke.


  • #38
    InsaneBolt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭InsaneBolt


    Got it immediately. I wonder did the kid get reprimanded.:)


  • #39
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,514 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    InsaneBolt wrote: »
    Got it immediately. I wonder did the kid get reprimanded.:)
    It's from a Photoshop competition, so I'd guess... no.


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