Re: t-and-f: Cherono almost catches Lindgren

[P.F.Talbot]

On Wed, 29 Aug 2001, Kebba Tolbert wrote:
> I understand what you mean, but to me our goal should be to get athletes to
> 7:58 or faster at any age. who cares if they're 19, 21, 23, or 25? Again, no
> one balks when 20-23 yr olds run 44-low, 20.1-20.2, 10.10 or faster. the
> focus should be on getting our athletes to finals of MAJOR meets with a
> chance to medal.

To underscore Kebba's point, wasn't Steve Lewis 19 when he won Olympic
Gold in the 400m?  If he was really 30, UCLA sure sneaked one past the
NCAA.

Paul