Re: t-and-f: Kenyan's Shut Out?

2000-09-08 Thread Conway
"Dan Kaplan" said: However, most of those people keeping the US off the top level of the podium are of Jamaican birth, so it's still pretty much a case of a large talent pool delivering the top individuals. Don't say that too loudly you might start the gene talk again ... :o) Conway Hill

Re: t-and-f: Kenyan's Shut Out?

2000-09-07 Thread GHTFNedit
In a message dated 9/7/00 4:22:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When are TF News picks going to be posted on their Web Site? Easy! When we're sure we'll get it right! :-) for now, you'll just have to buy a copy of the October issue (oops, is that a plug?) gh

RE: t-and-f: Kenyan's Shut Out?

2000-09-07 Thread malmo
You really believe that Tergat will finally beat his nemesis? I don't think so. Kenya's best shot of avoiding the Gold Medal shut-out (which is what the thread is about) is still the steeplechase. malmo In a message dated 9/7/00 4:22:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In the 1, you

Re: t-and-f: Kenyan's Shut Out?

2000-09-07 Thread Dan Kaplan
I think it's been more or less a consensus for some time now that the Kenyan's have consistently the most top level distance runners, but are almost always second fiddle to a single freak of nature from one of the other neighboring countries. Does that seem odd to anyone? So much for a large

Re: t-and-f: Kenyan's Shut Out?

2000-09-07 Thread Dan Kaplan
However, most of those people keeping the US off the top level of the podium are of Jamaican birth, so it's still pretty much a case of a large talent pool delivering the top individuals. Dan --- Conway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure it is any odder than the US dominating the sprints