Re: t-and-f: Morceli, El Guerrouj and pacing in championship races

[WMurphy25]

In a message dated 8/19/01 7:41:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

<< Here's hoping when/if El Guerrouj contests the 5000 final in Paris 2003
that any other Moroccans who may be in the race will be running for
themselves! >>

Though the rules seem to apply only to lapped runners providing pacing 
assistance (Bob Hersh?), I feel that El Guerrouj and Kaouch should have been 
disqualified for violating the spirit of "fair play", especially since 
officials were aware of what happened in 1999. You know the old saying, "Fool 
me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me". The IAAF should be 
embarrassed by what happened and should send out a warning that any further 
occurrences will be dealt with harshly.


Walt Murphy