Netters Eammon wrote: > A quick glance at the world records/bests provides little evidence that the men > versus women gap is significantly closer over the marathon than other > championship distances. In fact, Ndereba's time compares far less favourably with > the men's record than Florence Griffith-Joyner's 100m record stacks up against > Maurice Greene's mark. > > Men Women Difference > 100 metres 9.79 10.49 7.2% > 200 metres 19.32 21.34 10.5% > 400 metres 43.18 47.6 10.2% > 800 metres 01:41.1 1.53.28 12.6% > 1500 metres 03:26.0 3.50.46 11.9% > 5000 metres 12.39.36 14.28.09 14.3% > 10000 metres 26:22.7 29.31.78 11.9% > Marathon 2:05:42 2.18.47 10.4%
I would like to point out that the walk record is 10.9% difference which fits in as well. The 100m record in mho is tainted by the wind controversy. Use the next fastest 100m time legal and you get closer to 9%. My main point is that Ivanova's track record in a solo women's race, with out pacers is superior to the current women's marathon. How's that for stirring it up! Michael Rohl Head Coach X-C, T&F Mansfield University
