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Indeurr Olympic Medalist

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AM_Runner All-Star

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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:38 am Post subject: |
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Ahh yes they are wrong because it "may not be enough"
Solid ground to then state it "does not give him an unfair advantage" _________________ The long run is what puts the tiger in the cat. |
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Dan Chief Pontificator

Joined: 22 Mar 1999 Posts: 9334 Location: Salem, OR
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:33 am Post subject: |
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I've commented elsewhere that this matter had nothing to do with right or wrong. The IAAF simply could not allow him to compete, else the line would be completely blurred between natural and artificial aids. They would have commissioned as many studies as necessary until they got the answer they wanted.
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AM_Runner All-Star

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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Fair enough actually the concept does interest me - if I catually had enough time to research it it would be nice... ugh work has just been insane lately
Anyway I was listening to an interview with Todd Williams on this as well and he brought up basically the same thing - where does it end. and what constitutes the advantage... I think it was the same interview where someone had mentioned a rumour that some country (i believe it was China) had done some experimenting with breaking bones in the leg and spliting them so that they could regrow to a certain length over time... I qualify this with I have not found any other info other than hearing it but its pretty crazy. _________________ The long run is what puts the tiger in the cat. |
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Dan Chief Pontificator

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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Yikes, that's just plain scary.
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Angelo Z World Class

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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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I never knew who Oscar was unti I watched this one youtube vid of him racing. Then I come back here to take a double glance, and I found it very surprising. I wonder if the prosthetics help him, because they look very springy that can help on his stride lengths. _________________ My favorite all time race: Hicham El Guerrouj - Prefontaine Classic Mile 2002 http://youtube.com/watch?v=4YykUTHzOL8
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Dan Chief Pontificator

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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Studies say they do help significantly, although there are plenty of people who disagree.
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Dan Chief Pontificator

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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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That seems very slow, relative to his 400m prowess. Must take longer to get the blades up to speed, then the efficiency takes over in maintaining velocity?
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AM_Runner All-Star

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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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its odd because I di dnot fact check the record after but according to this he runs faster so not sure what record he is referring to...
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Angelo Z World Class

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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I just checked his PRs and he has a 46 second 400m time. I personally think he's fair amongst other athletes. Just because he doesn't have extra strength from his calves, that added "spring" on his prosthetics increase his stride length. All world records in paralympic, pretty amazing. _________________ My favorite all time race: Hicham El Guerrouj - Prefontaine Classic Mile 2002 http://youtube.com/watch?v=4YykUTHzOL8
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