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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1197114/1/index.htm From the article: But perhaps the reason that makes it hardest to believe a conspiracy theory about Wanjiru's death is that if anyone wanted Sammy's money, it seems all he had to do was ask for it. |
| The Waterboy |
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Literally a Kenyan "Pre"... with 10 times the balls and 10 times the scumbag |
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You use that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Anyway, really sad story. Money ruined one of the world's greatest long distance talents. Can't help but feel sorry for the guy. If only he had stayed in Japan... RIP |
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The hardest thing to handle is success, perhaps. Failure seems easy in longterm comparison. |
| luv2run |
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There is a podcast called Inside Sports Illustrated that has an interview with David Epstein. It is available at iTunes. (If you go back in the archives there is an interview with Roger Bannister as well). |
| luv2run |
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Incredible quote Sixteen American men in history have run faster than 2:10 (a 4:58 per mile pace); 38 Kenyan men did it in October. |