Today Western States 100 mile erased the old course records, as they did not do doping tests for previous CRs. Good move.
Today Western States 100 mile erased the old course records, as they did not do doping tests for previous CRs. Good move.
Now we get to see if Walmsley backs out from an injury, snow course, etc...
Where did you see this?
then it's a really stupid decision.
I'm stunned any thinks Ultra Runner would dope
The next dump move will be to erase every running time that is not 100% independently filmed with an astronomical clock display embedded in the film. The film must be kept in a secure vault and must be 100% reviewed for accuracy by multiple independent parties. Every record and every event time that does not meet these future requirements will be tossed out as unverifiable.
Coconino wrote:
Now we get to see if Walmsley backs out from an injury, snow course, etc...
He can't be that stupid to fail a test AT the event, can he?
Not really sure how it works, but are you suggesting he'd be cycled off in a month so as not to fail?
Never happen bro wrote:
Coconino wrote:Now we get to see if Walmsley backs out from an injury, snow course, etc...
He can't be that stupid to fail a test AT the event, can he?
I think the point is that historically, ultras never test. Therefore there is no reason to cycle off (if you are doping).
let me ask another way... if Walms runs, and doesn't test positive, does that confirm, assuming tests are up to standard, that he is clean (so we can put this to bed)?
here are the policies and procedures:
Where does it say they are getting rid of the existing course records?
Old Man Runner wrote:
Where does it say they are getting rid of the existing course records?
i'm pretty sure OP was giving a tongue-in-cheek reference to the European Athletics discussion regarding wiping world records prior to 2005 on account of doping.... and really noting the introduction of drug testing at western states.
i see no mention of WSER records being touched, nor do i assume anyone will find such...
Course has changed a bit over the years anyway. Timmy set the record on an altered course and a very rare cool day.
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