When she won the open 400m a few ago by a very solid margin, we gave her a B grade for not running fast enough. So I do see where she’s coming from, not wanting to race given that people are disappointed in her even when she wins in an event that is not her best event. Also, she may well have been sick.
That's what the meet published in their Instagram post:
The Ed Murphey Classic, Memphis’ premier track and field event, showcasing world-class, Olympic-level track and field competition, announced today that Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not compete this evening at the Ed Murphey Classic competition due to a high fever. McLaughlin Levrone and her team decided it was best to rest and focus on her health in preparation for the 2025 Toyota USATF Outdoor & Para National Championships taking place July 31-August 3, which also serves as the qualifying competition for the World Athletics Championships later this year in Tokyo, Japan.
That makes no sense. Sydney pulled out several days ago. That's why she didn't even make the trip to the meet. Do you mean to tell me Sydney has had a high fever for the last 5 days? Give me a break. Another lie from Kersee.
Actually she was training at Memphis last weekend. the local club manager even post a photo she's with a young boy from the club. Check your fact before posting.
as a cofounder or admin or whatsever on this board, I think it's better for you to check the fact before posting. or are you intentionally fuel the hates towards Sydney?
That makes no sense. Sydney pulled out several days ago. That's why she didn't even make the trip to the meet. Do you mean to tell me Sydney has had a high fever for the last 5 days? Give me a break. Another lie from Kersee.
So, was she at the meet, or was she at home? Did she have a fever, or didn't she have a fever? Is that picture of her hugging a kid supposed to be around the same time as the meet? If so, and she did have a fever, why TF is she hugging a kid?
The problem is it's all cry wolf with Kersee. His past actions & lies mean we just don't trust him. He has pulled Sydney out of meets last minute for seemingly valid and invalid reasons. Thus, we never know when he is telling the truth. As much as Sydney could be ill, and they withdrew her as a precaution, it could also easily be that Kersee was disappointed with her Pre run and decided more training, not another race, is what she needs. If they are serious about her running the flat 400m, he might want to fix certain things. Or it could be they've decided the 400m flat is just too risky & she isn't showing the form they'd hoped, so it's back to the hurdles. In which case, ditch the flat race and get some technical training in. She may have beaten Butler at Pre, but the NCCA winner just went on to improve to a fantastic 49.09. Bol has just set a WL. With the USA's in less than 3 weeks they are hastily making a decision as to which event/s she runs.
So, was she at the meet, or was she at home? Did she have a fever, or didn't she have a fever? Is that picture of her hugging a kid supposed to be around the same time as the meet? If so, and she did have a fever, why TF is she hugging a kid?
The problem is it's all cry wolf with Kersee. His past actions & lies mean we just don't trust him. He has pulled Sydney out of meets last minute for seemingly valid and invalid reasons. Thus, we never know when he is telling the truth. As much as Sydney could be ill, and they withdrew her as a precaution, it could also easily be that Kersee was disappointed with her Pre run and decided more training, not another race, is what she needs. If they are serious about her running the flat 400m, he might want to fix certain things. Or it could be they've decided the 400m flat is just too risky & she isn't showing the form they'd hoped, so it's back to the hurdles. In which case, ditch the flat race and get some technical training in. She may have beaten Butler at Pre, but the NCCA winner just went on to improve to a fantastic 49.09. Bol has just set a WL. With the USA's in less than 3 weeks they are hastily making a decision as to which event/s she runs.
Did she have a fever, or didn't she have a fever? If she did have a fever, why TF is she hugging a kid?
The problem is it's all cry wolf with Kersee. His past actions & lies mean we just don't trust him.
it could be they've decided the 400m flat is just too risky & she isn't showing the form they'd hoped, so it's back to the hurdles. In which case, ditch the flat race and get some technical training in.
That's most likely what happened. Kersee decided that Sydney wasn't in good enough shape for the 400 this year so he made up a story about her having a "high fever" and wanted Sydney to get in some hurdle practice instead of running the 400 at this meet. So why didn't he just come out and say that? Why invent illnesses?
That's most likely what happened. Kersee decided that Sydney wasn't in good enough shape for the 400 this year so he made up a story about her having a "high fever" and wanted Sydney to get in some hurdle practice instead of running the 400 at this meet. So why didn't he just come out and say that? Why invent illnesses?
You are asking "why" somebody did something -- in a made-up story completely of your invention.
When she won the open 400m a few ago by a very solid margin, we gave her a B grade for not running fast enough. So I do see where she’s coming from, not wanting to race given that people are disappointed in her even when she wins in an event that is not her best event. Also, she may well have been sick.
Sydney said she was disappointed with the race. I don't think she can blame others for feeling the same way she did.
That's most likely what happened. Kersee decided that Sydney wasn't in good enough shape for the 400 this year so he made up a story about her having a "high fever" and wanted Sydney to get in some hurdle practice instead of running the 400 at this meet. So why didn't he just come out and say that? Why invent illnesses?
You are asking "why" somebody did something -- in a made-up story completely of your invention.
Sydney didn't drop out of the meet just a few hours before the start of the meet, which is when it was announced that she wasn't running.
The day of the meet she was at home, despite what some other posters are falsely claiming. So both Sydney and Kersee knew in advance of meet day that she wasn't going to be running, but they decided not to say anything until the last minute. That shows a lack of respect for the fans.
The least they could do is be honest with the fans and let them know as soon as they decided to pull her out of the meet.