Why does the DMR exist? It's so stupid.

I just don't get it! · 2013-05-20T22:22:52-04:00

The DMR basically takes four relay legs and gives them different levels of importance. The middle two legs only run 30% of the race. The 400 and 800 legs never really make an impact when there's a strong field. It turns into a 1600m with the starts offset by the differences in the 1200 legs, and even that isn't a whole lot compared to the 1600. When you're the anchor on a 4x4 or 4x8 or 4x16, you're doing your part just the same as the three legs before you. When you're the anchor on a DMR, you're doing more work than anybody else and yet your whole team gets the credit for your finish. You gotta think that the DMR was created by a frustrated high school coach who had 2 or 3 stud mid-distance runners, but not enough to field a great 4x8. I hate the DMR.

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13 years ago 05/21/2013 11:33am EDT

re: I just don't get it!

DMR is great because the milers typically dont' get the baton at the same time, so it allows for some great walkdowns, and awful deaths. I've seen some great mile finishes. Saw Joe Falcon overcome a deficit to beat the Cheruiyot brothers of St Marys at Penn. Anchored with a 3:53. DMR sets up some great performances.

I think the DMR would be fantastic in the Olys. Many of the teams would be right there at the 1600 leg. I would love to see Kiprop with a 2/3 sec defecit behind Centro, Willis, Gebremedhin, Louf. etc

13 years ago 05/21/2013 11:56am EDT

re: XY

XY wrote:
I think the DMR would be fantastic in the Olys. Many of the teams would be right there at the 1600 leg. I would love to see Kiprop with a 2/3 sec defecit behind Centro, Willis, Gebremedhin, Louf. etc

How in fvcks name is New Zealand going to be ahead of Kenya going into the 1600 leg of an Olympic DMR?? If Kenya fielded an A team, the race would be over by the time Kiprop got the baton. Since Ethiopia doesn't really have a strong contingent of mid-d runners, the USA would probably run away with second.

13 years ago 05/21/2013 11:59am EDT

re: might be wejo

No love for a throwers relay? Now THAT is entertainment.

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