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commie homo
Be the best and set an example, or shut the f**k up. Nuff said.
I feel the same way. The first time I saw it, I wished he hadn't done it, but upon seeing it again I don't see anything wrong or unsportsmanlike about it.
It was an innocent celebration of the moment.
In order not to offend anyone, a vanilla approach seems to be required. That does nothing for the sport. Seeing a genuine spontaneous joyful reaction is a plus.
problem? wrote:
Be the best and set an example, or shut the f**k up. Nuff said.
Agreed. The best recognition is when others give it to you, and the worst is when you give it to yourself.
Avocado's Number wrote:
I understand that others feel differently, and I understand that it's not uncommon for the leaders (and presumptive winners) of triathons to slow down, wave, high-five spectators, and so on, but I would much rather see the kind of finish that Ritz had when he won by an even bigger margin over Webb and Hall in 2000. To me, a hard finish without celebration seems more modest and more respectful of the competition.
Ritz was running scared all the way to the finish line, unsure how fast Webb could gain any ground back, afraid to even glance back. Lukas hasn't had anyone to put fear in him in a XC race for two years.
Avocado's Number wrote:
I didn't see the race today, and I don't want to speak about this particular instance, but I do share the original poster's general sense of racing etiquette as the leader (and presumptive winner) approaches the finish line. I understand that others feel differently, and I understand that it's not uncommon for the leaders (and presumptive winners) of triathons to slow down, wave, high-five spectators, and so on, but I would much rather see the kind of finish that Ritz had when he won by an even bigger margin over Webb and Hall in 2000. To me, a hard finish without celebration seems more modest and more respectful of the competition. I suspect that the different behaviors, and different responses to those behaviors, are largely reflective of personality types; I identify with, and respond much more favorably to, introverted, shy individuals who seem rather uncomfortable with or ambivalent about competition and the adulation that often accompanies competitive success, while others love to see and feel part of a victory celebration.
+1
If you aren't racing for time, who cares how you finish the race? As long as he doesn't make fun of the other runners or do something obscene, he can walk, he can celebrate, hell he can stretch, he can shout etc who cares? It's not a race for time and he won he deserves to celebrate. He's not breaking any rules
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XYZ wrote:
BTW - would be great if there's a video showing LV's finish we could watch, for those who missed it.
Found it - right at the start of Dyestat's post-race interview of LV:
http://rise.espn.go.com/track-and-xc/us/2010-xc/FL/FL-Finals-Videos.aspx?pursuit=TrackAndXCLess of a big deal after watching this. It's not liked he walked the last 10 feet.
He also reveals in the interview that the Monday before the race, he developed 'bad' pain in his Achilles tendons - reason for the ankle taping he had, undoubtedly adding to his relief that he won.
http://trackandfieldphoto.com/DisplayJpg.php?101211_1814_3379_RLMAt least he didn't slow down so much to miss breaking 15 min!
Having watched the video, to me this looks like a nitpicky manufactured controversy, especially for a high school kid, and especially for someone who must have been exhausted and relieved after NXN and Footlocker on consecutive weeks.
This was not a big deal. Just relieved to win it. In no way did he seem to be showing up anyone.
I have no idea whether Texas is in the mix, but how cool would it be for a triathlete to train under their cross country squad, but for swimming u have Eddie Reese (Texas & US Olympic Coach)and Lance Armstrong for biking
haters gonna hate
[quote]armstrong wrote:
But why does he feel the need to look back at every turn to check his lead? quote]
Here is someone who should have looked back. Great finishes in both races.
