Boxers regularly take long periods of time out of the ring. Kim Clijsters retired for two years, came back and won a grand slam. It can happen
Boxers regularly take long periods of time out of the ring. Kim Clijsters retired for two years, came back and won a grand slam. It can happen
runderun wrote:
shootpost wrote:
Agree on the first part. What other sport can you do well if you don't do your sport and only practice for 14 months?!?!
Boxers regularly take long periods of time out of the ring. Kim Clijsters retired for two years, came back and won a grand slam. It can happen
Maybe its arrogance to say its arrogance? Top pros know how much of a razors edge they walk, sometimes week to week, let alone 14 months. She knew what was best. She probably did the math and thought she had something to gain from the shutdown, heal injuries, get strong and make one last shot at greatness before considering major race changes? No way a pro like Simpso thinks 14 months off is ldeal. Also, Kim Clijsters reference! Nice.
Have any of you loons ever actually raced a track season before, or have a functional long term memory? There are many reasons why she may have had a bad race, whether it be rust, sickness, or whatever. Having one bad race doesn't necessarily mean you are in bad shape, you can be really fit and have a bad race well! At this point you are all reading way too much into one race with zero evidence. Simpson is a fuggin GAMER and WILL show up when it matters at the Trials. We are talking about somebody who has World Gold, 2 World Silvers and Olympic Bronze- that kind of championship record speaks for itself. Now I'm not saying she will be able to medal at the Olympics, but I think her experience will show up when it counts at the Trials over all the flashy younger guns.