This shows what's really going on. Hardly a word when she races, hardly a word when Femke doesn't. I think it's fantastic that SML is racing again, and I excuse Femke for delaying her start this year (skipping indoors) after many years of many comps. But give credit where credit's due. We've even had Mu run once!
I appreciate GST for bringing Sydney out of her safety bubble. And I appreciate Femken for consistently showing up. I trust she'll start her season shortly.
And then I'll appreciate a world where we get to see both Femke and Sydney run frequently.
And who knows, maybe this will lead to a few more head to heads when they're both in their prime.
This shows what's really going on. Hardly a word when she races, hardly a word when Femke doesn't. I think it's fantastic that SML is racing again, and I excuse Femke for delaying her start this year (skipping indoors) after many years of many comps. But give credit where credit's due. We've even had Mu run once!
GST is only 8 races, that means Femke will race more than her as always. Femke always starts her outdoor season in June. Only difference is that this year she skipped the indoor season, like Sydney does every year
SML haters always move the goal posts. The criticism used to be that she didn't race enough. Now she's racing a bunch, and people on the GST Miami thread said she's "just collecting a paycheck" which is a ridiculous criticism. Isn't it a professional sport where athletes get paid for competing and winning?
Then there's the criticism that she isn't pushing herself enough by sticking to her best event. As if running 50.37 in the 400 hurdles isn't pushing herself!
Even if Sydney raced every weekend, won the 400/400H double at every global championship, and broke the 400m world record, people would criticize her for not smiling before, during, and immediately after pushing her body to its limit in her races.
I appreciate GST for bringing Sydney out of her safety bubble. And I appreciate Femken for consistently showing up. I trust she'll start her season shortly.
And then I'll appreciate a world where we get to see both Femke and Sydney run frequently.
And who knows, maybe this will lead to a few more head to heads when they're both in their prime.
Femke is a JV runner in comparison to SML. They are not even remotely close in talent or accomplishments. SML is a GOAT in T&F.
I am not a "hater" but I am also not a huge SML fan. However, I will give her credit for getting out there and racing. She has also run really fast, so it isn't as if she is just "jogging it in" for a paycheck. She ran another sub-50, yesterday! Nice work!
As for Femke, I am sure she'll race a ton once the real DL season gets going. So if you are a "Femke hater" don't get too excited yet... she'll be back.
BTW, as someone who doesn't really care that much about the hurdles, I just want to see the two of them race. The only 400H races I care about have BOTH of them in them.
I am not a "hater" but I am also not a huge SML fan. However, I will give her credit for getting out there and racing. She has also run really fast, so it isn't as if she is just "jogging it in" for a paycheck. She ran another sub-50, yesterday! Nice work!
As for Femke, I am sure she'll race a ton once the real DL season gets going. So if you are a "Femke hater" don't get too excited yet... she'll be back.
BTW, as someone who doesn't really care that much about the hurdles, I just want to see the two of them race. The only 400H races I care about have BOTH of them in them.
I appreciate GST for bringing Sydney out of her safety bubble. And I appreciate Femken for consistently showing up. I trust she'll start her season shortly.
And then I'll appreciate a world where we get to see both Femke and Sydney run frequently.
And who knows, maybe this will lead to a few more head to heads when they're both in their prime.
Femke is a JV runner in comparison to SML. They are not even remotely close in talent or accomplishments. SML is a GOAT in T&F.
If nothing else the SML worshippers whine and complain and have any posts notinng Kersee’s well known penchant for PED use and Smh’s increasingly square jaw removed. And those are valid observations.