2007 World Cross Country Championships: U.S. athletes and the security issue

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    VIPAM

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    17 years ago 03/23/2007 10:13pm EDT

    What are you thoughts on some of the U.S. athletes that made the U.S. team and pulled out due to security issues?

    Would you give up a spot on a U.S. team for the same reason?

    In the 80's and 90's I think the athletes making any U.S. World (X-Country, Indoor, or Outdoor) or Olympic team would have been more apt to stay the course and proceed to the Championships, even with the threats then the athletes today. What is your opinion and do you think todays athletes care less about Championship teams?

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    KnowItAll

    Member since 03/22/2007.

    340 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    17 years ago 03/23/2007 10:30pm EDT
    re: Vipam

    It could be from irrational fear, but either way it's a BS excuse. If they honestly really wanted to go then they'd be there. They just didn't really want to go, period.

  • Ali Mosa

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    17 years ago 03/23/2007 10:33pm EDT
    re: Vipam

    Vipam, security in Mombasa is extremely tight. There are armed guards everywhere, athletes and credentialed people must go through strict checkpoints to get anywhere. The security issues are real and Kenya should be applauded for their efforts.

  • Muger Cement

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    17 years ago 03/23/2007 10:34pm EDT
    re: Vipam

    What is your opinion of the defending champion avoiding the championships and avoiding competition on his main competitor's course?

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