Lagat sacrifice himself for Webb

LHD wrote:

I'm just seeing a potential opportunity that we haven't had in 20+ years. A possibilty of 2 Americans in a distance final at the WC level.

croghan and davis both made the steeple final at the 1996 olympics...

WC = World Championships. I don't believe there's been two US Men in a distance final in 20+ years. Please feel free to correct me.

Uh, the Olympics are not the "WC level"??

Hey thanks! I think most people actually realize I made a mistake in adding an extra "o". I'll proofread a bit better next time. Better yet, how about you keep spelling mistakes to yourself unless they hinder the comprehension of the post. Thanks.

Better still, stop making the mistakes and it will stop being an issue. Thanks.

Hey whoops! When you figure out how to be perfect I'll be all ears.

You've already convinced anyone reading this thread you have nothing valuable to add to this conversation. Feel free to prove otherwise.

i kinda like running wrote:

You know, on the USATF website...Webb's profile says his PRs for the 2-mile and the 5,000 are 8:23 and 13:46. How could they make such big mistakes in the profile of the USA's best middle distance runner?

Yeah, I know. I told them about it. It's just good old fashioned stupidity, too, because they give his correct two-mile PR further down the page.

Let's just hope these sloppy idiots have nothing to do with drug testing.

Just like you've convinced anyone that this conversation holds no value in the first place. Quit acting like anything said so far has sullied some imaginary high-minded aim here. You shouldn't be worried about "how to be perfect" when your first step would be to become simply good enough.

"no he wouldn't lose it (you underestimate the level of bigotry to be found among Americans, track fans or not)"

-maybe justified...though certainly not meant in a racial type of way...has khannouchi ever suited up for the US? 'ol sydney maree certainly was loyal after his athletics career ended...

Bigotry is not necessarily racial in nature.

If you don't want to talk track go somewhere else please.

LHD wrote:

If you don't want to talk track go somewhere else please.

"If you don't want to talk track, go somewhere else, please."

If you can't pay attention (i.e. my first post on this thread) then keep your personal preferences to yourself, please.

I reckon both Lagat and Webb should stop taking drugs.

I am just glad the slow poke days of Lunn, Stember, and Jennings are behind us. There will be no more national championships won in 3:45!

LHD wrote:

Lagat could show Americans what true patriotism is by sacrificing himself for webb by making sure the 1500 final goes out fast.

Obviously, that's a bunch of "ifs". But, wouldn't lagat forever loose the "he's not really american label" (which is absurd). Imagine if webb won as a result of lagat's stellar pacemaking. What a beautiful race that'd be to watch.

Just dreaming aloud

I just want to agree with the original poster. I do not know if it would work, but it would be a beautiful example of American teamwork and sacrifice on the national level. it would probably make me cry it would be so beautiful.

LHD wrote:

Lagat could show Americans what true patriotism is by sacrificing himself for webb by making sure the 1500 final goes out fast.

Obviously, that's a bunch of "ifs". But, wouldn't lagat forever loose the "he's not really american label" (which is absurd). Imagine if webb won as a result of lagat's stellar pacemaking. What a beautiful race that'd be to watch.

Just dreaming aloud

I just want to agree with the original poster. I do not know if it would work, but it would be a beautiful example of American teamwork and sacrifice on the national level. it would probably make me cry it would be so beautiful.

I just want to add, however, that Lagat has nothing to prove. It would just be awesome if he did that.