Why does everyone hate on sprinters? Obviously they are better than distance runners. aka more medals

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Nice. I can't believe I didn't catch that.

when did "hate" become "hate on"?

3 words:

Negro

Balco

Gnomo

(Gnomo = Troll in spanish, but had to make it flow, you know, like a rap spittin bro, sprinters thinkin they runners, but they just dont know)

what does that even mean? Trying to compare flaws? I don't understand.

I believe there are the same amount of cheats in each group.

Prove it, Mr. Gatlin ... and Lagat is Kenyan

What?

regina jacobs?

she was involved in the BALCO case

I wasn't actually aware that people were hating on sprinters. They sure seem to like Allyson Felix a lot, and appreciate Tyson Gay

No one really hates on sprinters on this board but it's really a distance board. We all respect the things that Gay, Wariner, Felix, Richards (even Gatlin) do but this board is more concerned about distance runners. This country has never had trouble performing in the sprints, we've always been a power house for one reason or another. Distance running however has always been a struggle and people love to look towards the future for that next great American hopeful. If its Lagat, Webb, Teg, Hall or even Ritz (yes I'm putting him last as sad as it maeks me) we are all looking towards the future. I hope people don't put down our sprinters, they are hard working and deserve every medal they receive, but face it distance runners are obsesive and a little crazy.

The USA is looking up and I'm very excited for 08, from the 100 to the Marathon. The USA can compete in tactical races.