I don't see why everyone on this board is always hating on sprinters like calling them lazy and claiming they lack motivation. I would think everyone would be doing the opposite seeing how our sprinters dominated Worlds, and have had an amazing history. And I don't believe in the excuse of sprinting being simply God given talent because if that were the case the West Africans would be doing just as well. Also, many white American sprinters have been doing well (wariner, potter, rock.)
The fact is the sprinters are the ones caring American running, and yes, they are runners. Distance running is making an amazing comeback, which I love but the sprinters are still better at thier events.