For some reason, what Ovett did in the 85 season remains a mystery to me. I know what he did in 84 and 86.
I vaguely recall, reading the papers at the time, that he won a few races in 85, often 3000m? And, for some reason, I remember that he was claiming to have done no speedwork that season, and that he was just having fun again, after that whole LA thing.
I'd be so happy if you could help me with this, letsrun. Thanks.
He lost his 1500 m WR in 1985....Steve Cram.
By the way Skuj, how did that whole prediction that said "Wariner runs 42.98" during the 2008 Olympic year work out for you? LoL!!
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By the way Skuj, how did that whole prediction that said "Wariner runs 42.98" during the 2008 Olympic year work out for you? LoL!!
LOL...I never said 2008, liar. He did lose the plot though.
And thank you....I know what Cram did in 85. But what about Ovett? Thanks.
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Skuj wrote:
LOL...I never said 2008, liar.
No you didn't, but you did say "Beijing," so I don't think that the jury will acquit you. However, since the moderators were merciful enough to delete your original thread I suppose we will never know.
He lost a 1500m to Steve Scott in Stockholm. Don't know much else.
Skuj, my nigga, u must be a masters runner to give a flying fvck about what happened in 1985, no??
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Skuj wrote:LOL...I never said 2008, liar.
No you didn't, but you did say "Beijing," so I don't think that the jury will acquit you. However, since the moderators were merciful enough to delete your original thread I suppose we will never know.
Holy crap you are a bigger liar than Running Dogg (who has posted in this thread, as he does). I never said Beijing either. I said sometime in the future, in his career.
And you know what else? I STILL say it. And when he does it, you better be around!!! :)
Wariner is pissed off now. That's good. He can run 0.2 faster than MJ.
irunthis wrote:
Skuj, my nigga, u must be a masters runner to give a flying fvck about what happened in 1985, no??
Yes. It's a gaping hole in my knowledge of the sport, and I am forever a student.
Hey Skuj,
I can't recall Ovett doing anything big in that year. After LA I think he spent the year getting things back together by competing in a few low key track races. There was also a series of UK city centre 5k road races in the spring of that year in which most of the top Brits including Ovett competed in, as well as Craig Virgin and a couple of other Americans. He may have also run in the occasional grand prix meet. However I don't think he did anything special that year. Instead his primary focus was to get over LA and prepare for the Commonwealth games which were held in 86, where he took gold in the 5k, outkicking Buckner and Hutchings.
He also ran the 5k in the 86 European and the 87 World Championships but dropped out of both races.
I hope this has been a help to you.
Owain
also ran reasonably in the Southern 12 stage that year
Was that the year he was recovering from Bronchial Pneumonia?
Thanks for the info monk, and uk ruiner.
The Monk wrote:
He may have also run in the occasional grand prix meet.
Yes, specifically, I'd like to know about this. I have this vague recollection of him winning a few races??? And saying "I've done absolutely no speedwork." Did I dream it? Hahaha...
Skuj wrote:
For some reason, what Ovett did in the 85 season remains a mystery to me. I know what he did in 84 and 86.
That's because he didn't do anything in 1985. He was pretty much junk after the Olympics. He did win the CG 5K in 1986, but dropped off the face of the competitive earth shortly after that.
Skuj wrote:
Holy crap you are a bigger liar than Running Dogg (who has posted in this thread, as he does). I never said Beijing either. I said sometime in the future, in his career.
First of all, how many years will it take before you finally figure out how to use the quoting system on this message board? It's not exactly rocket science?
Beyond that, you were the consummate troll, and now because Alzheimer's disease has apparently affected your memory a person who DOES remember what you said is a liar? You're pathetic, Skuj. Even two years after the fact, your childish attempts at gaining attention still remain. Nothing remotely resembling an apology for your immature antics. Tell me, what do you want to be when you grow up some day?
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Even two years after the fact, your childish attempts at gaining attention still remain. Nothing remotely resembling an apology for your immature antics. Tell me, what do you want to be when you grow up some day?
Flagpole?
Googler wrote:
http://www.google.com
Yes, I've heard of google. So, what do I put in to find Ovett's season?
Again? wrote:
Skuj wrote:Holy crap you are a bigger liar than Running Dogg (who has posted in this thread, as he does). I never said Beijing either. I said sometime in the future, in his career.
First of all, how many years will it take before you finally figure out how to use the quoting system on this message board? It's not exactly rocket science?
Beyond that, you were the consummate troll, and now because Alzheimer's disease has apparently affected your memory a person who DOES remember what you said is a liar? You're pathetic, Skuj. Even two years after the fact, your childish attempts at gaining attention still remain. Nothing remotely resembling an apology for your immature antics. Tell me, what do you want to be when you grow up some day?
You sure don't like it when someone points out that you are a liar, do you?