Teddy Mitchell is an absolute bum. What a slap in the face to the USATF. They fly is ass to Birmingham take care of him all week long. He takes their money, runs to the front like some high school kid trying to get his picture in the paper or a clip on the news then drops out.
Next day he enters the half marathon miraculously cured of whatever ailment caused him to drop. He races against a bunch of joe joggers, places second and takes some more money.
I first met Teddy when I was a high school junior 11 years ago at the University of Tennessee track camp. I thought he was a classless, immature ass then. Since then, I?ve heard countless stories of poor sportsmanship.
His actions this past weekend were deplorable.
I?m not an elite. However I spent a good amount of time in the VIP suite at the hotel in Birmingham and in the VIP tents at the finish line. I have to tell you that the general consensus from the elites is simple; TEDDY IS A BUM.