Sammy Wanjiru Flips His Car in Car Crash But Apparently Is Ok

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  • wejo
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    9 years ago 01/21/2011 1:08pm CST
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    The world's greatest marathoner has had a tough 30 days.

    First he was arrested for threatening to kill his wife and having an illegal fire arm and now this:

    http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/athletics/Olympic%20champ%20Wanjiru%20in%20car%20crash%20/-/1100/1093680/-/9y7mrf/-/index.html

    Wanjiru also didn't want to be taken to a certain hospital because the press would be all over him.
  • deez nuts
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    9 years ago 01/21/2011 1:13pm CST
    re: wejo
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    I guess he didn't splurge on a Range.
  • he has 9 lives
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 1:29pm CST
    re: deez nuts
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    Wanjiru is a legend.I recently spoke to the guys he was training with prior to Chicago and they told me the guy was 100% fit coming to chicago,that infact he took advantage of the rumours that were flying around claiming he was unfit to mess with Kabede's race plan and it worked.hen the case aganist his wife was mentioned,most people thought he would be finished .The olympic champion however saw the loopholes and it is now almost a foregone conclussion that he will be cleared of the charges.Never discount wanjiru.
  • smd
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 1:30pm CST
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    I love this segue in the article:

    “The athlete feared that if he was taken to Nakuru he will attract media attention and pleaded to be taken to Nyahururu District Hospital for further check up,” said source at Bahati Dispensary centre. Ipara said although Wanjiru’s car was extensively damaged, he was out of danger.

    Meanwhile, the Armed Forces cross country champions will be held today at the Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki. World champion Joseph Ebuya and Mark Kiptoo of Laikipia Air Base, the 2010 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, are expected to provide the thrills of the day in the men’s 12km race.
  • Really???
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 1:46pm CST
    re: wejo
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    Sometimes people have tough months. This is clearly one of those times for Wanjiru.
  • fame and fortune
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 1:56pm CST
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    I hope Sammy gets well soon. He is an amazing talent.

    He tried avoiding a pot hole, and managed to keep from going into on coming traffic. It seems Sammy is reasonable okay, which is amazing considering his vehicle rolled several times.

    Fame can have a negative affect. It's obvious based on his comment about the press. The guy doesn't have much of a private life anymore.
  • Gee Wendell, i know i'm a duck
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 1:59pm CST
    re: wejo
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    Why is anyone surprised?

    So he flipped his car after he flipped out on his wife, flipping the bird to the courts. Who gives a flip?
  • Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:05pm CST
    re: Gee Wendell, i know i'm a duck
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    The Tiger Woods of marathoning?
  • trollism
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    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:10pm CST
    re: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
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    Whiskey Tango Foxtrot wrote:

    The Tiger Woods of marathoning?

    Nah, he's Kenyan. He's not genetically capable of doing anything wrong.
  • welll
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:21pm CST
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    I don't know, rapes happen a lot in africa.
  • trollism
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    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:26pm CST
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    welll wrote:

    I don't know, rapes happen a lot in africa.

    Nah, that's the Western media. Kenyans are not capable of doing anything wrong. The only time they do something wrong is when they're influenced by evil white people.

    It's the only way.
  • UnderSnowInWyo
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:30pm CST
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    So who should I be rooting for? Geb is the greatest (on and off the roads and track) but has been a walking excuse for the last couple years, Sammy is definitely a fearless competitor and a great talent but is starting to look like a train wreck. The Americans are improving and I appreciate that Hall has his foundation, but I fear he'd say I'm going to hell (I'm not a Christian) It seems we no longer have a true class act like Tergat, a great champion in athletics and a great champion for mankind.

    Who's the real gem out there for 2012?
  • welcometothethunderdome
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:42pm CST
    re: UnderSnowInWyo
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    probably DRUUUUUUUNNNKKKK
  • I am the walrus
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:48pm CST
    re: welcometothethunderdome
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    yep, I was going to say the same. Smells like alcohol involved.
  • Clearing the bs up
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 2:59pm CST
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    UnderSnowInWyo wrote:

    So who should I be rooting for? Geb is the greatest (on and off the roads and track) but has been a walking excuse for the last couple years, Sammy is definitely a fearless competitor and a great talent but is starting to look like a train wreck. The Americans are improving and I appreciate that Hall has his foundation, but I fear he'd say I'm going to hell (I'm not a Christian) It seems we no longer have a true class act like Tergat, a great champion in athletics and a great champion for mankind.

    Who's the real gem out there for 2012?


    Meb
  • firefly
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 3:52pm CST
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    meb is a great guy but hes in his twilight. he might be pretty much done. such a shame, i wish he could stay around for a few more years
  • vdawg
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    9 years ago 01/21/2011 4:19pm CST
    re: UnderSnowInWyo
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    UnderSnowInWyo wrote:

    So who should I be rooting for? Geb is the greatest (on and off the roads and track) but has been a walking excuse for the last couple years, Sammy is definitely a fearless competitor and a great talent but is starting to look like a train wreck. The Americans are improving and I appreciate that Hall has his foundation, but I fear he'd say I'm going to hell (I'm not a Christian) It seems we no longer have a true class act like Tergat, a great champion in athletics and a great champion for mankind.

    Who's the real gem out there for 2012?

    Kebede.
  • casual commentary
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 5:29pm CST
    re: wejo
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    Wanjiru is the man, he will pull out of this.

    Sam Wanjiru for back to back double gold in the 'thon, you heard it here first. This man is a prodigal talent who will not be stopped! Call him whatever you want he is a champion and champions do not go down easy. Haile knew this back in 2008 even when he ducked The Great Kamau at the Olympics.
  • sunny days
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 6:12pm CST
    re: UnderSnowInWyo
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    UnderSnowInWyo wrote:

    So who should I be rooting for? Geb is the greatest (on and off the roads and track) but has been a walking excuse for the last couple years, Sammy is definitely a fearless competitor and a great talent but is starting to look like a train wreck. The Americans are improving and I appreciate that Hall has his foundation, but I fear he'd say I'm going to hell (I'm not a Christian) It seems we no longer have a true class act like Tergat, a great champion in athletics and a great champion for mankind.

    Who's the real gem out there for 2012?

    That Japanese dude who's trying to fight the system.
  • He's Wanjirued out of his mind
    9 years ago 01/21/2011 6:37pm CST
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    Sent via Facebook group "SAMUEL KAMAU WANJIRU-FANS"

    Subject: " I WILL WIN AGAIN " Samuel Wanjiru said.....

    Dear Fan.
    I hope you have started your year very nicely and holding on to your New Year resolutions . Just to let you know that Samuel Kamau Wanjiru will be running Virgin London Marathon on 17th April 2011 and also defend his title in USA, where he will be running Bank of America Chicago Marathon on 9th September 2011 on his attempt to break the world marathon record. He had been going through some life storms, where a group of greedy and corrupt individuals framed him on fake charges just to rip him off his hard earned money. Thank you very much for your prayers and support the storms are now over.

    Blessings.

    Njoroge Wa Wambui.