Vin giving what I think is one hell of a sell for Eugene, really emphasizing the partnership between the city of Eugene, USATF, USOC, NBC, etc.
Vin giving what I think is one hell of a sell for Eugene, really emphasizing the partnership between the city of Eugene, USATF, USOC, NBC, etc.
Nike is busy at work buying IAAF votes. The only way possible for Eugene to even be inconsideration.
Follow the money wrote:
Nike is busy at work buying IAAF votes. The only way possible for Eugene to even be inconsideration.
I disagree and agree. I think Eugene would be a wonderful city for Worlds. The smaller venue would be packed, lots of knowledgeable track fans.
But I agree with you in the sense that I think the only way they should get it is Nike pays for it - big time. If I'm the IAAf, no way do I give the bid to Eugene - the birthplace of Nike - unless Nike unloads the coffers at my doorsteps. adidas is the official shoe sponsor of the IAAF. You don't slit the throat of your own sponsor unless you get PAID BIG TIME.
Unless adidas thinks it would be great to have their gear on all of the officials in Eugene. If adidas is fine with it, then do it.
But money - either in the short term or long term - is something the IAAF should most definitely be considering.
As always ROJO you are wrong. Adidas is drooling at the chance that they will be able to paint nike town with adidias logos for years leading up to the championships.
Adidas wants Eugene as well. Doha is the one dropping the money truck at the IAAF.
Rojo, Hayward Field simply does not meet the IAAF requirements for a World Championships. The only way for the IAAF to go against their own requirements is for INDIVIDUALS at IAAF to have their palms greased.
Aww, they just announced it is Doha
Wow that took forever, but Doha is the winner. No other information right now, they just announced it.
Soprano wrote:
Wow that took forever, but Doha is the winner. No other information right now, they just announced it.
Great choice. It could be 90 degrees, perfect for sprints, yet not affect the distances because of the low humidity.
stadium size (and hotel capacity) it is, can't think of any other reason...
Nike or oil $$ are equal.
Follow the money wrote:
Rojo, Hayward Field simply does not meet the IAAF requirements for a World Championships.
+1
The world's biggest financer of terror will also finance IAAF. That's what I would call a perfect match.
So glad it wasn't Eugene. All the Lame Duck fanboys and Nike employee's can go eat it!
the common denominator of winning big sports bids has been solid government support at the local and national level - that's what the royals and socialites who make these decisions want.
They know there will be massive cost overruns (EVERYONE lowballs the projected cost) and they don't want some local organizing committee scrambling for funds at the last minute to finish a stadium or athlete's village.
Did Eugene have local, state and federal financial support of the bid? I actually don't know, but I doubt it. I suspect Doha did have all those things - so they get the World Cup and the track WC.
Not a good trend in sports, but there it is.
malmo wrote:
Soprano wrote:Wow that took forever, but Doha is the winner. No other information right now, they just announced it.
Great choice. It could be 90 degrees, perfect for sprints, yet not affect the distances because of the low humidity.
Terrible choice for all other reasons. What focking sham. DOha? WTF?!?!?! I In October?!?! F-you IAAF.
malmo wrote:
Soprano wrote:Wow that took forever, but Doha is the winner. No other information right now, they just announced it.
Great choice. It could be 90 degrees, perfect for sprints, yet not affect the distances because of the low humidity.
You make a good point about the weather (as always) but didn't do your research.
The conditions for the Diamond League meet in Doha has always been conducive for fast times, due to being hot and dry, but that meet is always early in the season. That also happens to be one of the driest months of the year. Unfortunately Worlds is in late August, and by that time of year the Red Sea boosts the humidity while keeping the temps high.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doha#Climate"Humidity is usually the least in May and June. Dewpoints can surpass 25 °C (77 °F) in the summer."
Maybe they'll get lucky with this meet in 2019, but the chances of having early May weather in Doha for Worlds are not great.
stanhope wrote:
stadium size (and hotel capacity) it is, can't think of any other reason...
Nike or oil $$ are equal.
Why should stadium size be a factor? There won't be any spectators.
@Chris_J_Chavez: Final voting results: #Doha2019 15 votes -- Eugene 12.
stanhope wrote:
Nike or oil $$ are equal.
This is not true at all. Money is money but im certain parts of the world it is much easier to place that money in personal hands without drawing umwamted scrutiny. See for example the current FBI investigation of FIFA
Here are the vote totals from Jon Mulkeen:
Jon Mulkeen @Statman_Jon
The 2019 WC voting was pretty close:
First round:
Doha - 12
Eugene - 9
Barcelona - 6
Second round:
Doha - 15
Eugene - 12
Nike or oil $$ are equal.[/quote]
Why should stadium size be a factor? There won't be any spectators.[/quote]
Fact. The IAAF has no interest in what's best for the sport. Must continue to pay for their swanky home in Monaco. Doha has the most $$$, and nearly zero track fans.
Am I living in the twilight zone? The Boston Marathon weather was terrible!
Is there a rule against attaching a helium balloon to yourself while running a road race?
Matt Choi was drinking beer halfway through the Boston Marathon
Des Linden: "The entire sport" has changed since she first started running Boston.
How rare is it to run a sub 5 minute mile AND bench press 225?
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