Korir's selection is only legitimate if everyone better than him declined because they are injured or would rather make money running a commercial marathon.
If this is a case of Korir being picked for the team because of political influence or for AK to curry political favor with the Kenyan parliament, then that would be disappointing.
Things that make you say hmmm wrote:
Korir's selection is only legitimate if everyone better than him declined because they are injured or would rather make money running a commercial marathon.
If this is a case of Korir being picked for the team because of political influence or for AK to curry political favor with the Kenyan parliament, then that would be disappointing.
Isn't Wesley Korir now a politician?
he may have used his office to pull strings
According to this newsite, the Kenyan marathon team for Rio announcement was postponed...perhaps waiting for more graft.
http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2016-05/08/content_38406054.htm
I was in Rio last week. I can guarantee you that sub 2:07 in that course it's IMPOSSIBLE. Even for Eliud Kipchoge.
I jogged over the official circuit (over Bahia de Guanabara, for example) in the morning, and I know, I'm not Kipchoge, and relative humidity in May it's higher than August.
But expect a race with something in the mid 70's (even low 80's after 35k). over 70% humidity, 22/23°C dew point., and high pollution, of course.
I don't know if Wesley Korir is in shape. But forget about leaders cruising the half in sub 1:03. That would be suicidal. Expect something in the 1:04.10 at least.
This is a course (prima facie) for athletes like Ruggero Pertile, Meb Keflezighi, Wesley Korir (if he's in good shape), Eritrean Geb, Marilson, and Stephen Kiprotich.
I don't know about Ethiopians, but they can make a big mistake if they put Dubai top 3 athletes instead of Kenenisa Bekele. This is not Dubai. 2:04/2:05 in Dubai it's not even 2:08 in Rio.
Truthful poster wrote:
Pretty sure this is a mistake. The Kenyan team will be Kipchoge, Biwott, Bernard Kipyego. 100% sure.
You proved yourself to be 100% moron. Explain.
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