10th Mtn Miler wrote:
Not familiar with Decker's disappearance. Kind of assumed she was competing on the national/world stage from teen years on. Can you elaborate (how long was she out, injury, burnout, etc.?)
runn wrote:
Mary Decker had a similar experience- greatness very young, disappeared, came back strong.
I hope Mary is successful.
Decker had definite injuries. She was still always good even when she was performing sporadically and half crippled.
She didn't run like crap when there was nothing wrong with her.
There was nothing wrong with Cain when she started performing poorly. Her talent was just diminished for whatever reason.
Basically like a person suddenly getting old even though they are still in peak health.