Sideshow wrote:
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> No, it would be a problem for all of us. I was in favor of wiping out ALL
world records at the end of last year, but to set up some kind of
investigation to selectively get rid of dirty WR's would be deadly for the
sport. Track's few headlines are already dominated by drugs. Can you imagine
every few weeks the headline:
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> Another Track World Record Determined to Be Dirty
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> ???
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> Don't say I'm hiding my head in the sand or that I'm not anti-drugs.
Purging records would just be yet another nail in the coffin of the sport.
First off I think the records do need to be revised .. NO I don't think we
need to conduct a witch hunt to do so .. And secondly I don't think whatever
is done requires a weekly hanging of the dirty wash for all the world to see
.. There is already much evidence out there regarding who and what was dirty
.. You start there .. Have hearings .. Convene a panel .. whatever .. When
ALL is complete you make a one time adjustment .. Of all records that need
adjusting .. You take out all "bad marks" and what you are left with are the
new records .. I actually think it could be good for the sport if played
properly because you will end up with the likes of Marion Jones, Cathy
Freeman, and Gail Devers at or near the top of the lists .. Current stars
who can be further touted .. Take the damned negative and play a positive
off of it .. How about :
Recent adjustments to all time lists finds Marion Jones best ever at 100 and
200 meters !!!! You could even say something like: As track and field goes
through the process of eliminating drug use in the sport and eliminating
marks made by previously drug tainted athletes in the 80's and 90's we find
today's stars leading the way with their outstanding marks and times !!!!!
Giving the indication that all is in the past and everything is moving
forward .. A discussion on drugs or purging records does not always have to
negative .. it's only negative when the sport allows it to be .. There are
many positive aspects to "cleaning" something up ....
Conway Hill
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