In a message dated Thu, 30 Aug 2001 10:18:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Mcewen, Brian 
T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> Distance running and sprinting are different sports, not just different
> events.  Check the historical average of distance record holders and sprint
> rec. holders .>>

Hmm, let's see. 30-year-old Carl Lewis set his first record in the 100, was succceeded 
by 27-year-old Leroy Burrell who was suceeded by 28-year-old Donovan Bailey. MJ set 
the 200 record at 28, the 400 record (finally) at 30.

Meanwhile, Geb holds the 5K and 10K marks set when he was 25.

gh

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