What's missing in all these comments is the assertion that LA knew exactly what he was doing all along and was trying to find a way to sneak back into competition. He continues to poke and prod various organizations to see which one will allow him to compete. It is further proof he does not accept personal responsibility for his actions. Does anyone really think a person who managed for a decade to elude and evade multiple international sporting and anti-doping agencies didn't know precisely how to attempt a manipulation of USMS? If so, wake up.
Geek,
That's not true, before LA entered the meet, he checked with USMS, and they gave him clearance, but then FINA contacted USMS and they
said you are part of us and we are subject to WADA so USMS is too. Then LA withdrew from the meet.
At this point LA's just a guy living his life trying to redeem himself.
NPR Article: Lance Armstrong Withdraws From Swim Meet After Objection Is Raised
NY TIMES: Disappointed Armstrong Stopped From Competing in Swimming
By JULIET MACUR Published: April 4, 2013
Livestrong’s CEO Outlines a Survival Plan
Dr. Keith Ablow offered excellent insight in his articles:
Will Lance Armstrong ever fess up and face the truth?
By Dr. Keith Ablow Published October 23, 2012
How to find the truth in Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah
By Dr. Keith Ablow Published January 15, 2013
What's missing in all these comments is the assertion that LA knew exactly what he was doing all along and was trying to find a way to sneak back into competition. He continues to poke and prod various organizations to see which one will allow him to compete. It is further proof he does not accept personal responsibility for his actions. Does anyone really think a person who managed for a decade to elude and evade multiple international sporting and anti-doping agencies didn't know precisely how to attempt a manipulation of USMS? If so, wake up.
He will end up boxing against Tonya Harding and Vanilla Ice on Fox.
Hey Geek, long time no see.
He was allowed to join USMS. He has been training with a team. And we have no anti-doping policy. I believe that he thought it would be a nonissue.
What's missing in all these comments is the assertion that LA knew exactly what he was doing all along and was trying to find a way to sneak back into competition. He continues to poke and prod various organizations to see which one will allow him to compete. It is further proof he does not accept personal responsibility for his actions. Does anyone really think a person who managed for a decade to elude and evade multiple international sporting and anti-doping agencies didn't know precisely how to attempt a manipulation of USMS? If so, wake up.
I can't believe that I am actually going to jump into this thread for the first time to agree with something Geek said! :afraid:
Edit: But, I just read Ande's post and, well, I am so confused... :confused: :doh:
Just to stir up the pot with a hypothetical and then walk away...
What if Lance jumped up and swam in an empty lane during a heat of the 500. The timing system operator turns off the pad for this lane and there is no official time recorded and there are no timers in this lane for this heat. And I guess to keep the story going, he doesn't even get a lap counter on the bulkhead. I believe insurance is preserved for swimmers at the meet because Lance is a USMS member. His coach gets a watch time on him for posterity. There is no official record of him swimming in the meet. Obviously there would be video in this day and age - somebody would invariably post it to YouTube.
How would this situation be received and what ramifications would it have on USMS and FINA?
How would this situation be received and what ramifications would it have on USMS and FINA?
I don't think it would be received favorably! Armstrong swimming in a USMS sanctioned meet--even as a pirate--would be seen as undermining WADA's sanction.
Just to stir up the pot with a hypothetical and then walk away...
What if Lance jumped up and swam in an empty lane during a heat of the 500.
Just call him Jeff "Aristotle" Roddin. :-)
I don't think it would be received favorably! Armstrong swimming in a USMS sanctioned meet--even as a pirate--would be seen as undermining WADA's sanction.Historically when pirates were caught, they were made to dance the hempen jig. I believe penalties today may be somewhat less severe.
During the 17th and 18th centuries these public executions were a form of entertainment. This part doesn’t seem to have changed too much.
