Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot:
If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
What do the team captains do?
Beard (strange choice to me)
Give inspirational speeches to the younger female swimmers emphasizing that, if nothing else, taking your clothes off for money is a great career choice.
An interesting commentary reflecting both the frustration of the clean athlete and the understandable cynicism of the public
msn.foxsports.com/.../8398674
That was a well written commentary. And I understand the sekpticism of people concerning Dara Torres' success. I, however, will continue to be the dupe who watches the Tour de France and cheers for Dara Torres (I was never a Bonds fan though)!
I am confused Gull, how can you know what is going to happen before the final result is in. Are you going to be dissapointed if it does not end the way you want it to be. I will still wait for the official results, I will not be dissapointed by a 1 month or lifetime ban, I will accept the final result..
You are confused because you do not read my posts. I do not know how the Court of Arbitration for Sport will rule. I will not be disappointed by their decision, because I am not emotionally vested in Ms. Hardy's predicament. That having been said, I would be surprised if her positive test results (which are, by the way, official) were overturned by the CAS.
I am confused Gull, how can you know what is going to happen before the final result is in. Are you going to be dissapointed if it does not end the way you want it to be. I will still wait for the official results, I will not be dissapointed by a 1 month or lifetime ban, I will accept the final result..
You and George seem to be confused about the process. The failed test is all that is necessary and sufficient to suspend her. Period. She has the right to appeal the test results, which she plans to do. The final authority is the Court of Arbitration for Sport. How many times have the results been overturned by the CAS?
It is the breaks of the game. Ms Kirk will just have to wait another 4 years. Then because she is 4 years older the same crew who were after Dara will be on her about an older swimmer must be on something illegal.
My comments are not emotionally driven. They are based on my understanding of the rules, my dislike of cheaters and my cynicism about drug use in sports. More logic, than emotion. Now the Smiths ...
I was not really aiming that at you Fort, just to be clear. My comment was aimed at the people who wanted her locked up, thrown in jail, and to have her entire life ruined. That is either emotion or ______.
Fortress:
Dead on target there!
Can you even fathom how Ms. Kirk must feel after spending years and years of hard work and dedication to get to the Olympic games only to have it robbed by a drug cheat---and the incompetence of USA Swimming? This has been a dark hour for USA Swimming not only with the + test by JH, but the poor, incompetent manner that USA Swimming handled it after the + test results. I HOPE Ms. Kirk wins her suit---
The evidence is strongly against her, but why not wait for the process put in place to protect the athlete to deliver the final "verdict" before potentially trashing her life? There have been instances where samples were mislabelled or chain-of-custody was violated or there were questionable positives, etc.
You and George seem to be confused about the process. The failed test is all that is necessary and sufficient to suspend her. Period. She has the right to appeal the test results, which she plans to do. The final authority is the Court of Arbitration for Sport. How many times have the results been overturned by the CAS?
