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.
Tracy; In case you weren't aware people in the "real" world of sports are almost always tested after a WR as well as on a year around basis. The argument a number of us have been trying to make here....mostly unsuccessfully.....is that the cheaters are far ahead of the testers and given past/current history skepticism is warranted when new benchmarks are achieved as far as time break thrus, age breakthroughs, etc. By the way, if you new me personally you would know I am optimist and I take offense at your accusation of "blasting" Dara....I've only brought up my questions of her peformance nothing personal...which by the way I know her and she's a very nice person as well as an incredible talent.
Kirk; sorry buddy by I simply disagree, go back to some of the early postings by Goodsmith, White Buffalo, etc. that make very compelling arguments/comparisons to other athletes/sports....
Quicksilver....yes I was asked to be tested after breaking the WR in the 50 fly at the Australian Masters nationals a couple years ago....for alcohol consumption....in front of 300 swimmers at the awards ceremony...it was a joke....and actually very funny...but hey I'm all for testing even in masters if was offered up.
So I've made my observations and had my say....and now moving on to the next controversial thread! :duel:
Paul, personal attack aside....I do live in the "real" world thank you very much. Can you please tell me where I offended you? I sure never meant to, and I apologize if I did.....the comment was a generalization of what happens to people for doing something good. At least that's the way I meant it.
I always knew it would be trouble when nobody sent him a valentine that day...
Actually he did get one....and included a free membership to the "I wanna be a triathlete" club which included 10% off on your first $5000 bike!
Somedays when things are going very well for me I am almost able to forget that dreadful event. They say time heals all wounds. Still, the loss of innocence in a mindless brutal attack leaves wounds that will never truly mend.
I'm still wondering how the mindless attack got through the brick wall? :confused:
Dang it - my secret avatar source has been revealed.
Smith, you keep up your cracks, I know it brings you great pleasure. You better watch out, though, the secret society of selfish, family abandoning tris have you atop their hit list.
