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18-07-2008, 11:11 AM
Originally Posted by JoedeeUK 
His case was that he was being preventing from "earning"a living-however the British team do not get paid for appearing at the Olympics ergo he will not lose any earnings by not being allowed to go.
A good decision, just because other countries like the USA allow their drug cheats to compete at the Olympics I'm glad that the British do not agree. It supports the vast majority of athletes who are clean(& lots of them world quality)
Suggestion for him go to the USA & play American football, they welcome drug cheats
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18-07-2008, 11:32 AM
Originally Posted by JoedeeUK
His case was that he was being preventing from "earning" a living-however the British team do not get paid for appearing at the Olympics ergo he will not lose any earnings by not being allowed to go.
A good decision, just because other countries like the USA allow their drug cheats to compete at the Olympics I'm glad that the British do not agree. It supports the vast majority of athletes who are clean(& lots of them world quality)
Suggestion for him go to the USA & play American football, they welcome drug cheats
Also as Phil has alrady said he tried that with the San Francisco 49ers, but it came to nothing.
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18-07-2008, 11:36 AM
Originally Posted by Colin
Your correct they don't get paid, but they all make and absolute fortune though sponsorship and endorsements.
Also as Phil has alrady said he tried that with the San Francisco 49ers, but it came to nothing.
"Buy our products and you to could cheat your way to the top" doesnt have a ring to it
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18-07-2008, 11:37 AM
Originally Posted by JoedeeUK
LOLOL My comment was tongue in cheek !!
My athletic hero is Daley Thompson who won by ability & commitment not the needle or tablet or drink
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18-07-2008, 07:20 PM
Originally Posted by Lorna
Personally, I think he should be allowed to run again. He's a very talented runner, and unless we have someone else who can match his times, then yes he should be able to go!
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18-07-2008, 07:20 PM
Originally Posted by Lorna
Personally, I think he should be allowed to run again. He's a very talented runner, and unless we have someone else who can match his times, then yes he should be able to go!
He has taken performance changing drugs which by all accounts can alter the way you perform for the rest of your life. Even if they don't, how can we be sure he won't do it again?
No, no and thrice no
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