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To: damainman who wrote (142272)8/21/2008 3:54:24 PM
From: Smiling BobRespond to of 306849
 
How about we start genetically altering humans and make the Olympics interesting?
Let's crossbreed with a gazelle just for kicks.
Doctor Moreau, we need you and NBC needs you.



To: damainman who wrote (142272)8/21/2008 4:04:42 PM
From: Jim McMannisRespond to of 306849
 
Michael Johnson doubled at 200 and 400. Pretty much as good as it gets for a sprinter because usually it's a 100-200 double.

a 400-800 double is rare

Alberto Juantorena of Cuba.

en.wikipedia.org

If I can think of a comparison of swimming and track it would be the long jump and the triple jump...a different stroke to see how far you can go.



To: damainman who wrote (142272)8/21/2008 4:19:50 PM
From: Peter VRead Replies (3) | Respond to of 306849
 
do the 100 and 110 hurdles look the same to you as well?

How about the 400 and 400 hurdles?

How about the 3000m run and the steeplechase?

I've made whatever points I can make. Either you see it or you don't. We certainly don't have to agree.