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[Squier]

Tumbleweed, on 14 February 2012 - 04:51 , said:

Merged with original topic.

Any comments on the dope-testing protocol? Usual or not?

I don't know what the protocol is but it is rather peculiar that the top three were not tested.

That being said; for Lance to dope now to be competitive in the Ironman scene just doesn't make sense. Why would he do it? I know his very driven and hates losing but the risks of being caught now outweighs anything that he could gain from competing. I just can't see him taking that risk.

[SwissVan]

Tumbleweed, on 14 February 2012 - 04:51 , said:

Merged with original topic.

Any comments on the dope-testing protocol? Usual or not?

Firstly... Are there any official confirmations that the top 3 were not tested? Twits from athletes dont count as official confirmation.

As far as I know..... the WTC and the event organiser decide who gets tested, I don’t think it is automatic that the winner or top 3 get tested.

[Garfield2010]

Maybe the IM organisation is protecting it newest most powerfull asset.

IM has for a time now been a money spinner and nothing more. Look at East London. There were way too many athletes for the race. It is impossible to control 3000 guys in terms of safety and the rules. Hundreds drafted and it was very obvious (and dangerous to say the least).

I have done four of the 70.3's in East Londen and are done know.

Rather save the R7k - R10k on the fees (if from Joburg like me) and enter local 70.3's of whihc there are plenty these days....

Do the math guys. 3000 entries at that price and these guys makes millions in profits.

Lance is set to increase these numbers even more. Everyone who was doubtfull will enter if they know Lance is racing - who wouldn't.......

It is all about the money

PS:- I am not saying he dopes or doesnt dope.

[SwissVan]

Heckflosse, on 13 February 2012 - 11:01 , said:

New Zealander Bevan Docherty says he was snubbed by Lance Armstrong after winning the Panama half ironman on Sunday and knocking the seven-time Tour de France winner into second place in his first professional triathlon.

read on: http://espn.go.com/o...-snubbed-winner

Thats a bit of an attention grabbing comment i think.
The finish is on ironmanlive.com, have a look for yourself and see what happened
http://live.ironmanl...3_Panama?Page=5

Snubbed ag shame poor thing....

[SwissVan]

Heckflosse, on 13 February 2012 - 11:01 , said:

New Zealander Bevan Docherty says he was snubbed by Lance Armstrong after winning the Panama half ironman on Sunday and knocking the seven-time Tour de France winner into second place in his first professional triathlon.

read on: http://espn.go.com/o...-snubbed-winner

Thats a bit of an attention grabbing comment i think.
The finish is on ironmanlive.com, have a look for yourself and see what happened
http://live.ironmanl...3_Panama?Page=5

Snubbed ag shame poor thing....

[Capricorn]

SwissVan, on 14 February 2012 - 02:38 , said:

Thats a bit of an attention grabbing comment i think.
The finish is on ironmanlive.com, have a look for yourself and see what happened
http://live.ironmanl...3_Panama?Page=5

Snubbed ag shame poor thing....

agreed. what's with all this limpwristedness of late.. big boohaha's about not shaking hands, being 'snubbed'. Docherty should reign in his mancrush on Captain 1testicle... honestly.

[gadget]

Tweets by Bevan Docherty:

4 the record Lance Armstrong apologized 4 not shaking my hand, combination of dizzy (like me) & media mob. Nuff said!

Geez if I read 1 more news article on Lance Armstrong "snubbing" me I'll go nuts! Stop tryin to make something out of nothing. I'm over it.