TFS News Briefs: 3/06/08
Posted March 6th, 2008 at 2:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Olympics, TFS News Briefs
Epic Battle Shaping Up Between Pistorius and IAAF
Armed with a new set of results that contradicts the IAAF’s, Oscar Pistorius is confident about winning the appeal of his suspension. The IAAF is standing by their decision.
Read more at: [Times Online, UK][Sports Illustrated]
IAAF Defends Dwain Chambers
The IAAF is defending drug cheat Dwain Chambers’ right to compete. IAAF president Lamine Diack said, “I won’t make a special case out of this. When we have rules, we respect them.”
Read more at: [Sports Illustrated]
Article Focuses On Alicia Shay’s Beijing Pursuit
An article focusing on Alicia Shay’s pursuit of her Olympic dream in honor of her late husband Ryan is featured on InsideBayArea.com
Read more at: [InsideBayArea.com]
Photo courtesy of Alicia Shay.
IAAF Preview of Nagoya Women’s Marathon
The IAAF features a preview of the Nagoya Women’s Marathon, the final qualifying race for the Japanese Olympic team. In a loaded field, the first Japanese runner to cross the line should make the team.
Read more at: [IAAF]
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Tags: alicia shay, doping, drugs in sport, dwain chambers, IAAF, japanese marathon, lamine diack, Nagoya Women’s Marathon, Oscar Pistorius, ryan shay
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