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Topic History of: compare the Marathon to the Olympics
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In The Know wrote:
[quote]JC wrote:
Shame on you Cat for daring to question ITK's superior views of the world.
That's right, JC !
Seriously though, there's no problem with debate (as that's what we are here for) - but I don't expect someone to argue for the sake of argument when they secretly agree with me !
Cat said I'm not sure that there have ever been many Olympic competitors who push themselves for the benefit of others [unquote] - which is exactly the point that I was making !
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In The Know |
JC wrote:
Shame on you Cat for daring to question ITK's superior views of the world.
That's right, JC !
Seriously though, there's no problem with debate (as that's what we are here for) - but I don't expect someone to argue for the sake of argument when they secretly agree with me !
Cat said [quote] I'm not sure that there have ever been many Olympic competitors who push themselves for the benefit of others [unquote] - which is exactly the point that I was making ! |
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JC |
Shame on you Cat for daring to question ITK's superior views of the world. 
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In The Know |
The Cat wrote:
Taking the man who sold his goat as just one example, it's obvious that your assessment doesn't apply to all competitors. I'm even amazed I had to explain that.
You really are a pedantic little t*** !
I have no idea why he sold his goat (which must be worth all of, what |
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The Cat |
We did have better competitors than Eddie Edwards. One in particular made a great fuss on TV about not having been selected when he had a proven ability.
As for the 13 yr old. He does have ambitions, but so far has not been talking about turning professional, just what an honour it is to represent Britain in the Olympics. He has several career options ahead of him outside of sport, or he could indeed turn professional, but let's try and encourage young talent rather than knock him down.
I'm not sure that there have ever been many Olympic competitors who push themselves for the benefit of others. I assume you are referring to the way people run for charity in the marathon, but that's an entirely different concept. The marathon is open to everyone. It would impractal for the Olympics to be run that way.
So, my point is basically a challenge to your claim that "In the Olympics all the athelets are far more concerned with their own future careers ( and earnings ) than in respresenting their country - let alone benefitting anyone else!"
Taking the man who sold his goat as just one example, it's obvious that your assessment doesn't apply to all competitors. I'm even amazed I had to explain that. |
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