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July 23, 2004
never on sunday
I have always been impressed with Eric Leddell and his decision not to run the 100 yard dash in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Although the 100 yard dash was his best event, the qualifying heats were to be held on a Sunday. He decided his faith took precedence. He entered the 400 yard dash instead. Inspite of the fact that he had not trained for that event, he won and set a world record.
I just discovered another athlete who made virtually the same decision. In 2000, African hammer record holder Chirs (sic) Harmse withdrew from the South African Olympic team because the final for his event was held on a Sunday.
It looks like Mr. Harmse is still competing, and hopefully will be going to Athens with the South African team.
Posted by joel at July 23, 2004 01:23 PM
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Posted by: Anonymous at July 24, 2004 05:00 AM
as a matter of fact, that's true.
Posted by: Anonymous at July 24, 2004 05:09 AM
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