VIPAM wrote:
Congratulations Nancy Lagat! So convicted drug cheat Dehiba is now some of the Letsrun posters heroine because she's white and uses drugs? That seems to be the vibe I'm getting from some of the posts.
VIPAM, this really is a disgusting post on your part. I think that a certain amount of your sensitivity about race over the years has been reasonable, and I've generally appreciated your focus on the accomplishments of African runners, but the "vibe" that you're "getting" doesn't seem to be much more than your own personal issues kicking around in your head. I read all of the posts that preceded yours on this thread, and there was nothing to warrant your vile accusation. This is a low point for you. I hope to see more of your knowledgeable and level-headed comments in the future.
By the way, it sure looked to me that Langat deserved to be disqualified. I recognize, however, that reasonable people often interpret these kinds of episodes in very different ways. I'd like to hear Langat's explanation for her conduct.