If this were the NFL or NBA his arse would have been suspended and fined. Absolutely unacceptable. Check it out at around 40s.
If this were the NFL or NBA his arse would have been suspended and fined. Absolutely unacceptable. Check it out at around 40s.
Wasn't really a big push, not really a big deal.
He apologized afterwards as well.
Pathetic by Kilty.
He could've had a Linford Christie "but, but, it's not fair, I'm not going home until I get to run" moment, or he could've sunbathed on the track like John Drummond, and I would have laughed along.
But, there's no reason to push anyone, especially an older official. Granted, it wasn't much of a shove, but it's incredibly ungraceful and bad mannered. The official was doing his job in accordance with the rules. It's not their fault that the false start rule is harsh.
Plus, this is athletics, the sport depends on people like that official who most of the time are dedicated volunteers who love the sport. They deserve respect, you never hear them get recognition for their work.
Dawn Harper managed to get her disqualification overturned in the 100H at Monaco, by waving her arms and "sweet talking" the officials. Maybe Kilty should've tried something similar.
The official was in Kilty's space. It wasn't until the official started touching him that Kilty pushed him away. Kilty was upset, the official thought a kind touch might calm him down, but Kilty did not want the physical contact, hence the push.
He rightfully apologized to the official. The official meant no harm; indeed, he was trying to console him, but, he should have understood that someone being thrown out of a race is might not be inclined to immediately reciprocate with hugs.
smell the coffee, wrote:
The official was in Kilty's space. It wasn't until the official started touching him that Kilty pushed him away. Kilty was upset, the official thought a kind touch might calm him down, but Kilty did not want the physical contact, hence the push.
He rightfully apologized to the official. The official meant no harm; indeed, he was trying to console him, but, he should have understood that someone being thrown out of a race is might not be inclined to immediately reciprocate with hugs.
In US team sports, he'd be suspended no matter the apology.
Did you notice that it wasn't until the official started rubbing Kilty's back up and down that Kilty pushed him away? The official putting his hands on Kilty was what prompted the push - Kilty did not want the man rubbing him. That's different than had Kilty approached the official in an aggressive, belligerent manner. Kilty was backing away from the official the entire time, as being instructed. But the official started rubbing him and, goodness, he wanted the guys hands off of him.
Dude in lane one might want to work on the rest of his race.
smell the coffee, wrote:
Did you notice that it wasn't until the official started rubbing Kilty's back up and down that Kilty pushed him away? The official putting his hands on Kilty was what prompted the push - Kilty did not want the man rubbing him. That's different than had Kilty approached the official in an aggressive, belligerent manner. Kilty was backing away from the official the entire time, as being instructed. But the official started rubbing him and, goodness, he wanted the guys hands off of him.
I agree with this. The official is an idiot.
J.R. wrote:
smell the coffee, wrote:Did you notice that it wasn't until the official started rubbing Kilty's back up and down that Kilty pushed him away? The official putting his hands on Kilty was what prompted the push - Kilty did not want the man rubbing him. That's different than had Kilty approached the official in an aggressive, belligerent manner. Kilty was backing away from the official the entire time, as being instructed. But the official started rubbing him and, goodness, he wanted the guys hands off of him.
I agree with this. The official is an idiot.
NO. Kilty gave a small nudge without even thinking about it, reflex really. The judge was just doing his job and probably felt sorry for Kilty. Neither did anything wrong.
if he hadn't been disqualified, he would have beaten Bolt...lol...
smell the coffee, wrote:
Did you notice that it wasn't until the official started rubbing Kilty's back up and down that Kilty pushed him away?
I did and I also know that this would have gotten Kilty suspended and fined.
Trick Van Exel wrote:
If this were the NFL or NBA his arse would have been suspended and fined. Absolutely unacceptable. Check it out at around 40s.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wISX1wNKosg
You Americans are a bunch of little girls, aren't you?
not in England wrote:
Trick Van Exel wrote:If this were the NFL or NBA his arse would have been suspended and fined. Absolutely unacceptable. Check it out at around 40s.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wISX1wNKosgYou Americans are a bunch of little girls, aren't you?
Some Americans act like little girls...or gossipy grandmothers. These girls watch every frame of every race and interview looking to find offense in something - anything.
Kilty did nothing wrong.
Kilty ought to sue that official for sexual harassment.
I didn't mean to shot him dead, I just wanted to graze him your honor.
Steve on a cell in Brooklyn wrote:
smell the coffee, wrote:The official was in Kilty's space. It wasn't until the official started touching him that Kilty pushed him away. Kilty was upset, the official thought a kind touch might calm him down, but Kilty did not want the physical contact, hence the push.
He rightfully apologized to the official. The official meant no harm; indeed, he was trying to console him, but, he should have understood that someone being thrown out of a race is might not be inclined to immediately reciprocate with hugs.
In US team sports, he'd be suspended no matter the apology.
He's have probably murdered somebody or at least some animals by now though.
malmo wrote:
not in England wrote:You Americans are a bunch of little girls, aren't you?
Some Americans act like little girls...or gossipy grandmothers. These girls watch every frame of every race and interview looking to find offense in something - anything.
Kilty did nothing wrong.
Oh, yes he did. He flinched in the blocks just before the gun went off. You don't need an IAAF false start detector to see that--it is obvious in the video if you know anything about sprinting. Your responsibility as an athlete when you've been given a DQ like that is to get up and walk out like a man, and not act like an entitled teen age drama queen. You can file an appeal for a judgement call that is appealable (this isn't).
They're not exactly going to give him a T, but he may very well hear from the BAF about acceptable and nonacceptable behavior. If you're being paid an appearance fee, the race organizers have every right to expect professional conduct.
malmo wrote:
not in England wrote:You Americans are a bunch of little girls, aren't you?
Some Americans act like little girls...or gossipy grandmothers. These girls watch every frame of every race and interview looking to find offense in something - anything.
Kilty did nothing wrong.
"Some Americans act like little girls...or gossipy grandmothers."
Like coach d you mean?
The Official could've been trying to rub The Clear on Kilty.
In US team sports, he'd be suspended no matter the apology.
That's just plantation system tradition. It's the American way to keep people in line.