Beijing Mens Tri
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Great race. Good effort from Ali Brownlee - thought he might snatch a medal just at the point he suddenly lost ground.
Real shame about the illness that affected Don (and Avil yesterday).
Was surprised that Will Clarke was right at the back of the swim. Despite his best efforts he never really gave himself a chance.
The drafting just makes the whole event a different ball game to the events most of us take part it. Must admit would love the chance to compete in a level start with drafting. Favours those of us who have the run as our best leg (ok least worst[;)]).
Has to be said that despite the detailed prep the GB Tri squad haven't really performed (Brownlee aside) and certainly not to the level of other squads (Cycling take a huge bow).
Real shame about the illness that affected Don (and Avil yesterday).
Was surprised that Will Clarke was right at the back of the swim. Despite his best efforts he never really gave himself a chance.
The drafting just makes the whole event a different ball game to the events most of us take part it. Must admit would love the chance to compete in a level start with drafting. Favours those of us who have the run as our best leg (ok least worst[;)]).
Has to be said that despite the detailed prep the GB Tri squad haven't really performed (Brownlee aside) and certainly not to the level of other squads (Cycling take a huge bow).
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And i might upset a few here but
As big and effort that brownlee put in, he didnt want it bad enough,
Watch the race again the last mile, guys were sprinting there hearts out, pushing themselves to the max, crossing the line and litterally grasping for air, falling to the ground, needing help to stand etc.
Brownlee crossed the line puffing a bit, hands on hips, he was only 1.26 down on the gold.
Having said that, i dont appreciate the heat or humidity
I think it was shown by gomez who was crying at the end that it is rarely a case of not wanting it enough, its just a case of others being faster in the finish and having more left in them!
It was a fab race though, I'm glad I am now at work painfully tired because I watched it. Yeh it was a real shame about the Don and hollie, and I think helen would have hoped for better, but in the heat and humidity I don't think clarke and brownlee did a bad job considering their age. Bring on 2012!
I know that, given all our success elsewhere, its hard to cram everyting into an hour, but to not even get a mention in the quick 'Team GB News' round-up where Gabby Logan sums up 'lesser performances' was a bit off
Why is drafting allowed anyway!!??? Surely it is a more open event with no drafting as it gives everybody a much level playing field, those better on the bike would have a better chance to have victories and not just the great runners.
If you missed it try you tube later on today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00cpssg/comingup
im going to try and catch it!!