Re: G. Jeanson

Tom Kunich wrote:
> "Callistus Valerius" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> >    Did Jeanson get her urine epo results yet?  And what were they?
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> >    Personally, I think she's been cheating for years.
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> As a junior she was freaking fast. Do you suppose she was taking EPO
> to beat other 17 year olds?

I tried to have a meaningful discussion with someone a week or so back, 
using Armstrong as an example.  My point was that there are exceptional 
athletes all around us, most never participate in the sport their are 
most gifted at because opportunity was never presented or at too great a 
cost in some respect.  Every now and then those exceptions get to 
perform in their arena and become legends.  Others work like hell, get 
good coaching and good equipment and realize some success, but will 
never make it, unless by shear luck, such as everyone crashing in the 
final sprint and some leadout guy takes the win.

Nicole Cooke is another example of an outstanding young rider, should 
her success raise suspicions that she's got a secret connection to a vet?