Bobby Greer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Yvonne,
>
>         I vaguely remember hearing about this, but I did not
> hear about their rediculous explanation. Sounds like something
> my university students would say. Unbelievable! Who needs
> fiction when you look at what goes on.
>
>         I wanted to say how much I enjoyed your posts to the
> list. They are very informative and up beat. Thanks.
>
> Bobby
>
>
> > This reminded me of something I was going to ask the list a
> > while ago. I don't know if anyone read about this but in the
> > recent Boston Marathon 2 Canadians were disqualified for
> > doing the course in wheelchairs. They are able-bodied
> > athletes who participate regularly in wheelchair racing as a
> > sport ( this is apparently allowed in Canada). They say that
> > wheelchair racing is a sport of it's own and don't feel they
> > have an advantage - that in fact, the playing field, so to
> > speak, is levelled for TAB and disabled athletes alike. I was
> > wondering what you all think about this.
> >
> > Yvonne

One problem is fitness levels, I bet they didn't "work out"
whilst in a wheelchair!!

--
Deri James