¶'22 wUSATF 200—Abby Steiner 21.77 (WL)

[Atticus]

All you need to know about the wokesters is that they think you, me and all the other folks here who don't think Mboma and Nyonsaba should be allowed to compete in the women category are Neanderthals.

What on earth is a 'wokester' to you? To me (and the dictionary) it is someone who acknowledges the systemic biases (race, sex, homosexuality, transexuality) inherent in our society and works to overcome them. Aren't YOU one of those?

[Juicy News]

I have no idea exactly what Sha'Carri Richardson meant in that video statement when she said she was speaking on behalf of all the other athletes who have problems with the media.

Which other athletes have problems with the media? Some may be introverts who aren't thrilled about talking to reporters. But that is because of being shy, not because they have anything against reporters.

It seems that what set Richardson off was that she saw some reporters reporting online that someone besides Richardson won the 100 and 200. What else were they supposed to report?

SCR made that statement after she saw Gabby Thomas cried in front of the media at the mixed zone.

[scottmitchell74]

Regarding wokesters I have no idea what that means, other than the people mocking wokesters on various sites are the ones who also are cherishing lies. That tells me all I need to know.

This paragraph doesn't make sense. It is incomplete. What lies?

[KevinR]

She told the mixed zone at USA’s she’s staying in Lexington and Tim Hall’s interview seemed to indicate that he’ll continue coaching her.

That would be a great choice, IMO. I see no reason to tinker with success at this point.

[KevinR]

It is difficult to understand how people who rely on the media to get out a message, do not understand the symbiosis at play. Denigrating the very people who report on you will not make them more likely to show you in a good light.

Here's to hoping that Ms. Steiner is able to ignore all of the silliness around her and focus on being at her best. The Jamaicans are certainly a tall order to face, but I am excited to watch it unfold.

[jazzcyclist]

This Jon Drummond post says it all.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/149141921819912/permalink/5363206860413366/

[jazzcyclist]

Absolutely not meant to be harsh here, but do you know that for a fact? It seems to me there is no transparency with respect to what the NCAA does.

FYI, Abby Steiner has been tested 3 times this year in addition to NCAA testing. Noah Lyles has been tested twice and Sydney McLaughlin has been tested once.

www.usada.org/news/athlete-test-history/

[jazzcyclist]

Regarding wokesters I have no idea what that means, other than the people mocking wokesters on various sites are the ones who also are cherishing lies. That tells me all I need to know.

All you need to know about the wokesters is that they think you, me and all the other folks here who don't think Mboma and Nyonsaba should be allowed to compete in the women category are Neanderthals. I've argued with these people on this issue and they believe that competitive fairness should be a secondary consideration when it comes women's sports, and gender identity should be primary.

[Chafford1]

She passed them like Cherry passed Sweaty-Ersetic at Worlds.

The low point of the WCs in Doha.

[adirondack]

She told the mixed zone at USA’s she’s staying in Lexington and Tim Hall’s interview seemed to indicate that he’ll continue coaching her.

[Juicy News]

Curious to see which group Steiner ends up joining. Maybe Noah Lyles' group?

[Awsi Dooger]

I have no idea exactly what Sha'Carri Richardson meant in that video statement when she said she was speaking on behalf of all the other athletes who have problems with the media.

Which other athletes have problems with the media? Some may be introverts who aren't thrilled about talking to reporters. But that is because of being shy, not because they have anything against reporters.

It seems that what set Richardson off was that she saw some reporters reporting online that someone besides Richardson won the 100 and 200. What else were they supposed to report?

I think opinion of the media is one of the great litmus tests, especially in contemporary society. I have been impressed with the vast majority of track athletes and swimming athletes who obviously respect the media immensely and provide the time. Lots of the post event track interviews are 3+ minutes while fielding plenty of questions. The swimmers are even better. Those interviews are regularly 20 minutes to an hour, including the Lani Pallister interview posted on SwimSwam today.

Regarding wokesters I have no idea what that means, other than the people mocking wokesters on various sites are the ones who also are cherishing lies. That tells me all I need to know.

I don't think Mboma and Niyonsaba should be out there. It's sad to see a talent like Hassan obviously so troubled she hasn't run at all this calendar year.

[TN1965]

Kentucky track and field legend calls end to college career

https://www.yahoo.com/news/kentucky-track-field-legend-calls-210046322.html

...But after running on Saturday, Steiner said the weekend would be the last time she wears the Wildcat uniform.

[jazzcyclist]

Absolutely not meant to be harsh here, but do you know that for a fact? It seems to me there is no transparency with respect to what the NCAA does.

Yes, I know it for a fact because elite college athletes like Steiner are tested by USADA as often as the pros IN ADDITION TO NCAA testing.

[donley2]

She's tested more often than the pros who are only tested by USADA, not the NCAA.

Absolutely not meant to be harsh here, but do you know that for a fact? It seems to me there is no transparency with respect to what the NCAA does.