Smith Disputes Carlos Version Of '68 Race In New Book

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Carlos has been saying that for decades. I've never bought it, but I do think (and thought the instant the race unfolded) that once he saw Tommie was going to win he pretty much lost interest in the race and didn't even try to hold Norman off for the silver.

[SQUACKEE]

One reason to never let anyone win a serious competion is its cruel to the guy who did win. It cheapens they're efforts.

That's what i try and tell my son when he loses at memory game He still hates me. :cry:

But some day he will beat you and he'll know he's finally smarter than dad, or just wait until he becomes a teenager! :x

[Daisy]

One reason to never let anyone win a serious competion is its cruel to the guy who did win. It cheapens they're efforts.

That's what i try and tell my son when he loses at memory game He still hates me. :cry:

[SQUACKEE]

The biggest lies are the ones we tell ourselves. :cry:

One reason to never let anyone win a serious competion is its cruel to the guy how did win. It cheapens they're efforts. Or he is lying which needs no comment.

[Daisy]

Re: Smith Disputes Carlos Version Of '68 Race In New Book

Carlos says he let Smith win -- that what he, Carlos, truly cared about was making a statement on the victory stand. So, according to Carlos, the important thing was to finish in the top three.
Coming out of the turn, it is indisputable that Carlos was in front by about a meter and a half. He said he was in control of the race, then slowed down to let Smith pass him.
"Man, if you look at the tape, the tape would explain it all," Carlos said in a recent telephone interview. "It's obvious I was out in front of that race. If you look, you see me slow down. You see me say some things," to Smith, telling him to hurry up.
"The bottom line is, he has the gold medal," Carlos also said. "But what happened in that race -- I can't lie to myself or to the public."
Smith says Carlos can't handle the truth.

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