V 11 N. 69 Two articles of importance in today's "The Guardian"

 The death of women's 10,000 WR holder by foul means in Kenya

Agnes Tirop Murdered    link

October 15, 2021   It was announced this morning that Agnes Tirop's husband has been arrested in Mombasa about 400 miles away from where she died.  

Michael  Johnson Podcast announcement.   I only learned from this article today that Johnson had lost his ability to walk as the result of a stroke.   He has since recovered.

You're Going to See Athletes Protesting the Centres of Power  link

George  

Thanks for that post.

I had no idea that MJ had a stroke !

We need to count our blessings every day!

John Bork Jr. 

George

While I agree with Michael Johnson that many believe successful athletes should be grateful for what they have, I also feel those who protest athletes taking a stand on social issues are using their sports viewing as entertainment.  They don't want to be reminded about the realities of the world in which they live just like they don't want the true history of this country taught to their children in school.

Take care,

Tom Coyne

What a tragedy about Agnes Tirop.  She was outstanding with her running but an equally good person.  She surely deserved better.  I believe her husband was also a standout runner but probably a very jealous one.

   Michael Johnson is completely right about using his podium to fight for human rights.  People who don’t like his stance should guaranty human rights so he does not have to demonstrate.  No one enjoys being a demonstrator, especially when it brings only grief, but that grief is worth it if it advances the human condition.  Bill Schnier