IAAF President Sebastian Coe.

[Leekbrookgull]

Good luck in cleaning up athletics. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/33983432

 

[Goldstone1976]

I can't think of anyone better than Coe to clean up that sport. He's vehemently opposed to PEDs, driven, and with a massive attention to detail. If he can't do it, I don't think think anyone will...

 

[martyn20]

I think Coe is a good man but be under no illusion he is part of the Tory Elite, Establishment through and through. I sound like a conspiracy theorist but it is a fact. He will have no problem is continuing a cover-up if it suits the right people, don't expect massive changes. I hope he proves me wrong I really do.

 

[Medwayseagull]

He has come across as very weak and defensive on the doping issue. I am not convinced William Hague's former bag carrier is going to do much.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Steve Ovett would be better.

 

[knocky1]

He will continue to protect athletes such as Mo Farah.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

He will continue to protect athletes such as Mo Farah.

I don't know about that, but I doubt he will want to do much that will tarnish the memories of the 2012 Olympics.

He is an establishment man. Is it in his interest to clean up athletics ?

 

[Stat Brother]

I don't know about that, but I doubt he will want to do much that will tarnish the memories of the 2012 Olympics.

He is an establishment man. Is it in his interest to clean up athletics ?

Cleaning up athletics would appear to be only in the interest of The Sunday Times.
Which is a sad indictment of the IAAF, The IOC and British Athletics.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

So what do you make of this ?http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/33990503

 

[gregbrighton]

Not much of a choice between Bubka and Coe. I am cynical Coe will do much. As others have said, he is an establishment figure. He will protect the status quo. You can be sure of that, sadly.

 

[knocky1]

So what do you make of this ?http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/33990503

I would bet on Jo Pavey being clean but think the others need Seb Coe to help them.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

So what do you make of this ?http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/33990503

Well, there would be a raised eyebrow if say, a Russian athlete made the same comments.

Although she does have a point.

 

[Eeyore]

He will continue to protect athletes such as Mo Farah.

What from ?

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm going to post this very relevant blog here, but you'll forgive me for double posting it into NSC's PED almanac 'Lance'.

It's a good read:-

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/phil-gaimon-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-clean-bike-rider/

 

[Leekbrookgull]

What has Ratcliffe got to hide ?

 

[The Upper Library]

What has Ratcliffe got to hide ?

Just read that she fears that the release of her blood results could be misinterpreted or misunderstood ?? Bizarre - surely they can be released and also presented in a way that can be both clear and precise??

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Nothing to fear if your clean ?

 

[Stat Brother]

Just read that she fears that the release of her blood results could be misinterpreted or misunderstood ?? Bizarre - surely they can be released and also presented in a way that can be both clear and precise??

It's not quite that simple.

Blood values in isolation can look very misleading.
Her red blood cell count, the bit you manipulate with EPO, will vary depending on her training.
Therefore if tested straight after a month of high intensity altitude training the count will be massively higher than any test done 2 weeks after her seasons main target.

Now as much as that will be clear to anyone doing 30 seconds of research, would you trust, say The Daily Mail, to do 30 seconds of accurate research when your entire reputation and life's work is at stake?


Fortunately for Athletics it would appear the IAAF didn't actually do that many blood tests, so she doesn't have a problem.





A few years ago cycling introduced a biological passport.
Plotted on said record is all the riders results, all the peaks and troughs within the allowed margins.
I believe athletics now has a similar system although once again it's only as good as the quality and quantity of testing.

 

[martyn20]

If people trusted the system there would be no need to debate about individual sportspeople releasing their own records, Coe needs to work on a future independent testing service. One that is able to keep up with the cheaters and the science

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Insisted that a dreadful stadium be built and that it would also not be easily converted to football afterwards costing tens of millions.
Self centred, irritating man