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- From: Thomas.C.Pinckney@williams.edu
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- Subject: re: More thoughts about Kenyans (no genetics)
- Date: 25 Jan 1993 18:39:19 GMT
- Organization: Williams College, Williamstown, MA
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- In the middle of article <15653.2b63e1bc@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu>,
- with which I mostly agree, dwp@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu writes:
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- >2) There seem to be a zillion Kenyans between 20-25 running amazing times, but
- >few above 25. Maybe there hard training gets quick, sensational results,
- >but is hard to sustain over a long career.
- >
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- I think the observation is incorrect. Consider Chesire,
- Wakiihuri, Nzau, Boit, Hussein, and others (including the 1992
- Olympic Gold medalist at 800m whose name escapes me!).
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- Coty Pinckney Thomas.C.Pinckney@williams.edu
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