Athletics 2016 Discussion Thread

[Gianlu33 4,615]

Italian television say that Harvey was payed from Turkish Federation to become a Turkish athlete. Any news?

[heywoodu 15,174]

2 minutes ago, OlympicsFan said:

I am very happy that Kilty got disqualied. Will Kilty compete at the olympics?

I heard somehere he's not in a good place to be in the team and surely this doesn't help him

 

I'm not sure though, but I'm praying with you that he won't be there 

[OlympicsFan 859]

Martina isnt one of my favorite athletes, but at least that "turkish" guy didnt win. Its just pathetic that all turkish medal winners are naturalized, especially because it shows the hypocrisy of turkish political leaders. Hopefully god/WADA will find a way to stop Turkey from winning any medal in athletics or swimming (Solnceva).

[heywoodu 15,174]

2 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said:

Italian television say that Harvey was payed from Turkish Federation to become a Turkish athlete. Any news?

Well yes, like most Turkish athletes  

 

He is Jamaican-born. 

[bestmen 2,827]

Just now, Gianlu33 said:

Italian violoniste say that Harvey was payed from Turkish Federation to become a Turkish athlete. Any news?

because you thought that was FREE ?!!

[heywoodu 15,174]

1 minute ago, OlympicsFan said:

Martina isnt one of my favorite athletes, but at least that "turkish" guy didnt win. Its just pathetic that all turkish medal winners are naturalized, especially because it shows the hypocrisy of turkish political leaders. Hopefully god/WADA will find a way to stop Turkey from winning any medal in athletics or swimming (Solnceva).

On the good side, at least Dereli actually won a Turkish medal  

[Gianlu33 4,615]

1 minute ago, OlympicsFan said:

Martina isnt one of my favorite athletes, but at least that "turkish" guy didnt win. Its just pathetic that all turkish medal winners are naturalized, especially because it shows the hypocrisy of turkish political leaders. Hopefully god/WADA will find a way to stop Turkey from winning any medal in athletics or swimming (Solnceva).

So, if a guys was legally naturalized (like all italian naturalized athletes) i haven't problem but I don't think that the Turkish law give a nationality after only 1-2 days  

[OlympicsFan 859]

vor 4 Minuten schrieb Gianlu33:

Italian television say that Harvey was payed from Turkish Federation to become a Turkish athlete. Any news?

No, he wanted to become turkish, because its such a great country and he likes döner that much ...

[bestmen 2,827]

i don't know why they don't add the medals of the long jump men in the table

maybe there are some DSQ in discuss

[OlympicsFan 859]

vor 2 Minuten schrieb heywoodu:

On the good side, at least Dereli actually won a Turkish medal  

Yeah, but did you see her? We might have a "Semenya case" in shot put.