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re: More thoughts about Kenyans (no genetics)

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From: Thomas.C.Pinckney
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 18:39
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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:

>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.
>

	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!).

	Coty Pinckney			Thomas.C.Pinckney@williams.edu
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