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The forum has been operating in its present form since April 2004 and I particularly welcome comments from new contributors, whether you live on or off the Isle of Man, if you have an interest in Manx athletics.

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Subject:		Re: Performances over the weekend
Name:		David Griffiths
Date Posted:		May 6, 08 - 11:40 PM
IP Address:		87.254.94.188
Email:		griffmuss@manx.net
Message:		Those who follow the local athletics scene will no doubt remember that there was some criticism voiced by the Sports Council Chairman following the performance of the Isle of Man team (not specifically athletics) at last year’s Island Games. As a result of the comments made, there followed a lengthy debate on this forum about the athletics team’s performance and future prospects. I can only say that the response from the likely team for next year has been magnificent so far this season. Countless pbs recorded (in some cases by huge margins), Island records, and several performances that would have won medals in last year’s Games. OK, I know the last one is slightly misleading as races in the Games can be tactical and not flat out all the way so not necessarily comparing like for like – but you get the gist. I well remember Sarah Dowling being interviewed on Manx Radio at the end of the Games last year, and pledging that the very young team we had in Rhodes would work hard, knuckle down and come out fighting to be much stronger next time. It’s early days yet of course, but the team could hardly have made a more encouraging start. Sarah beating her own 400m pb by nearly a second at the weekend was a great example to set to the rest of the team. We shouldn't be shy about our successes. Let’s hope that Geoff Karran is enjoying picking up his copy of the Manx Independent each week, and constantly reading about top performances by our athletes!
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Re: Re: Performances over the weekend by Richie · May 8, 08 - 6:42 PM

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