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Old 08-22-2008, 10:44 PM   #1
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Default Speaking of track athletes

Anyone else turned off by the whole drape-yourself-in-the-flag gimmick after each race? Is there another sport where the winning athlete(s) does so much to draw attention to him/her self after a win? Turns my stomach.
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Old 08-22-2008, 11:04 PM   #2
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Doesn't really bother me, but it is played out.
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Old 08-22-2008, 11:09 PM   #3
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nope, victory lap doesn't bother me.

Does dumping gatorade on the coach bother anyone?
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