Many sprinters, I think, would have cried about the unfairness of the rules in eliminating the clear top runner from an Olympic event. "That's the way it goes" is the statement of a man comfortable with himself, who doesn't need to make excuses or define himself as a victim. The Greeks knew about Fate. Today too many in our culture only seem to know about excuses and victims.
Gay has mild leg strain, says he'll be 100 percent
By EDDIE PELLS, AP National Writer
EUGENE, Ore. - Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his left leg but says he'll be 100 percent for his two races at the Beijing Olympics.
Regardless, Gay's shot at a 200 medal is gone. USA Track and Field rules state only the top three finishers qualify for the Olympics, regardless of a runner's past record or any injuries.
The concept behind the selection process has become a topic of debate since Gay's injury.
"I'm very comfortable with the rules," Gay said. "I understand it's been like this for years. That's the way it goes."
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