While I was learning how to green sports events I came across two fascinating but opposite occurrences in the world of sports.
First , Fauja Singh, at 100 the oldest man to complete a marathon. Now I’ve run my share of marathons and I can attest that @ 100, Fauja is a freak of human nature. Even though he finished last overall in this race . Singh holds the world records for his age group for the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 1500 meters, the mile, the 3000 meters and the 5000 meters. That’s 8 current world records. And remember he came in last in his most recent race. And to make it even crazier he didn’t start marathoning until he was 89. It blows my mind.
The other event was the violent and quick death of Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas yesterday. Only 33 years old and gone in an instant.
All I can think about is hearing my grandfather’s voice when he told me “the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong , but that’s the way to bet.” He’s wink at me and then say “Never give up and never surrender.” Heres to Fauja http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAGcDfkJscI
Lets see how long it is before he gets his 1st sports marketing endorsement. If I were Zappo’s I’d been looking for his agent right now.
