Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good

Feb 19, 18 11:22

Post #1 of 19 (3677 views)

I received my 4th place award for Kona M60-64 from WTC, and sent back my 5th place award.

I was ecstatic to get on the podium at Kona (after 10 tries), so it doesn't matter that much to me if it says 4th or 5th, but I really respect WTC for doing this. It shows respect for the race, and all the honest competitors.
I am thrilled that Jean-Marc Bertolo, although robbed of his podium appearance, will finally get his award. We raced for the last 6 miles from out of the Energy Lab to the finish, with me edging him out by only 41 seconds.
I also now know that the decision I made to not shake Moat's hand on the podium was the right decision. It was not poor sportsmanship from a guy that wouldn't give another competitor a second chance, but rather, me taking a stand against doping. I apologize if this comes across as a self-righteous rant.

Paul

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 19, 18 11:35

Post #2 of 19 (3634 views)

Congratulations Paul, Jean-Marc and all of us in that raced at Kona in that age group. Its such a pleasure to race with guys (and girls) that set the bench mark with what is possible without assistance.

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 19, 18 11:42

Post #3 of 19 (3596 views)

IMPBAZ wrote:

I received my 4th place award for Kona M60-64 from WTC, and sent back my 5th place award.

I was ecstatic to get on the podium at Kona (after 10 tries), so it doesn't matter that much to me if it says 4th or 5th, but I really respect WTC for doing this. It shows respect for the race, and all the honest competitors.
I am thrilled that Jean-Marc Bertolo, although robbed of his podium appearance, will finally get his award. We raced for the last 6 miles from out of the Energy Lab to the finish, with me edging him out by only 41 seconds.
I also now know that the decision I made to not shake Moat's hand on the podium was the right decision. It was not poor sportsmanship from a guy that wouldn't give another competitor a second chance, but rather, me taking a stand against doping. I apologize if this comes across as a self-righteous rant. Paul

sore winner!

;-)

Dan Empfield
aka Slowman

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 19, 18 12:38

Post #4 of 19 (3478 views)

Good for you!
As a fellow m60-64 member and someone who is near podium at most races, you top (clean) guys still motivate me.
Given the same choice, I would have shamed him.
Now, retire and give mere mortals a chance! ;)

Team Zoot So Cal

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 19, 18 16:00

Post #5 of 19 (3241 views)

That great for you, but what about all the others in you place over the years? I will give the new owners props as they were not around for the last bust(and admission of drug use back to 2005), but Joe Bonness and a lot of others need to also move up and the records need to be changed.

Keep up the good fight and don't let those others be forgotten, and of course keep showing what clean old men can do!!

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 19, 18 18:33

Post #6 of 19 (3055 views)

Good for you.

That a cheating piece of shit like Atlanta-area Kevin Moats openly and unashamedly got away with his antics for as long as he did is a disgrace.

And Ironman still has this puff piece up on its site despite him being busted as a doping cheat:

http://ironman.com/...pion-twice-over.aspx

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 18 5:39

Post #7 of 19 (2794 views)

Congrats. for me it also begs another question . . . somewhere he also took someone else's Kona spot. We all know those are like gold. I wonder did they/should they go back and make good on the spot that was taken?

David
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Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 18 11:32

Post #8 of 19 (2569 views)

Happy for you PB! You have paid your dues and deserve this!

Lar Dog

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [david] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 18 12:02

Post #9 of 19 (2504 views)

YES david you are spot on

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [monty] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 18 16:38

Post #10 of 19 (2332 views)

monty wrote:

That great for you, but what about all the others in you place over the years? I will give the new owners props as they were not around for the last bust(and admission of drug use back to 2005), but Joe Bonness and a lot of others need to also move up and the records need to be changed.

Keep up the good fight and don't let those others be forgotten, and of course keep showing what clean old men can do!!

Give them time, they may do that yet. Limited staff & logistics if & what & how far back they change may take more time due to time constrainst + manpower. That's a lot of things to happen to rectify over the years. Congrats to all who moved up. Now if they can start going after the younger guys as well.

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 18 18:22

Post #11 of 19 (2222 views)

IMPBAZ wrote:

I received my 4th place award for Kona M60-64 from WTC, and sent back my 5th place award.

I was ecstatic to get on the podium at Kona (after 10 tries), so it doesn't matter that much to me if it says 4th or 5th, but I really respect WTC for doing this. It shows respect for the race, and all the honest competitors.
I am thrilled that Jean-Marc Bertolo, although robbed of his podium appearance, will finally get his award. We raced for the last 6 miles from out of the Energy Lab to the finish, with me edging him out by only 41 seconds.
I also now know that the decision I made to not shake Moat's hand on the podium was the right decision. It was not poor sportsmanship from a guy that wouldn't give another competitor a second chance, but rather, me taking a stand against doping. I apologize if this comes across as a self-righteous rant.

Paul

Congratulations!

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 18 9:14

Post #12 of 19 (1974 views)

Big congrats. Bet it was the best thing you ever sent back!

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 18 10:56

Post #13 of 19 (1912 views)

Always a pleasure watching you race Paul. Glad that WTC made the adjustment. They may not be able to make changes all the way back, but this is a step in the right direction. Once again, congrats on the well earned podium spot.

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 18 15:01

Post #14 of 19 (1811 views)

He'll be back after the "ban" in a new AG (M70-74).

Just sayin'

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 18 17:11

Post #15 of 19 (1721 views)

Congratulations. And the right decision to not acknowledge the POS. He’s a blatant cheater.

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [pdxjohn] [ In reply to ]

Feb 22, 18 10:53

Post #16 of 19 (1527 views)

pdxjohn wrote:

He'll be back after the "ban" in a new AG (M70-74).

Just sayin'

I predicted the same elsewhere.

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [WelshinPhilly] [ In reply to ]

Feb 22, 18 10:55

Post #17 of 19 (1520 views)

WelshinPhilly wrote:

Good for you.

That a cheating piece of shit like Atlanta-area Kevin Moats openly and unashamedly got away with his antics for as long as he did is a disgrace.

And Ironman still has this puff piece up on its site despite him being busted as a doping cheat:

http://ironman.com/...pion-twice-over.aspx

They fixed it for you. This is now posted just above the article: "Editor's note: In January, 2018, Moats received an 8-year ban from IRONMAN after testing positive for testosterone just prior to the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship. The article below stands as a historical text and is no longer meant to be an endorsement of his morals or merit as an athlete."

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [IMPBAZ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 22, 18 11:57

Post #18 of 19 (1456 views)

Congrats. Glad number 5 got his trophy - age group doping is simply disgraceful. Well done :-)

He who understands the WHY, will understand the HOW.

Re: Kona M60-65 Podium...WTC makes good [HuffNPuff] [ In reply to ]

Feb 22, 18 14:41

Post #19 of 19 (1345 views)

HuffNPuff wrote:

pdxjohn wrote:

He'll be back after the "ban" in a new AG (M70-74).

Just sayin'

I predicted the same elsewhere.

Once a pathological self absorbed egomaniac always a .......................

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