I think this is crossing over into the realm of conjecture now.

Firstly, overtaking 670 people in a 5k might be unusual, but it's not impossible. I'm sure some of my chip/gun times would show something similar e.g. if I'm late to the start line and can't get near the front of the pack, I'll usually wait at the back and give everyone a minute or so head-start to disperse. Not ideal but better than being blocked in with a bunch of 9-minute milers.

Secondly, even though Mike Rossi is clearly a few spoons short of an ice cream party, I can't believe even he would be stupid enough to try and pull something as weak as that. He must know by now that everyone is going to scrutinise every single race of his; even the people lining up alongside him would probably know his face and be watching his every move.

I think it's important to not get consumed with conspiracy theories because is only going to lend legitimacy to his defence of his LVM performance.



That said, it does look a bit suspicious and I do enjoy it when stories rumble on for months like this :)