Something good to come out of Finman at last! Of course it’s not coming from him though.
The original fins as worn by Finman are to be auctioned on ebay with the proceeds going to the Blazeman Foundation http://thegreatathleteauction.blogspot.com/2009/09/todays-donations_29.html
The donations you see on this blog will all be on Ebay for auction on October 4 starting at 12.15pm in 15minute intervals. This is the week prior to the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. The auction will end in the final hours of the Ironman competition on October 10. The Ebay seller name is: thegreatathleteauction.
As you can see they don’t look like a dead fish but are definetly TYR Splitfins, and if the fin fits!
The Bushy Haired Lifeguard
PS Thanks to Leanda for arranging the auction for such a great cause.
Saw the fins. It’s another big give-away in Franks story. What are the chances of seeing a pair of TYR split fins( a fin developed specifically for swimmers/triathletes to use in training) just randomly floating along the shore in the Gulf of Mexico??
If Frank had known what he was doing the fins he might have “found” would have been cheap plastic kids fins that kids use to play around at the beach with, or Churchill Fins a popular brand with body-surfers and body boarders. These are the type of fins that you might see left on a beach somewhere. Not the TYR’s.
First they should be taken to CSI to test for DNA or hair samples.
That’s the thing. There’s no need to prove whether Frank’s DNA is on there, since he admits handling them. NAS felt there was enough evidence to disqualify him from the race. He then appealed to USAT, and the appeal was rejected. He’s paid his price - a DQ from the race, and a year’s suspension. Everything else in the thread is just for the giggles, although I like the idea that Blazeman gets some money out of it.
Frank, if I were you, I’d buy those puppies, and then destroy them. Whether you’re innocent (as you claim), or guilty (as most others have decided), having them floating around will be a constant, physical reminder. And if you do buy them, you’ll have a charitable contribution to boot!
That’s the thing. There’s no need to prove whether Frank’s DNA is on there, since he admits handling them.
I was making a joke, but actually, if his DNA was on the* inside* of the fins - it could show he* wore* them!
How much do you think one individual is willing to pay for them though?
Alternatively, people could make pledges to one bidder (Slowman?) and have a combined bid submitted. Slowman could then do a ceremonial burning of the fins (posted to youtube of course) to put this matter to bed once and for all. The signed picture from Tim could then be lotteried amongst those who gave donations.
That is a great idea. I think the picture autographed by Tim, accompanied by an accounting of that morning’s discoveries would be a great addition.
Actually, I don’t know how much I’d pay, but probably in the neighborhood of $75 or so. It would be a great conversation piece as you recount the story to folks that aren’t in-the-know.
If so, we can set up a “Swim with the Finman Fins” at the morning swims. Charge $20 for a 5 min. swim with the authentic Finman Fins - all proceeds go to the Blazeman Foundation! We can give each person an official certificate stating that they “Swam with Finman’s Fins in Kona -2009” and has ASI Photo take pictures of each athlete walking into the water with the fins! - Just like Finman!
I’m sure that this would raise a nice amount of money for the Blazeman Foundation!
If Finman himself were involved, I think Blazeman would (pardon the pun) be rolling over in his grave at the thought of that scumbag being associated w/ him.
However, since it is the fins, not the person (I can’t call him a man, he is not), I say - good on ya, and may the highest bidder win!!!
(Is there anyway I can cheat and win the auction?
I think it would raise more $ if folks could simply donate to the BURN THE FINS benefit, rather than bidding against each other.
That way, all the $ from everybody goes to Blazeman, not just the winner’s cash.
