How fast is Tirunesh Dibaba? Other-fucking-worldly fast, that’s how fast. Read about her spectatular last lap in the 10K final and more from the BBC.
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For running wonks: An excellent analysis of Olympic lap times
Posted on January 29, 2009 by threlkeld
If my math is right, 100m in 14 seconds is 3:45 min/mile pace. Wow, just Wow!
That’s why Paula Radcliffe gave up on the 10,000. She’s too ‘slow’. I think Shalene, Kara and co will be looking to the marathon for London.