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FloJo never failed a drug test either. She also associated with some pretty dodgy characters. Of course, just like Mo, she was also clean...
There, there's the evidence that was missing. I'm convinced now... 🙄
BillMC - Member
Giving a bit back? I'm sure I read somewhere that he's a tax exile along with Sir Philip Green in Monaco.
Most athletes live somewhere that is a) Tax Efficient and b) suited to training. If you are out of the UK for over 6 months it's not really an issue (such as competeing all over the world, training where it's warm etc.) so it's actually a good place to be. Most of the pro cyclists are split between Monaco and Andora for the same reasons.
I don't quite understand all this knighthood b!llocks just because someone has done well at sport or anything else for that matter. Fair play to him and the other athletes, but the honours system is a load of archaic rubbish.
Fair play to him and the other athletes, but the honours system is a load of archaic rubbish.
It's a way that a community and nation an recognise what somebody has achieved. Mo has been the best in the world, best of everyone for the last 6 to 8 years. That is a hell of an achievement. From what people also say he's a great bloke with time for people. Same as the other people being honoured that you don't know who have given heaps of their time to make others lives better. It's a thank you and well done.
Been away for a bit. Any evidence yet? .......
Didnt think so.
maccruiskeen - MemberI think people who pour their whole life into being the best at something are quite partial to their efforts being recognised.
Whole life? the guy is only 33 years old now ... unless the drugs things comes out sooner, he prob be retired within the next 2-3 years.
The whole honours thing is nonsense.
mikewsmith - MemberIt's a way that a community and nation an recognise what somebody has achieved.
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But it's NOT! Are the public asked to vote someone for a knighthood? Are fellow athletes involved in the process? Other than one person who nominates them, the system is decided by a government committee... a branch of an outdated system that the public have no say in. The committee pick people who suit the image of Great Britain typically portrayed by the BBC, and archaic really is the best word for it all.
To summarise, the honours system does NOT show appreciation from one's nation or peers. It's a PR exercise by the government.
I'd rather Mo Farah got one,than any of David Cameron's little circle of friends,but then I'm too late with that one,eh?