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• Phrase will be replaced by ‘fastest non-automatic qualifier’
• Concern that term might devalue athletes’ achievements
• Concern that term might devalue athletes’ achievements
The IAAF is discreetly moving away from using the term “fastest loser” on the eve of the world championships after complaints from some inside the sport and on social media that the phrase might devalue athletes’ achievements, the Guardian can reveal.
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Written by Exclusive by Sean Ingle in Doha
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/sep/26/iaaf-drop-fastest-loser-world-championships under the title “IAAF to drop ‘fastest loser’ at world championships after complaints”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
