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GB Athlete going for Gold today was born in The Valley

Discussion in 'Charlton' started by Addick_Stu, Aug 8, 2012.

  1. Addick_Stu

    Addick_Stu Active Member

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    Ponders Revisited Well-Known Member

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    Perhaps she should be representing GB with that tenuous link, Stu?

    Mo Farah springs to mind...
     
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  3. Captain Blackaddick

    Captain Blackaddick Well-Known Member

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    I agree with you about her, Ponders, plus Yamile Aldama, I cannot take any pride in their performances when they have already competed for other nations at top-level events.

    But can't you see the difference between them and Mo Farah? He came to England when he was 8, grew up to adulthood and became the world-beating runner he is in this country, and has never competed for any other nation.
     
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    Anguilla has the same status as The Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territory) - and she has had a British Passport since birth.
     
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    Well bugger me...!
     
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