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Well then, I'm not a true American. That *****. Considering I am one of the most patriotic people I know.

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Originally posted by CreditRepGal

Well I think if you are here legally and have gained citizenship than legally you are considered an american..... If you want to be an American do it legally and it doesnt bother me any.

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Originally posted by homebroker@sbcglobal.net

Americans have no problems using recent immigrants to win an olympic medal, but win agaist other Americans?

The guy has been here a long time, if he is a citizen he won.

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We are the fattest country.... fat and lazy.....

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Originally posted by GetLoans4me

Quite Franklin,

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Originally posted by cspatmon

On Sunday American runner Mebrahtom also known as Meb, won the NY Marathon. It is the first time an American has won the race in 27yrs., but apparently some folks don't think he deserves the honor. He immigrated to the US @ 12yrs. old from Eritrea he's now 34 yrs. of age. "Fans and commentators consider him just another elite East African winner. The gift of divisiveness keeps on giving no? The only true Americans, I know anything about by reading the various history books and listening to generation chatter are the Indians!

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Originally posted by GetLoans4me

What they're talking about is a Real American (born and bred in this country) instead of having a last minute develop athlete from another country. Quite Franklin, I'm getting fed up with this last minute citizenship crap.

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Originally posted by homebroker@sbcglobal.net

Americans have no problems using recent immigrants to win an olympic medal, but win agaist other Americans?

The guy has been here a long time, if he is a citizen he won.

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Originally posted by assassin17

12 years is not "last-minute". It seems that some people have forgtten how this country was formed and populated.

Congratulations to our American runner, yet another in a string of successes here in our Melting Pot.

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http://www.examiner.com/x-17379-San-Diego-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d4-San-Diegan-Meb-Keflezighi-wins-the-ING-New-York-City-Marathon

San Diegan Meb Keflezighi wins the ING New York City Marathon!

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - The last time America watched one of their own male marathoners break the tape at the New York City Marathon, was in 1982, when American Alberto Salazar won the last of his 3 consecutive titles. Since then the men’s marathon has been dominated by other countries and it seemed that for a while America could no longer compete against the best in the world.

But that all changed on Sunday, November 1st, when American and San Diego resident Meb Keflezighi won the men’s marathon at the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon, proving not only that American can indeed compete with the best in the world, they can beat them.

Keflezighi crossed the finish line with tears in his eyes and was visibly overcome with emotion. The 34 year old, whom many had written off as being too old, pulled away from a strong field of competitors at mile 24 and finished with a personal best time of 2:09:15, beating his nearest competitor by 41 seconds.

Keflezighi, the men’s marathon silver medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games, was unable to repeat in Beijing. He had suffered a stress fracture to the hip that not only kept him from the Olympic trials, but also threatened the remainder of his career. It appears he has recovered.

This year’s ING New York City Marathon was also combined with the USA Men’s Marathon Championships, so not only does Meb hold the NYC marathon title, but the USA championship title as well. And it was a dream come true. As Meb states, “You visualize it and visualize it and when reality hits, it’s pretty sweet.”

Keflezighi received a prize package of $200,000. $130,000 was for winning the NYC marathon, $40,000 for winning the USA championships, and an additional $30,000 bonus was given for breaking the 2:10 time barrier. It pays not only to be first but to be fast.

Meb Keflezighi is a US citizen, born in the African nation of Eritrea, and currently resides in San Diego, California. You can follow his blog, become a fan on facebook, or send him a message of congratulations. Click HERE

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http://www.examiner.com/x-17379-San-Diego-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d4-San-Diegan-Meb-Keflezighi-wins-the-ING-New-York-City-Marathon

San Diegan Meb Keflezighi wins the ING New York City Marathon!

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - The last time America watched one of their own male marathoners break the tape at the New York City Marathon, was in 1982, when American Alberto Salazar won the last of his 3 consecutive titles. Since then the men’s marathon has been dominated by other countries and it seemed that for a while America could no longer compete against the best in the world.

But that all changed on Sunday, November 1st, when American and San Diego resident Meb Keflezighi won the men’s marathon at the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon, proving not only that American can indeed compete with the best in the world, they can beat them.

Keflezighi crossed the finish line with tears in his eyes and was visibly overcome with emotion. The 34 year old, whom many had written off as being too old, pulled away from a strong field of competitors at mile 24 and finished with a personal best time of 2:09:15, beating his nearest competitor by 41 seconds.

Keflezighi, the men’s marathon silver medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games, was unable to repeat in Beijing. He had suffered a stress fracture to the hip that not only kept him from the Olympic trials, but also threatened the remainder of his career. It appears he has recovered.

This year’s ING New York City Marathon was also combined with the USA Men’s Marathon Championships, so not only does Meb hold the NYC marathon title, but the USA championship title as well. And it was a dream come true. As Meb states, “You visualize it and visualize it and when reality hits, it’s pretty sweet.”

Keflezighi received a prize package of $200,000. $130,000 was for winning the NYC marathon, $40,000 for winning the USA championships, and an additional $30,000 bonus was given for breaking the 2:10 time barrier. It pays not only to be first but to be fast.

Meb Keflezighi is a US citizen, born in the African nation of Eritrea, and currently resides in San Diego, California. You can follow his blog, become a fan on facebook, or send him a message of congratulations. Click HERE

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I knew Salazar well, and worked with him. He, too, was not born in this country, and I don't recall anyone making an issue of it. But, then again, he is not African-American!

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http://www.examiner.com/x-17379-San-Diego-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d4-San-Diegan-Meb-Keflezighi-wins-the-ING-New-York-City-Marathon

San Diegan Meb Keflezighi wins the ING New York City Marathon!

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - The last time America watched one of their own male marathoners break the tape at the New York City Marathon, was in 1982, when American Alberto Salazar won the last of his 3 consecutive titles. Since then the men’s marathon has been dominated by other countries and it seemed that for a while America could no longer compete against the best in the world.

But that all changed on Sunday, November 1st, when American and San Diego resident Meb Keflezighi won the men’s marathon at the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon, proving not only that American can indeed compete with the best in the world, they can beat them.

Keflezighi crossed the finish line with tears in his eyes and was visibly overcome with emotion. The 34 year old, whom many had written off as being too old, pulled away from a strong field of competitors at mile 24 and finished with a personal best time of 2:09:15, beating his nearest competitor by 41 seconds.

Keflezighi, the men’s marathon silver medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games, was unable to repeat in Beijing. He had suffered a stress fracture to the hip that not only kept him from the Olympic trials, but also threatened the remainder of his career. It appears he has recovered.

This year’s ING New York City Marathon was also combined with the USA Men’s Marathon Championships, so not only does Meb hold the NYC marathon title, but the USA championship title as well. And it was a dream come true. As Meb states, “You visualize it and visualize it and when reality hits, it’s pretty sweet.”

Keflezighi received a prize package of $200,000. $130,000 was for winning the NYC marathon, $40,000 for winning the USA championships, and an additional $30,000 bonus was given for breaking the 2:10 time barrier. It pays not only to be first but to be fast.

Meb Keflezighi is a US citizen, born in the African nation of Eritrea, and currently resides in San Diego, California. You can follow his blog, become a fan on facebook, or send him a message of congratulations. Click HERE

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I knew Salazar well, and worked with him. He, too, was not born in this country, and I don't recall anyone making an issue of it. But, then again, he is not African-American!

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Did you know him before or after you met the Pope for drinks and hit the whore house with the Dalai Lama?

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http://www.examiner.com/x-17379-San-Diego-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d4-San-Diegan-Meb-Keflezighi-wins-the-ING-New-York-City-Marathon

San Diegan Meb Keflezighi wins the ING New York City Marathon!

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - The last time America watched one of their own male marathoners break the tape at the New York City Marathon, was in 1982, when American Alberto Salazar won the last of his 3 consecutive titles. Since then the men’s marathon has been dominated by other countries and it seemed that for a while America could no longer compete against the best in the world.

But that all changed on Sunday, November 1st, when American and San Diego resident Meb Keflezighi won the men’s marathon at the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon, proving not only that American can indeed compete with the best in the world, they can beat them.

Keflezighi crossed the finish line with tears in his eyes and was visibly overcome with emotion. The 34 year old, whom many had written off as being too old, pulled away from a strong field of competitors at mile 24 and finished with a personal best time of 2:09:15, beating his nearest competitor by 41 seconds.

Keflezighi, the men’s marathon silver medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games, was unable to repeat in Beijing. He had suffered a stress fracture to the hip that not only kept him from the Olympic trials, but also threatened the remainder of his career. It appears he has recovered.

This year’s ING New York City Marathon was also combined with the USA Men’s Marathon Championships, so not only does Meb hold the NYC marathon title, but the USA championship title as well. And it was a dream come true. As Meb states, “You visualize it and visualize it and when reality hits, it’s pretty sweet.”

Keflezighi received a prize package of $200,000. $130,000 was for winning the NYC marathon, $40,000 for winning the USA championships, and an additional $30,000 bonus was given for breaking the 2:10 time barrier. It pays not only to be first but to be fast.

Meb Keflezighi is a US citizen, born in the African nation of Eritrea, and currently resides in San Diego, California. You can follow his blog, become a fan on facebook, or send him a message of congratulations. Click HERE

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I knew Salazar well, and worked with him. He, too, was not born in this country, and I don't recall anyone making an issue of it. But, then again, he is not African-American!

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Did you know him before or after you met the Pope for drinks and hit the whore house with the Dalai Lama?

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I think it was right after we all fcked your mom up the asss?

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Originally posted by cspatmon

Sir Rudeness, you know what they say about Cubans....they're only Negroes that can swim!!! LMAO!! I bet you can swim and win a medal!!!

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