G'day John

27 Apr 04 17:37, John Tserkezis wrote to All:

 JT>   *I* think, they "sweetened" his stay home deal with a
bit of money 
 JT> rather than fame, and that, coupled with the "exclusive"
TV interview 
 JT> deals (which pay more), his arm would have been twisted enough for him to 
 JT> stay home.

I heard on one of the news services that the young guy was given a good
paying job, and a cash bonus incentive to let Thorpe have the 400m
place....

Regards,
David

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