• Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Cross Country

Dayron Robles to sit out 2013 season in protest, from AP story, notes by Larry Eder

Larry Ederby Larry Eder
January 12, 2013
0
0 0
0
SHARES
2
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Robles_Dayron-Rome09.jpg

Dayron Robles, Golen Gala Roma 2009, photo by PhotoRun.net

In a copyrighted story today by the Associated Press, the coach of Dayron Robles, the former WR holder and 2008 Olympic gold medalist in the 110 meter hurdles will sit out the 2013 season, not from injury, but as a form of protest against the Cuban officials who manage track & field athletes. 

RelatedPosts

Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 13, 2025, Week One, Day Seven, getting in some miles.

Magnifiscent Monaco! Bol 51.95 WL, Wanyonyi 1:41.44 WL, Lyles defeated Tebogo

Santiago Antunez, the esteemed coach of Dayron Robles, the 2008 Olympic champion, says that the 110 meter Olympic hurdle champion will not compete in 2013. Robles made the final of the 2012 London Olympics, but stopped midway, holding the hamstring on his right leg.

In a copyrighted article from the Associated Press, Antunez notes that he has been unsuccessful in convincing his athlete to change his mind. 

Per Antunez, Dayron Robles feels that he has received poor treatment from the Cuban sports officialdom. 

Robles is one of the most popular athletes on the circuit. When he is healthy, indoors or outdoors, Robles has competed with the very best. His frustration with his country’s officials, per the AP article has come to a head, and Robles, in protest of his treatment, will not race in 2013. 

Robles may have been raised in a communist country, but he appreciates capitalism just fine. By sitting out of 2013, the Cuban officials will not see any of the money that Robles is paid for competing and appearing at various events. In Cuba, the federation receives more of the athletes’ earnings than do the athletes. 

For Dayron Robles, giving up racing has to be difficult. I recall watching Dayron Robles and David Oliver (July 2011), doing an interview at the AREVA Paris DL. These guys enjoyed each others company, obviously knew their events and knew each time that they had competed against each other. Robles also knows, if he is to change anything for himself or his countrymen, he must hit the officials and federation in something that they value: money is one of those currencies. 

More details to come…

Liu-Robles-Richardson1a-WorChps11.jpg

Liu, Robles, Richardson, photo par PhotoRun.net

Santiago Antunez, el entrenador estimado de Dayron Robles, el 2008 campeón Olímpico, dice que el 110 metro campeón Olímpico de valla no competirá en 2013. Robles hizo el final de las 2012 Olimpiadas londinenses, pero paró a medio camino, teniendo el tendón de la corva en su pierna derecho. En un artículo registrado en el registro de la propiedad literaria de The Associated Press, Antunez nota que ha sido fracasado en convencer a su atleta para cambiar de opinión. Por Antunez, Dayron Robles se siente que ha recibido tratamiento pobre del cubano luce burocracia. Robles es uno de los atletas más populares en el circuito. 

Cuando es sano, dentro o fuera, Robles ha competido con el lo mejor. Su frustración con los funcionarios de su país, por el artículo de AP ha llegado a un punto crítico, y Robles, en la protesta de su tratamiento, no competirá en 2013. Robles puede haber sido levantado en un país comunista, pero aprecia el capitalismo sólo multa. Aguantándose de 2013, los funcionarios cubanos no verán cualquiera del dinero que Robles es pagado competir y parecer en varios acontecimientos. 

En Cuba, la federación recibe más de las ganancias de los atletas que hace a los atletas. Para Dayron Robles, abandonando competir tiene que ser difícil. 

Recuerdo mirando Dayron Robles y David Oliver (julio 2011), haciendo una entrevista en el DL de AREVA París. Estos chavos disfrutaron de cada otros compañía, supieron obviamente que sus acontecimientos y supieron cada vez que habían competido contra uno al otro. Robles también sabe, si es de cambiar algo para él mismo o para sus compatriotas, él debe golpear a los funcionarios y la federación en algo que valoran: dinero es uno de esas monedas. 

Más detalles para venir… 

Author

  • Larry Eder

    Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

    View all posts
Previous Post

Elite Athletes list for 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon and 2013 Aramco Houston half Marathon, from Vicky Oddi, note by Larry Eder

Next Post

Rollins blazes 7.78 at 60m hurdles! by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

Larry Eder

Larry Eder

Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

Similar Post

FARAH SAYS SUNDAY’S LONDON MARATHON WILL BE HIS LAST
Athletic History

This Day in Track & Field History, July 13, Jim Thorpe Wins Olympic Decathlon (3 Day event), 1912, Dave Bedford breaks 10,000m WR (1973), written and compiled by Walt Murphy

July 14, 2025
Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)
Interviews

Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)

July 14, 2025
Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics
Interviews

Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics

July 14, 2025
Jemma Reekie reviews 2024
Cross Country

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 13, 2025, Week One, Day Seven, getting in some miles.

July 14, 2025
Magnifiscent Monaco! Bol 51.95 WL, Wanyonyi 1:41.44 WL, Lyles defeated Tebogo
Diamond League

Magnifiscent Monaco! Bol 51.95 WL, Wanyonyi 1:41.44 WL, Lyles defeated Tebogo

July 12, 2025
Monaco Herculis Diamond League Meeting, the intro
Diamond League

Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), 11 July 2025

July 12, 2025

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to RunBlogRun's Global News Feed

Wake up to RunBlogRun’s news in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about the Sport you love.

*we hate spam as much as you do

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

April 5, 2023
2023 Nike Pre Classic: Two Amazing Days of Track & Field!

Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

March 7, 2024
Grand Slam Track’s Kingston Slam Comes to a Close with 12 Slam Champions

2025 Spring Racing/Training Program, April 11, 2025, week 4, day 5, fourth week of year, Friday is an easy day!

April 12, 2025
USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

February 6, 2025
Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

8
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

7
My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

7
Asafa Powell, Considering Longevity in Sprinting

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

5
FARAH SAYS SUNDAY’S LONDON MARATHON WILL BE HIS LAST

This Day in Track & Field History, July 13, Jim Thorpe Wins Olympic Decathlon (3 Day event), 1912, Dave Bedford breaks 10,000m WR (1973), written and compiled by Walt Murphy

July 14, 2025
Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)

Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)

July 14, 2025
Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics

Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics

July 14, 2025
Jemma Reekie reviews 2024

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 13, 2025, Week One, Day Seven, getting in some miles.

July 14, 2025

Popular Stories

  • Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

    Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2025 Spring Racing/Training Program, April 11, 2025, week 4, day 5, fourth week of year, Friday is an easy day!

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • An epic pole vault competition

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
FARAH SAYS SUNDAY’S LONDON MARATHON WILL BE HIS LAST
Athletic History

This Day in Track & Field History, July 13, Jim Thorpe Wins Olympic Decathlon (3 Day event), 1912, Dave Bedford breaks 10,000m WR (1973), written and compiled by Walt Murphy

July 14, 2025
Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)
Interviews

Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)

July 14, 2025
Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics
Interviews

Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics

July 14, 2025
Jemma Reekie reviews 2024
Cross Country

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 13, 2025, Week One, Day Seven, getting in some miles.

July 14, 2025

Recent Tweets

Next Post

Rollins blazes 7.78 at 60m hurdles! by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

runblogrun

RunBlogRun comments on the global world of athletics, sports & ethics, and the Olympic movement. @runblogrun

Browse by Category

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

Select a password for yourself. (minimum length of 8)

Paste here the user biography.

Provide here the twitter screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the instagram screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the facebook profile URL. i.e. http://www.facebook.com/RunBlogRun

Provide here the linkedin profile URL. i.e. https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-eder-5497253

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved