Lucky I stipulated "sprints".

And that the race in question was NOT September since my records don't go back that far.

But at first glance for this October 12 event:

Despite nearly leading throughout Choisir's section rankings read: ~ 1, 1, 5, 16, 16, 16, 5, 8

Running last in 3 sections surely must complicate the decision as to whether Choisir deserves a sustained pace credit.

I also wonder whether Choisir should run (or be backed at) >1200m.

As an aside Great Glen's figures seem around as impressive as Choisir's, but he hasn't raced since.


I also stand by my earlier observation (for SPRINTS). If you ignore distractions such as hills, bends and losers who don't pace themselves properly, then:

Tppically each running section is slower than its predecessor.

Anyone can freely check this for themselves with Sportscolour winner figures for a few straight sprints.


Of course it may not look that way if you include the "3 second start up tax" and only have a 600m sectional reading.