Short man Kebede storms to London marathon win

Pleased to report that one of my bethren, Kebede Tsegay (5ft 2ins) of Ethiopia, has just stormed to win. And the ever-lovely BBC commentators were quick to mock the man. Knuckle-headed six footer, Steve Cram, using his razor-sharp wit and expert analysis, noted that Kebede was wearing a very large watch and was surprised that such a small man could wear something of that size. His fellow commentator suggested it might be the difference between a personal best and not.

This is within seconds of Kebede wrapping the win up, and before second place had finished. This is surely a most outrageous case of what you might call large man syndrome from Cram who can't bear to see the short man win and has nothing decent to say apart from cretinous comments.

This result also leaves me to wonder whether the short man is at a natural advantage in distance running events. Kebede is very short, as is Haile Gebrsellasie, the current marathon world record holder. Perhaps there is something in the height weight distribution which does put those of us lucky enough to be under 5ft 7ins at a natural advantage.

Still doesn't mean I'm going to be taking up running any time soon - weak knees is my excuse, and the knowledge I could be an amazing distance runner if I want to demonstrate the fact.