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  • kops21
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  • kops21
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    • 26 Mar `06, 7:33PM

      It was COL Bernard Tan, 39. collapsed 600m from the finish line. Sent to CGH but was pronounced dead at 10.56am.. cause of death is being investigated.... image

  • kops21
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    • 26 Mar `06, 7:34PM
      Originally posted by laurence82:
      u went for the biathlon huh?

      i got one fren also got go

      Yup, went for the event. Razz

  • hisoka
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    • 26 Mar `06, 7:45PM

      evil though it sounds, i’ve always held the believe that those who engage in such sports that put such a great strain on their body deserve it if they die or get injured doign it. same with record breaking attempts.

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    • 26 Mar `06, 8:16PM

      it's kinda true actually..

      if you wanna push to such limits, your body may give out.. and if your body gives out, you die...

      and people with families who love him and are dependent on him are left behind.. because he pushes until he keeled over and died...

      because of his pushing so hard, they're to struggle on without him.. i think he's kinda selfish..

      when you have a family, your life isn't your own anymore..

      Originally posted by kops21:
      ur thoughts are abit unorthodox Confused
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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:09PM

      where is the line to draw? what is too much? What is onself limit is not other limit.

      Being human, we are pushing the line every now and then. Knowing when to push and when to withdraw when the chips are down ought to be the right thing to do.

      Unfortunately certain thing in life, no matter what precautions we took, still risk of failure.

  • laurence82
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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:13PM

      ah kops

      u not young liao

      dont push so hard

      i dont want to be forced to kidnap your smelly socks again

      the last incident very traumatic u noe

  • hisoka
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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:24PM
      Originally posted by kops21:
      ur thoughts are abit unorthodox Confused

      perhaps. but i do believe that they chose to take such a risk for no real good reason therefore the consequences are theirs to bear

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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:29PM

      Arrow It's luck, or fate if you want to call it.

      One doesn't have to run to die.

      Anyway, I wonder people who take part in biathlon train.

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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:38PM
      Originally posted by laurence82:
      ah kops

      u not young liao

      dont push so hard

      i dont want to be forced to kidnap your smelly socks again

      the last incident very traumatic u noe

      yeah loh...old leow...now even Army put me in Mindef Reserve..... Rolling Eyes

      mi very kiasee that why until now still very slow Embarassed

      dont steal my socks lah...my precious socks.... Mad

      life is unpredictable. If you die, at least you die doing something you enjoy Confused

  • kops21
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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:41PM
      Originally posted by Parka:
      Arrow It's luck, or fate if you want to call it.

      One doesn't have to run to die.

      Anyway, I wonder people who take part in biathlon train.

      there are clinic to train for biathlon. there are time trial to make sure folks are able to complete the swim leg. Of course, there are ppl that refuse to train and still pass the trail. Just like taking exam, some student dont study and can still score well for it. Rolling Eyes

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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:42PM

      I believe people do such activities for a sense of self-actualisation, not to commit suicide. Neutral

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    • 26 Mar `06, 9:43PM
      Originally posted by kops21:
      yeah loh...old leow...now even Army put me in Mindef Reserve..... Rolling Eyes

      mi very kiasee that why until now still very slow Embarassed

      dont steal my socks lah...my precious socks.... Mad

      life is unpredictable. If you die, at least you die doing something you enjoy Confused

      i go send boss to steal ur smelly socks

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    • 27 Mar `06, 9:18AM

      If he collapsed at the swim, i would have understand.. but at the run? Weather was quite good for the run leh... and the water point was quite well-manned, got thick isotonic drink and Milo-"peng" somemore..

      so sad.. Sad

  • Manager433
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    • 27 Mar `06, 10:05AM

      Its time SAF seriously consider this. Cut off age for IPPT test-33yrs old and FFI at the age of 30.

  • kops21
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    • 28 Mar `06, 10:14PM
      Originally posted by mhcampboy:
      Isnt Colonel Bernard head of PR for the Saf??

      sound like him

  • kops21
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    • 28 Mar `06, 10:15PM
      Originally posted by k4korny:
      If he collapsed at the swim, i would have understand.. but at the run? Weather was quite good for the run leh... and the water point was quite well-manned, got thick isotonic drink and Milo-"peng" somemore..

      so sad.. Sad

      first time i see milo-peng at water point....i grab a few cups...yummy.... Razz

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