[tomsietas]

Hello friends,

I don't know what to say. I have never seen so much loyalty. I would like to thank you so much, that you have made me a happy man. As the committee excluded me from the competition I was slapped in the face. But there was something that worried me more. I was afraid that, even if I were setting one WR after the other nobody would recognize it.

It sounds kind of weird to myself, because I don't do the sport for others. I actually do the sport for my own pleasure. I enjoy it very much to challenge myself and prove myself that I am capable to do great things. But in the end I think every one of us is seeking recognition. I don't think that I would have enjoyed going to competitions where everybody would have considered me a cheater.

And now, that I have read all of your touching reactions, I know that this is not going to happen. Since I got the mail from Pierre, actually since February when AIDA informed me about a positive test, I have had a hard time. And this is the biggest support and the greatest gift you could make. I hope I can give it back to you at some point... :-)

I am very much impressed by the reactions and I am admiring every one who took action and stood up. But what YOU are doing right now Eric, is extraordinary - simply outstanding. You are a man of honour, I am bowing to you !!! It goes without saying that I wouldn't allow you to do that. You have worked hard and you deserved your chance!

One people, Tom