Moses to return
Published : Sep 13, 2003 00:00 IST
ATHLETICS legend Edwin Moses confirmed he is making a comeback to the 400 metres hurdles at the age of 48 with an initial aim of qualifying to run in the trials for the US Olympic team for Athens.
The former world record holder, and two-time Olympic champion, held a press conference to officially announce his decision on the day of his 48th birthday and the anniversary of when he set his last world record in 1983.
Moses said his first aim was to achieve the time of 50.55sec, which would qualify him to run in next year's US Olympic trials. "If it is possible for me to appear at the Olympic trials that would be fantastic as I am an old man," he said.
"In terms of going to Athens, if things happen they happen. But realistically I can't believe it, but just to be there would serve as an inspiration."