Ok just to set the record strait. It was mile 23 and he was leading by 45 seconds. The man that tackled him had a previous stunt during a Grand Pre race. He ran out with signs saying some guy sucks.
He had flown in the night before just for the marathon. It didnt matter that it was the Brazilian, he would have done it to anyone who was in first. Good thing the American wasnt in first at that moment. And when he was arrested, I heard he was drunk too. On top of all this, he is an Irish PREIST. I know I couldn't believe it either.
You would think he would be pissed off but he had a big smile on his face for the bronze medal. He also won the Sportsmenship award.
Edited, Sun Aug 29 21:37:43 2004 by evancomps