So apparently all pre-2005 world record could be rewritten by a purposal from European Athletics.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39774233

 

 

What do you make of this bizarre idea?

No. Just no. That's like saying there weren't any good athletes before 2005. I get why they want to do it, but if I was a clean athlete who had held a record for 20 years I would be in despair.

You are taking away a record from someone and giving them a bad name. If there is no proof of wrong doing on the part of the athlete, I think they have no grounds to do this.

They'll be many lawsuits if this were to happen.

Ridiculous especially records like Mike Powell and Jonathan Edwards.

It might not even happen anyway.