Part 1 of this document will examine Australia`s true position in the world of M/LD running by: 1) Comparing the rate at which Australia`s national records have improved compared to countries Australia had parity with in the early 1970`s, 2) Comparing Australia`s current capability to produce athletes capable of achieving world "Top 10" or "Merit" rankings against past capabilities and 3) Attempting to put the results of 1) and 2) above into context by examining whether the competition today is more intense than it was in the past by comparing the rate at which world records have improved over the last 30 years (1974 to 2003) compared to the previous 30 years (1944 to 1973) as well as comparing the last 15 years from 1989 to 2003 with the last 15 years of the previous 30-year period, ie, between 1959 and 1973. Part 2 will attempt to analyse why Australia is where it is and to make some suggestions as to remedying the current situation.
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