Exclusive Interview with Robert Harting about the IAAF AOY nomination

After the great response to the article Harting: “Cancel my IAAF World Athlete Nomination.” we got in contact with Robert Harting and had 3 specific questions to him. See below his answers.

Florian:

When did you first consider making your stand and withdrawing yourself from consideration?

Robert Harting:

I considered my decision when I saw the list. I saw GATLIN and Said to myself “You did everything in sport with honesty, and now in year 2014, you reached nothing because your truth has no value. Thats what I told myself and decided to ask for denomination.

Florian:

When so many athletes are quiet about doping, why have you chosen to make a stand? Why have you chosen to take such a big risk?

Robert Harting:

The Problem are not the athletes the problem is the dependence of the game. YoU only can take a stand when you are independent. Independent with your whole body and mind. Doping is no problem of germany anymore. We are already close to set a law which makes you banned from society and you will get a nice spot in jail!

Florian:

What message does your stand send to young athletes?

Robert Harting:

There is no message, its standart thinking!

Florian:

Thank you Robert Harting for taking the time to answer our questions.

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