Dr. Frank Meza, a Journalistic View
I’m not a marathon investigator like Derek Murphy, who’s way better than me at analyzing split times, photos, and videos. But I’m a longtime running journalist and a 72-year-old marathoner who’s interested in fast guys over 70....
Parvaneh Moayedi’s World Records Removed by Guinness
Last week, as I was planning to follow up with Guinness regarding the status of their review of Parvaneh Moayedi’s and Larry Macon’s records.
I had once again, requested a review after I shared...
Boston Qualifying Marathons Ranked – Which Races Send The Most Runners To Boston?
Last week, bib #s were assigned for the 2017 Boston Marathon. I immediately started the process of identifying qualifying marathons for each runner. I will utilize the qualifier information as part of my algorithm.
I was curious to see which...
Lack of Races Does Not Mean Lack of Cheating, Lying
On March 8, The 2020 Los Angeles Marathon was held. It would be the last large scale marathon run during 2020. Three days later, the sporting world as a whole came to a hault.
More Age Group Cheating Revealed in Sin City
Last Week I wrote about course cutting affecting women's age group awards in Las Vegas at The Half Marathon. Since then, a deeper dive revealed more...
I wrote about the runner on the left last week. She was the 2nd...
“Frank on a Bike” Evidence Can’t Be Dismissed
As Frank is finding some unwelcome attention on every platform possible, he still has his defenders. As previously reported, Frank was disqualified from The 2019 Los Angeles Marathon for cutting the course. Evidence is also mounting regarding...
L.A. Marathon Issues Statement, Disqualifies Meza
Frank Meza has been disqualified from The 2019 LA Marathon after evidence that he cut the course has been mounting.
From The L.A Marathon website:
Disqualification Notice
June...
As Story Goes Viral, Frank Meza is Defiant as Even More Cheating Evidence Surfaces
After The LA Marathon announced the disqualification of Frank Meza, the story has been picked up nationally. The New York Post, People Magazine and others have reported on the evidence and the disqualification of Frank.
Thousands Accused of Cheating at The Mexico City Marathon
Shortly after The 2017 Mexico City Marathon, I received requests to review the results. A Facebook page popped up outing many alleged cheaters. I read comments that there were 1000's of cheaters - runners that cut the course. I was...