Bob Hersh: on IAAF Council for 16 years.
M55 jumper and Hall of Famer
Willie Banks was on the USATF Board of Directors for six years, representing masters and other committees. He saw a lot. He rarely spoke of his board tenure, and when I asked him, he was careful not to reveal too much. But when I queried him this week on what he thought of
L’Affaire Hersh (the board’s reversal of a membership vote for
Bob Hersh for IAAF rep), he let ’em have it. Despite his diplomatic tone, Willie was clearly upset with his fellow directors. He told me: “I believe the best leaders provide enough information and rally public opinion to their side. Making decisions that are not transparent and well-vetted leads to distrust and anger. This is totally unforgivable for leaders of any organization.” Pow! My
story for Times of San Diego details the issue, which involved USATF Prez
Stephanie Hightower becoming IAAF Council nominee instead of Bob, who’s been on the council for 16 years.
Willie still jumps the jump decades after his WR and Olympic triple jump days.
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Hear, hear!
Any comment from William Shelton who I believe replaced Willie Banks on the Board?
Rob, I sent email inquiries to every member of the board listed on USATF directory page. Crickets.
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