A Race In Which Nice Guys Finished Last For Finishing First Together

The coaches and meet officials involved, all of them caring, dedicated educators, said in essence, "Sorry, boys, but there's nothing we can do about it."

But that was the wrong answer. Rules and laws are changed and amended all the time. That's one of the perks of living in this country. Sitting back and taking it on the chin shouldn't have been the reward for McGovern and Kays. Nice guys shouldn't have to finish last.