Brazilian marathon runner's sponsor will pay bonus as if he was 1st

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

Nothing in English, sorry. The Brazilian company that sponsors Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima decided to pay the contractual bonus of R$ 200,000 (US$ 68,000) corresponding to 1st place, instead of the R$ 70,000 (US$ 24,000) corresponding to 3rd. Nice!

[Lavender Brown]

1. Good!

That was a huge bummer.

[Bluebear]

2. Excellent news.

Idiot Christian kook got a one year suspended sentence.

[Pithlet]

4. I hope he's getting mental help

I think he clearly needs it.

[Pithlet]

3. That's great

I absolutely believe that that stupid protester cost him at least a silver. I think de Lima showed a lot of class, particularly when he entered the stadium for the finish.

[GOPisEvil]

5. Makes sense...he'll be worth that in exposure to them I would think.

Everyone comes out ahead!

[redqueen]

6. Good!

Glad to hear it... so awful what happened to him.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

7. Link to company site (for all it's worth)

http://www.grupopaodeacucar.com.br/v2/nossas_causas/paodeacucar/default_nc_interna.asp?st_menu=1&idNoticia=3535&cod_area=2

You'll notice the numbers 200, 70, and the words "ouro" (gold) and "bronze" somewhere in there.

[HalfManHalfBiscuit]

8. That runner was soft.

Should have just popped that loony in the head and kept on running.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

9. Try to do that after running 23 mi, on somebody WAY BIGGER than you. (nt)

[liontamer]

10. I wish he were awarded gold as well

I mean being able to finish third even after being attacked in the middle of a marathon?