BAY TO BREAKERS - A close call for women's winner Microsoft group nearly impedes runner

San Fancisco Chronicle ^ | Monday May 20, 2002 | John Crumpacker

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While Kenyan men continued their domination of the San Francisco Bay to Breakers, Sunday's race saw the long-awaited breakup of Microsoft.

It happened with about 50 yards left in the 7.46-mile race as the Microsoft centipede, 13 men linked by a nylon banner, attempted to finish ahead of the leading woman runner -- an annual goal for the top male centipede.

[Revolting cat!]

Could this spell the end of Microsoft?

[Revolting cat!]

impedes runner

Characteristic behaviour, isn't it?!

[ErnBatavia]

Crumpacker....great name for someone from San Francisco......but he ain't alone; I have a business pal up there named Bruce Fairey, known throughout our industry as "TTNO" (The Tragically Named One) - glad he's a good sport about it all.