![]() In the late 1980s vague reports of such a weapon under development by the former Soviet sports community were dismissed as a practical joke, a Communist derivative of the American "hot-foot" prank. Secret Service suggests that aforementioned "clicking" could have been caused by an explosive device implanted in shoe. THIRD LEAD: This possibility should be treated with utmost respect. It is possible a stress-activated de-cementing agent was applied to the shoe prior to the race. Coming out of the last turn the sole could be seen flip-flopping. But as race began, shoe began to decompose. Inspection of shoe's spikes revealed nothing. ![]() Prior to the Watts reported hearing noise he described as "a clicking" in shoe. SECOND LEAD: It is possible that the shoe was primary target. (Note: Watts was not wearing Nike shoes in shower.) Radio communication will be maintained until Watts has finished brushing his teeth. One agent will be stationed inside the bathroom and another in the public hallway outside the door. ![]() Until this phase of investigation is resolved, Watts has been instructed to bathe in seated position in presence of Nike security. Secret Service is inspecting floor for signs of lubrication. Until resolved, Sergei Bubka's food is to subjected to a 24-hour-advance taste test by Manute Bol.įriday, Watts escaped serious injury after slipping while taking a shower in hotel room and striking toilet with his head. Initial theory is that Watts was the guinea pig in plot to fatten Nike athletes as a means of weakening our position atop the international athletic shoes market. Secret Service reports long-held suspicions of possible attempts by rival shoe companies to hinder our athletes by dietary means. Detailed analysis of each possibility follows.ĮVIDENCE THAT REEBOK DID IT: Everyone knows they did it.ĬOURSE OF INVESTIGATION: Initial investigation is following three leads of inquiry.įIRST LEAD: Since winning the Olympic gold medal last summer, Watts has been overweight by as much as 10 pounds (f.y.i agents in Europe: 283.4952 grams). Fourth possibility: sabotage from outside the company. Third possibility: sabotage within the company. Second possibility: that Watts exerted unusual pressure on the shoe, indicating that specifications for his shoe and for shoes of all other world-class athletes must be reviewed. First possibility: a simple breakdown in the cement holding the upper to the sole, or human error in its construction. POSSIBLE CAUSES: Secret Service is investigating four possibilities in lieu of forensic results. He is currently in Africa tracking reports on the existence of Flubber. For purposes of description, sole dangles at an angle identical to Michael Jordan's tongue.ĬAUSE OF AUTOPSY DELAY: Chief pathologist, code name Dr. Initial inspection suggests that the upper has been violently disconnected from its sole. I was praying he wasn't hurt."ĮVIDENCE: Shoe is under 24-hour guard by Nike Secret Service at undisclosed location awaiting detailed autopsy by corporate forensic team. John Smith, coach of Watts, reports he knew "something was wrong as soon as the race began. During warmups prior to tragedy Wednesday Watts complained of problems with the left shoe. Shoe was worn by Watts during successful semifinal here Monday. Such shoes are constructed in special Nike department known as the "Model Shop." Model Shop employs four workers. We believe these are the very best athletic shoes in the world. More than 100 world class athletes compete in custom-made Nike shoes. BACKGROUND: Shoe was custom-made for Watts at Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.
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