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(21,577 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)To the world!!!
Three in a row - from behind
Gold #7
HipChick
(25,485 posts)/* Banging on with the Pot Cover...
Takket
(21,577 posts)Gatlin was way out in front and Bolt just TOOK OFF in the last 30 meters. thought Gatlin had it!!!!!!!!!!
fantastic
liberal N proud
(60,336 posts)Unbelievable
malaise
(269,054 posts)at the end of the race - idiots are everywhere.
That 400m still has me speechless. After I saw Usain in the heats I kind of knew he'd win and changed my prediction. Three straight 100ms in three Olympics - pretty awesome. Poor Gatlin - Usain is in his head.
mikeargo
(675 posts)null_bock
(13 posts)Hate to see that cocky asshole win it...
malaise
(269,054 posts)Disappear
null_bock
(13 posts)Because I happen to disagree with you about an Olympic athlete?
You're a pretty open minded guy....
Lochloosa
(16,066 posts)null_bock
(13 posts)I simply gave an opinion (on an opinion website) and I'm told to disappear.... And now you're telling me that I'VE picked on HIM?! This is a strange place...
Skeeter Barnes
(994 posts)null_bock
(13 posts)I appreciate that!
HipChick
(25,485 posts)You have a right to be cocky and brag....maybe the Drumpster could learn a lesson
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)uponit7771
(90,347 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)not Bolt
MADem
(135,425 posts)Track and field is taught from youth, to rich and poor, and it is part of the culture.
I remember when this guy was the talk of the town, celebrated in song and if you were late for an appointment you were advised to "run like Quarrie." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quarrie
Bolt deserves to win, because he has worked the hardest to develop his talent, and he is the swiftest. He came from nothing, from deep poverty--and now look at him! I don't begrudge him a thing, not even his pride at his accomplishments.
True Dough
(17,306 posts)By the time the 2020 Olympics roll around, he'll be 33. Wonder if he'll be there in the 100m finals then too? I'm thinking he probably will, but may no longer be favored for gold.
Anyway, De Grasse nabbed the bronze for Canada so I'm happy tonight!
malaise
(269,054 posts)He's already hinting at retiring - we'll see.
Bolt touched De Grasse at the starting line - and gave him a hug during the celebrations.
That kid can run.
True Dough
(17,306 posts)Plenty of future Olympic gold potential there, barring some sort of serious injury or a doping scandal (please no, never!!!! We already endured Ben Johnson).
malaise
(269,054 posts)applegrove
(118,692 posts)to change it. He can run. Let him run with his chicken wing they say.
malaise
(269,054 posts)kentuck
(111,103 posts)He is the greatest runner in my lifetime.
True Dough
(17,306 posts)if you don't count this guy:
malaise
(269,054 posts)Are you serious - he just became the first person in history to win the 100m three times in a row.
He is the greatest sprinter of all time.
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whistler162
(11,155 posts)Norman LLyod? Bravo for men ovver 100 to be running.
Javaman
(62,530 posts)that's his true talent.
when all the others thighs are burning, he speeds up.
the man is amazing.
ProfessorGAC
(65,076 posts)I was not a sprinter, in HS. I was a long jumper and a 440 yard guy, but i've been fascinated by world class track athletes for 40 years.
Bolt accelerates longer than everyone else. Most of these guys accelerate for 50 meters, sustain top speed for 20 more, and then try to lose as little speed as possible for the last 30.
He accelerates for 60 meters, holds that top speed for 25 or 30 more, and only is hanging on the last 10 meters or so. By the time he starts losing speed, his opponents have been losing speed for 20 yards already. And, his top speed is a pinch higher than their top gear. So, they have no chance in the last 30 meters.
Can you imagine if he had a world class start? Of course, at his height, that would be nearly impossible. If he could though, he'd be running 9.5.
Javaman
(62,530 posts)Yeah, if he started a sprinter, he would have records that would never be broken.
as it stands now, his current record will stand a very long time.