Usain Bolt!!

Tyler4 · 08-18-2008, 05:36 PM

My goodness! This man is incredible! I'm a huge fan of track and field (used to run the 100m and 4x100 relay myself) and this kid is a freak. I remember back in 96' when we thought Donavan Bailey was fast, but Bolt just takes it to another level.

TSG-Z · 08-18-2008, 08:42 PM

Yes, Bolt is fast as fuk! Speaking of Donavan Bailey, what ever happens to these guys that dont have major sponsors? Do they go to work like the regular folk?

Jabdo233 · 08-18-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TSG-Z

Yes, Bolt is fast as fuk! Speaking of Donavan Bailey, what ever happens to these guys that dont have major sponsors? Do they go to work like the regular folk?

Probably. But those that are talented probably won't need to go back.

They interviewed Dix after his 200m heat and asked him about this I believe. He only had a coach and his family with him and didn't have any sponsors either to pay for other stuff. He's doing really well so I am sure he will pick them up later on in his career. I hope he medals in the 200m also.

Tyler4 · 08-19-2008, 05:27 AM

^ Yea, Dix is fast also. And he seems like a good guy, he surprised me in the 100m and i hope he does it again in the 200m. He deff looked smooth yesterday.

All SmileZ · 08-19-2008, 08:16 AM

So Bolt won his 200m semi w/ 20.09. They say he shut it down again. After that 100 performance, I'd figure he could go after the 200m record too. But after looking up Michael Johnson's mark (19.32), maybe that will be a little more difficult to do. Looks like his personal best in the 200 is 19.67. I'm curious when Bolt shut it down in the heat and the type of effort he exerted.

Speaking of Michael Johnson and an earlier mention of Donovan Bailey, I was crushed when Johnson {cough} pulled up {cough} w/ a bad hammy in that 150m race after the 1996 Olympics. I bought into all the hype of Johnson being the World's Fastest, but Bailey surprised me (and Johnson too). I decided not to sleep on Bailey anymore.

Tyler4 · 08-19-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by All SmileZ

So Bolt won his 200m semi w/ 20.09. They say he shut it down again. After that 100 performance, I'd figure he could go after the 200m record too. But after looking up Michael Johnson's mark (19.32), maybe that will be a little more difficult to do. Looks like his personal best in the 200 is 19.67. I'm curious when Bolt shut it down in the heat and the type of effort he exerted.

Speaking of Michael Johnson and an earlier mention of Donovan Bailey, I was crushed when Johnson {cough} pulled up {cough} w/ a bad hammy in that 150m race after the 1996 Olympics. I bought into all the hype of Johnson being the World's Fastest, but Bailey surprised me (and Johnson too). I decided not to sleep on Bailey anymore.

I'm not a good judge of distance but Bolt deff pulled up and cruised last night in the 200m. That along with how fast the track is in Beijing, makes me think that Johnson's record will be broken. Watch out for Walter Dix though, he looked strong also.

Barzten1 · 08-19-2008, 08:31 AM

Bolt is unbelievable running at 6'5". He will beat the record

Tyler4 · 08-19-2008, 08:33 AM

It took him 41 steps to complete the 100m. It takes everyone else 44

All SmileZ · 08-19-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler4

I'm not a good judge of distance but Bolt deff pulled up and cruised last night in the 200m. That along with how fast the track is in Beijing, makes me think that Johnson's record will be broken. Watch out for Walter Dix though, he looked strong also.

I don't know what I saw last night, a quarterfinal or the semi, but Dix did look good in his heat. The only problem was that he looked to start cruising but then had to turn it back on again at the end b/c several others were about to pass him. He should be a contender for silver or bronze.

Tyler4 · 08-19-2008, 08:46 AM

^ For sure. The other American (I forget his name) looked smooth in his heat also. Maybe a Jamaica, U.S.A, U.S.A, finish?

Divergent13 · 08-19-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by All SmileZ

So Bolt won his 200m semi w/ 20.09. They say he shut it down again. After that 100 performance, I'd figure he could go after the 200m record too. But after looking up Michael Johnson's mark (19.32), maybe that will be a little more difficult to do. Looks like his personal best in the 200 is 19.67. I'm curious when Bolt shut it down in the heat and the type of effort he exerted.

Speaking of Michael Johnson and an earlier mention of Donovan Bailey, I was crushed when Johnson {cough} pulled up {cough} w/ a bad hammy in that 150m race after the 1996 Olympics. I bought into all the hype of Johnson being the World's Fastest, but Bailey surprised me (and Johnson too). I decided not to sleep on Bailey anymore.

Yeah, I believe it was confirmed that MJ faked it in order to have an excuse. If Usain does that stupid showboating like he always does he's not going to come close to beating 19.32.

Hoooper · 08-19-2008, 09:23 AM

^^^ no joke. although it was pretty impressive that he broke the WR after letting up 20m out. very strong runner. they know what his top speed is? would be cool to know

All SmileZ · 08-19-2008, 09:23 AM

Yeah, if he goes all out and w/ the fast track that Tyler mentioned, I believe he could get it. I just think he'll be so far ahead that he'll dial it down like the 100. This time it could backfire and cost him the WR. It will be the "I told you so" moment for announcers and Bob Costas.

doug · 08-19-2008, 09:39 AM

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Yeah, I believe it was confirmed that MJ faked it in order to have an excuse. If Usain does that stupid showboating like he always does he's not going to come close to beating 19.32.

lol @ show boating... is it really hurting you that bad? let it go man.. it wasn't even showboating

Navygolf13 · 08-19-2008, 10:06 AM

I dont hink he is fast enough in the 200 to break the record. That mark is unreal!!!! He has to take off three tenths of his personal best to break it, that is a lot in that race!

Tyler4 · 08-19-2008, 10:25 AM

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lol @ show boating... is it really hurting you that bad? let it go man.. it wasn't even showboating

+1. Have you ever seen what U.S. sprinters in the past act like? (Maurice Green)

Bolt entertains well, he does not showboat. As long as you are as fast as he is, then you can do whatever you want.

The WR thing is not important to him, it may be to us, but not to him. He wants gold for his country. I can respect that a lot.

Tyler4 · 08-19-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by All SmileZ

Yeah, if he goes all out and w/ the fast track that Tyler mentioned, I believe he could get it. I just think he'll be so far ahead that he'll dial it down like the 100. This time it could backfire and cost him the WR. It will be the "I told you so" moment for announcers and Bob Costas.

I wonder if the fact that HE does not own the 200m world record could motivate him to run it through?? I would like to see him get it.

All SmileZ · 08-19-2008, 10:51 AM

As much as I was a fan of Johnson, I would like to see it broken too. Breaking it would be crazy. 19.32? Are you serious?! It seems like the 100 record is broken every year (I'm exaggerating a little), but hasn't the 200 been hard to sniff since Johnson did it in '96? Bolt is not going to take the story of the Olympics away from Phelps, but he has to be story number 2 if he gets the 200 mark, right?

Tyler4 · 08-19-2008, 11:57 AM

^^ Of for sure! He has been my favorite part of the Olympics so far. I'm kinda burned out on Phelps. I mean he's great and all, but if there were 20 different ways you could run 200m, then Bolt would win all of them too. I think the media has been forgetting what Bolt might do. He could break world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100 relay!

I was a huge MJ fan as well (gold shoes FTW) but I would like to see Bolt break the record.

350z2go · 08-19-2008, 11:59 AM

ooo hes fast

08-18-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
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08-19-2008, 05:27 AM	#4
Tyler4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 329 iTrader: (11)	^ Yea, Dix is fast also. And he seems like a good guy, he surprised me in the 100m and i hope he does it again in the 200m. He deff looked smooth yesterday. __________________ Built & Tuned by Forged Performance

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All SmileZ Hi Yello Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (0)	So Bolt won his 200m semi w/ 20.09. They say he shut it down again. After that 100 performance, I'd figure he could go after the 200m record too. But after looking up Michael Johnson's mark (19.32), maybe that will be a little more difficult to do. Looks like his personal best in the 200 is 19.67. I'm curious when Bolt shut it down in the heat and the type of effort he exerted. Speaking of Michael Johnson and an earlier mention of Donovan Bailey, I was crushed when Johnson {cough} pulled up {cough} w/ a bad hammy in that 150m race after the 1996 Olympics. I bought into all the hype of Johnson being the World's Fastest, but Bailey surprised me (and Johnson too). I decided not to sleep on Bailey anymore. __________________ "Hennessy. You ain't gotta keep asking me. That's what I drink on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, my birthday, Jesus birthday, Hennessy. If they don't have Hennessy, I will take Remy as a backup."

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Tyler4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 329 iTrader: (11)	It took him 41 steps to complete the 100m. It takes everyone else 44 __________________ Built & Tuned by Forged Performance

08-19-2008, 08:46 AM	#10
Tyler4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 329 iTrader: (11)	^ For sure. The other American (I forget his name) looked smooth in his heat also. Maybe a Jamaica, U.S.A, U.S.A, finish? __________________ Built & Tuned by Forged Performance

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Hoooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Petaluma, Ca Posts: 1,836 iTrader: (0)	^^^ no joke. although it was pretty impressive that he broke the WR after letting up 20m out. very strong runner. they know what his top speed is? would be cool to know

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Navygolf13 Professional Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CO Posts: 1,602 iTrader: (4)	I dont hink he is fast enough in the 200 to break the record. That mark is unreal!!!! He has to take off three tenths of his personal best to break it, that is a lot in that race!

08-19-2008, 10:51 AM	#18
All SmileZ Hi Yello Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (0)	As much as I was a fan of Johnson, I would like to see it broken too. Breaking it would be crazy. 19.32? Are you serious?! It seems like the 100 record is broken every year (I'm exaggerating a little), but hasn't the 200 been hard to sniff since Johnson did it in '96? Bolt is not going to take the story of the Olympics away from Phelps, but he has to be story number 2 if he gets the 200 mark, right? __________________ "Hennessy. You ain't gotta keep asking me. That's what I drink on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, my birthday, Jesus birthday, Hennessy. If they don't have Hennessy, I will take Remy as a backup."

08-19-2008, 11:57 AM	#19
Tyler4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 329 iTrader: (11)	^^ Of for sure! He has been my favorite part of the Olympics so far. I'm kinda burned out on Phelps. I mean he's great and all, but if there were 20 different ways you could run 200m, then Bolt would win all of them too. I think the media has been forgetting what Bolt might do. He could break world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100 relay! I was a huge MJ fan as well (gold shoes FTW) but I would like to see Bolt break the record. __________________ Built & Tuned by Forged Performance

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