Usain Bolt - Take a bow [Wins 100m Final]

[freelance_cricketer]

100m Gold - 9: 63 seconds


Back to Back Olympic golds now in 100m sprint. Complete domination

[cricketworm]

What a man!!!I am so happy for him!

Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant!

[freelance_cricketer]

Does a cartwheel


Whattey bloke.. Asafa Powell gave up can you believe it?

[pakistanalltheway]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer Does a cartwheel Whattey bloke.. Asafa Powell gave up can you believe it?

I don't think he gave up he was injured

[pakistanbest]

Bolt is the man yeah! Really enjoyed those 10seconds, a great athelete and entertainer

[freelance_cricketer]

Final result -

http://www.london2012.com/athletics/...100/index.html

Final

Rk	Bib	Athlete	Mark		
1	2170	  BOLT Usain	9.63
2	2169	  BLAKE Yohan	9.75
3	3216	  GATLIN Justin	9.79	
4	3217	  GAY Tyson	9.80	
5	3205	  BAILEY Ryan	9.88

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Bolt is simply amazing.
Wow take a bow, indeed.

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Wonder whether Asfa Powell injuri will cost them gold at mens 4*100

[Amjid Javed]

That was awesome from Bolt! seemed to get a poor start but just blitz the rest!

simply is the fastest man on the planet!

[Geordie Ahmed]

That was awesome, Bolt is just on another level

[pakistanalltheway]

I feel sorry for the other athletes in another generation they would have been champions .

[Afridirocks]

simply Epic

[kingusama92]

Unstoppable.

Blake put up a class performance and still was swept aside. Bolt is just ridiculously talented.

[Poison]

Originally Posted by pakistanalltheway I feel sorry for the other athletes in another generation they would have been champions .

4 people ran sub 9.80 times ... the WR was 9.85+ less than a decade ago.

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer Does a cartwheel Whattey bloke.. Asafa Powell gave up can you believe it?

He still finishes with 11.99 with Hamstring pulled.

[cricketworm]

It's disappointing see Justin Gatling playing this and winning bronze! Should have been permanently banned. Wished Tyson Gay won that Bronze.

[freelance_cricketer]

Was Asafa injured before the race? I didn't follow the other rounds. Quite sad about him.

[cricketworm]

Nope, he pulled his hamstring for the final only, it happens in this race all the time.

[cricketworm]

I am just amazed to witness Fastest ever man on the earth in my life time! So lucky! I feel very lucky.

[freelance_cricketer]

Beating WR would have been even more epic. Anyway, terrific race. China'08 still stands out.

[Amoeba]

Originally Posted by cricketworm I am just amazed to witness Fastest ever man on the earth in my life time! So lucky! I feel very lucky.

The way world records go we always see the fastest ever man in our lifetimes........

[freelance_cricketer]

Originally Posted by amoeba the way world records go we always see the fastest ever man in our lifetimes........

I was just gonna point that out, it didn't make any sense. Lol

[Amoeba]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer Beating WR would have been even more epic. Anyway, terrific race. China'08 still stands out.

That is true. Much will be made in the British media and by the public that these games are special. They may well be but for many non-sport fans it is only because it is their backyard otherwise they would pay it as much attention as they normally do. The true test of any Olympic games is the number of new records and the organisational success.

[Amoeba]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer I was just gonna point that out, it didn't make any sense. Lol

But to be fair Bolt is special and we may not see another Bolt for a generation. I thought Carl Lewis was something......but Bolt takes it to a completely new level.

[freelance_cricketer]

i made that comment regarding the race only. The only thrilling thing about this race was that Usain won again which was very much expected. Last time around however, there was wayyy too much hype. People didn't know which 1 of Asafa Powell, Tyson Gay and Usain Bolt would win, it was that damn close and the way Usain won that race, my goodness

1988 and 2008 finals simply stand out.

[AZulfi]

Seven of the eight finalists ran under 10 seconds in what was the fastest Olympic 100m final ever.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19137390

just incredible..

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by Amoeba The way world records go we always see the fastest ever man in our lifetimes........

I think it's going to be a while till we see anyone beating 9:58. It took a while to break Maurice Greene's 9:79.

Right now, the range has been between 9: 60-9: 70.

Only two men are under 9: 70 and one is under 9: 60. Means there is hardly a competition for Bolt.

[freelance_cricketer]

Originally Posted by azulfi seven of the eight finalists ran under 10 seconds in what was the fastest olympic 100m final ever. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19137390 just incredible..

And the only one who missed out [Asafa Powell] happens to be the guy who has timed less than 10 seconds more than anyone ever and missed out here due to an injury. Just goes to show how tough it is now and how Usain Bolt really is an absolute freak to be dominating in such a competitive era.

[Amoeba]

Originally Posted by AZulfi Seven of the eight finalists ran under 10 seconds in what was the fastest Olympic 100m final ever. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19137390 just incredible..

And they would have all run it if Powell hadn't got injured. Hope he is okay for the relay but doubt it.

[Pakistaniboy]

Legend!

[Zaz]

Superb final! Bolt awesome What a legend!!

[freelance_cricketer]

Check this out lol

[chaiwala]

Bolt is unbelievable.

I am also very impressed by Yohan Blake. I see a rivalry between him and Bolt forming in the near future.

[freelance_cricketer]

200m race is gonna be more exciting.

[pakistanalltheway]

BTW did anyone else see that someone threw a bottle ?

[Raz]

Bolt in a league of his own - he's near unstoppable and un-catchable during the last 50 metres. Just eats up so much of the track in so little time. Stride length and leg speed combined means no one really comes close. Thought Blake would get under 9.70 after clocking 9.75 at the trials, but not quite there yet. He will get better and faster though. Powell has had injury problems all year and it was a miracle that he got to London in the first place after nearly not being able to compete in the trials.

Gay - still the second fastest man ever at 100m - was coming back from injury and London came a bit too early for him. Gatlin was never in contention for Gold. He can dominate only if the race is at 9.8 pace.

The 200m should be a cracking one. Only last year did Blake run 19.26 - the second fastest time ever and only Bolt at the World Championships in 2009 has ran faster with a 19.19 clocking.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Gay really pushed his body to get to this stage, shame he missed out on Bronze to a cheat

Also a shame Powell got injured, would have been amazing to have everyone run sub 10

[Raz]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Gay really pushed his body to get to this stage, shame he missed out on Bronze to a cheat Also a shame Powell got injured, would have been amazing to have everyone run sub 10

Gay is a warrior when it comes to championships. He's getting better all the time and ran a season's best in the final. He will be back and well next year at the World Championships, we potentially could have all three medallists going under 9.7 in Bolt, Blake and Gay.

Powell has always gone missing at major championships (stretching back to the Olympics in 2004) and now he's not even 100% these days. His days are numbered, which, for someone with a personal best of 9.72, is a real shame.

[Space Cat]

Definitely a shame that the roider Gatlin got Bronze over Gay

[ElRaja]

loved that performance, bolt is a legend, cant wait for his next performances, and to see gatlin win bronze was also great, he did his time and showed how good he really is, juiced or not.

[chaiwala]

Usain Bolt is classy.

[freelance_cricketer]

Originally Posted by chaiwala Usain Bolt is classy.

Talk about making a statement


He's ridiculously cool, proper legend.

[Pakistaniboy]

^

Norwegian Media

[Pakistaniboy]

The last one when he see the results is HILLARIOUS!!

[Pakistaniboy]

That flavoured water interview is from when he was in Oslo 2 Months Ago and TBH the flavoured water tastes ****.

[freelance_cricketer]

If Bolt had Tyson's verbal skills, we'd have got a nice description of that flavoured water.

[ahamedirshad123]

[Amoeba]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer i made that comment regarding the race only. The only thrilling thing about this race was that Usain won again which was very much expected. Last time around however, there was wayyy too much hype. People didn't know which 1 of Asafa Powell, Tyson Gay and Usain Bolt would win, it was that damn close and the way Usain won that race, my goodness 1988 and 2008 finals simply stand out.

Not sure if that really was the case. This time around there was more doubt about whether Bolt was truely fit and there was a genuine contender in Blake. Hence there was no showboating.....he had to use every energy just to win.

In contrast last time I thought he was way ahead.....it was just a case of him against the clock.....hence the showboating.

[freelance_cricketer]

I had my money on Tyson Gay last time around tbh

[uberdoo]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer 100m gold - 9: 63 seconds back to back olympic golds now in 100m sprint. Complete domination

what a legend!

[cricketworm]

Check this out guys.

Amoeba may enjoy this

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...=tw-londonlive

[Amoeba]

Originally Posted by cricketworm Check this out guys. Amoeba may enjoy this http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...=tw-londonlive

Thanks - very interesting. Does show that Hines is the outlier - amazing performance for the time and it took 20 years to beat it. Could be the same with Bolt, but Blake is younger so may have a chance as he gets better.

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by Amoeba Thanks - very interesting. Does show that Hines is the outlier - amazing performance for the time and it took 20 years to beat it. Could be the same with Bolt, but Blake is younger so may have a chance as he gets better.

Blake has a genuine chance beating 200m record. 100 m record by Bolt is quite ridiculous! He takes only 41 strides to finish the race others take around 44+.

Asafa Powell was/is still better runner than Blake (YB's only way his up, as he is young) but I would be thrilled if Blake actually beats any of Bolt's records.