arwebb Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I don't think anybody disputes Sanya Richards' talent. You don't run under 49 seconds for 400 metres without having massive ability. She has that. But I'm sure she'd swap all those fast times for the world and Olympic titles that she's failed to win. She's still comparatively young and her time may yet come. But the more championships she loses, the harder it will get for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethnalGreen Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I don't think anybody disputes Sanya Richards' talent. You don't run under 49 seconds for 400 metres without having massive ability. She has that. But I'm sure she'd swap all those fast times for the world and Olympic titles that she's failed to win. She's still comparatively young and her time may yet come. But the more championships she loses, the harder it will get for her. I thought it was interesting that Michael Johnson had the feeling she was going to choke before the race. He really doesn't rate her that much. HE should know as a great 400m runner after all. He did say though, didn't he, that she was the fastest on paper etc, but as soon as he knew the lane order, he immediately said that SAnya would go off quick which would be a mistake and would not see Chrstine coming! Class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I could say something about 'great minds' but I won't. But I did say the other day that I thought being drawn inside Richards the other day was a big advantage for Ohuruogu. I've not been as confident about a final as I was about that one. Anyway, what are we all looking forward to tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykfan845 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Only 3 medals in athletics tomorrow, so not much. Bolt should win the 200m, but the US has a chance at gold with the 400m hurdles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 You've got to think Bolt will win the 200, but what time is he going to do. He hasn't run anywhere near his maximum in the rounds, and I really do believe the world record could be on if he runs the full race. As for the 400 hurdles, it looks a pretty hard race to read. I just hope Tasha Danvers can do the business and bring home a medal. She's capable of it and her run in the semi-finals was very encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yes congratulations Britain for the gold and Australia for the surprise silver medal! But the moment of the day must go to New Zealand's nick willis after winning new zealand a bronze medal in the mens 1500m! What an amazing achievement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I doubt Bolt has what it takes to erase the 19.32sec world record in 200m. It's gonna be a pleasant surprise if he wins it with a WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruling Czar Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 eat your words he just did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruling Czar Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 arwebb, I'll wait till five years pass until I jion the Michael phelps "how great thou art" choir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 lol! yeah.. I gladly eat my words... Bolt is MAGNIFICENT!! 19.30! I thought Johnson's record could last maybe a couple more Olympics... boy, was I wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 That was simply stunning - Usain Bolt is incredible. I am still sitting here in disbelief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkh94 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 The man is not human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainad Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) That was simply stunning - Usain Bolt is incredible. I am still sitting here in disbelief. There's Usain Bolt and then there is everybody else.He is going to be one of those legendary athletes that will always stick in the memory!! Plus congrats to Tasha Danvers who took the bronze for GB in the women's 400m hurdles!! Edited August 20, 2008 by Mainad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Plus congrats to Tasha Danvers who took the bronze for GB in the women's 400m hurdles!! So unexpected too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 That was simply stunning - Usain Bolt is incredible. I am still sitting here in disbelief. The difference between him and the silver medalist was incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Just incredible. It is difficult to find appropriate words to describe the sheer scale of what Bolt has achieved today. I remember seeing Michael Johnson run 19.32 in Atlanta and wondering how that could ever be beaten. Well now we've seen it. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkh94 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I just watched a replay of the race. Everybody in the commentary box quite simply exploded when they saw the time. You could hear some of them had been cheering for Bolt all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Plus congrats to Tasha Danvers who took the bronze for GB in the women's 400m hurdles!! I've got to say about bloody time. She's promised so much for so long and I'm so pleased it's come right for her at last. And with the lass who beat her in the trials there or thereabouts, the future looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) The man is not humanI wonder how long it will be before Bolt gets caught with a dirty urine????????? Edited August 21, 2008 by RAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 The man is not human I wonder how long it will be before Bolt gets caught with a dirty urine????????? Hi RAP, you haven't been here for a long time - well, as long as he isn't caught he is innocent, but I wouldn't been very astonished, if he was caught in near future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 The USA men's 4x100m dropped the baton! Poor Tyson Gay. The USA track team is hopeless this year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykfan845 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 They've been quite a disappointment this Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nigeria dropped the baton too. GBR is disqualified. So all medalists from Athens (GBR, USA, Nigeria) are out. Now let's see the women's heats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Again.. USA dropped the baton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykfan845 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 US track has got to be questioning themselves after this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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