Olympian2004 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 You're not going to congratulate him on this run then Olympian? No, I won't. I watch athletic events long enough to know that this can't be for real, especially regarding how difficult it was to break the 100 m world record even only by one hundredth through all the years. Sad to say, but I was rarely so certain that a medal winner was doped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Well, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 By the way: According to the official results, there was absolutely no wind during the 100 m final. So nature didn't help to achieve this world record. See here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code1390 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 "I wasn't worried about the world record. I didn't know it until I'd done my victory lap," Bolt told BBC Sport. I don't know how thats possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) Well, we'll see. mhh - I think we should take everybody as drug-free as long as he/she is catched - but I think it is legitimate to challenge such effort - I wonder if he had been checked on a regular basis in the last four years... Edited August 16, 2008 by Citius Altius Fortius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Very happy for Jamaica today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 "I wasn't worried about the world record. I didn't know it until I'd done my victory lap," Bolt told BBC Sport.I don't know how thats possible. Obviously by the way he finished the race, he was more concerned of winning the gold than worrying about the world record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 mhh - I think we should take everybody as drug-free as long as he/she is catched - but I think it is legitimate to challenge such effort - I wonder if he had been checked on a regular basis in the last four years... I understand he's had four blood tests since he's been in China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) I understand he's had four blood tests since he's been in China ... but that is not on a regular basis - just a moron would take drugs during Olympic Games, since there are drug test possible "every time" - how often was he checked in the last e.g. four years? (every two months - every three months - every half year - every year?) No clever athlete would use drugs during championships - the work out phase is much more important - therefore an athlete has to be tested several times a year without any announcement - otherwise is the anti-doping-fight just lip-service.... And every athlete, who isn't tested regularly is more suspicious than an athlete, who is tested regularly... Edited August 16, 2008 by Citius Altius Fortius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibirapuera Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Just saying,but this smashing performance remembers me Flo Jo in Seoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) Is anyone else daring to stay up and support Paula Radcliffe in the Marathon. I don't know why but I get more emotional when she competes, than for any other British athlete. If she wins I think I will faint - how gay does that sound? BTW....Usain Bolt, i'm still recovering from that race. How is that possible? Edited August 16, 2008 by Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Is anyone else daring to stay up and support Paula Radcliffe in the Marathon. I don't know why but I get more emotional when she competes, than for any other British athlete. If she wins I think I will faint - how gay does that sound? I'm not sure what to do- I want Paula Radcliffe to win gold more than anyone else in the British team - but the timing of the event couldn't be worse - I want to see the swimming, rowing, sailing and cycling tomorrow too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am pretty sure where I will be in 4 hours time. I don't know why but Paula Radcliffe just seems to encompass everything about British sport for me. I'm getting nervous for her. It is such a shame that she hasn't had the best preparation but I am sure she will give it everything. I suspect this will be her last chance of an Olympic medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am pretty sure where I will be in 4 hours time. I don't know why but Paula Radcliffe just seems to encompass everything about British sport for me. I'm getting nervous for her. It is such a shame that she hasn't had the best preparation but I am sure she will give it everything. I suspect this will be her last chance of an Olympic medal. mhh - maybe I will stay awake, too - I started to watch Hercule Poirot-DVDs (just watching "The Adv. of the Clapham Cook") and I will do a "Agatha Christie's Poirot-DVD-night" until Olympics start again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I have to agree with Olympic2004, but he is not the only one I am suspicious of, also the Polish shot put winner and the heavily favoured Americans that didn't win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 mhh - I think we should take everybody as drug-free as long as he/she is catched - but I think it is legitimate to challenge such effort - I wonder if he had been checked on a regular basis in the last four years... I did hear a Jamaican official the other day saying they felt their athletes were being overly tested, so perhaps they are being 'target tested' like the IOC said some athletes would be. I understand the cynicism of some posters and I suppose athletics has made a rod for its own back with high profile scandals of the recent past. But, for the sport's sake, let's just pray Bolt is clean. I have no reason, other than cynicism, to suspect otherwise and I'm convinced Michael Johnson's 200 metres world record must go as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I'm not sure what to do- I want Paula Radcliffe to win gold more than anyone else in the British team - but the timing of the event couldn't be worse - I want to see the swimming, rowing, sailing and cycling tomorrow too! I suspect we may need a Michael Phelps-type diet to get through it but I'm ready for the challenge. Come on Paula! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I’m going to watch the beginning, but hopefully nothing as mellow dramatic as Athens will happen, I dont think I could take the strain. And hopefully Paula Radcliff will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 What's time does it start UK time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Half past midnight, I believe. So time for a quick powernap after Match of the Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a bid of magic Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 BBC Commentator has just said it was a very surreal and low-key start to the Women's Olympic Marathon as no spectators were allowed in Tiananmen Square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 looking forward to the womens marathon! 11 minutes in and it looks slow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a bid of magic Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 It's 26 degrees in Beijing right now with a 78% humidity level. But expect both of those figures to go up in the next couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a bid of magic Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Deena Kastor's pulled up after 5km - one of the pre-race favourites, saying that's somethings 'popped' - she's limping, and her race looks over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) I did hear a Jamaican official the other day saying they felt their athletes were being overly tested, so perhaps they are being 'target tested' like the IOC said some athletes would be.I understand the cynicism of some posters and I suppose athletics has made a rod for its own back with high profile scandals of the recent past. But, for the sport's sake, let's just pray Bolt is clean. I have no reason, other than cynicism, to suspect otherwise and I'm convinced Michael Johnson's 200 metres world record must go as well. yeah - it seems that there are "target testings", but such "target testings" during Olympic Games or championships are not effective to prevent doping - like I have already said just a moron would use drugs during a competition... As long as not every country in the world has a national anti-doping-agency, which tests the athlete regularly several time a year, the anti-doping fight of the IOC isn't able to take seriously... Edited August 17, 2008 by Citius Altius Fortius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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