37.25..???

[Texas]

"IF"...Gay had been himself could the USA have ran that fast at the games? Keep in mind that's a track that saw three sprint WR's. Also keep in mind the USA would have been in a catch up situation.

Yes this was Jamaica's year, talking second place.

[imaginative]

A qualified ``yes'': If we compare PBs of the current crop with the 37.40
runners and further consider how well the french managed to run with weaker
runners. even a 37.10 could have been doable. Would they have managed with the
typical US exchange performances? Of that I am not sure.

[Marlow]

I'd have to say no. Going into the Games with these sprinters and a healthy Gay, I'd have expected around 37.60 at best.

[dukehjsteve]

woulda, shoulda, coulda.... not

[26mi235]

I'd have to say no. Going into the Games with these sprinters and a healthy Gay, I'd have expected around 37.60 at best.

That seems conservative with fast (sub-10) sprinters with several that are slowish out of the block (Gay, Dix). But 37.10, NO.

[Texas]

A qualified ``yes'': If we compare PBs of the current crop with the 37.40
runners and further consider how well the french managed to run with weaker
runners. even a 37.10 could have been doable. Would they have managed with the
typical US exchange performances? Of that I am not sure.

I see it that way also. While I can't see a USA win, I do see them close. I think a 37.25ish is very realistic on "that" track.

[trackhead]

I'd have to say no. Going into the Games with these sprinters and a healthy Gay, I'd have expected around 37.60 at best.

2006 IAAF World Cup
1 6 United States
(Kaaron Conwright; Wallace Spearmon; Tyson Gay; Jason Smoots) USA 37.59 (CR)