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Originally posted by The Atheist
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And best of all is that Blake's RT was .22 in that 9.96, so if he drops his RT down to like 0.15 which is the type of RT that most sprinters have normally, he is capable of running in the high 9.8's already just from doing that! A 19 year olds in the 9.8's, now that would be pretty intense!!! -
Gay's 9,77 knocked Greene (9,85) and Powell (9,85) from the Olympic Stadium record books as co-holders of the stadium records in the m-100m.Comment
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Since we're now talking basic conversions, I think some perspective needs to added. Leading up to Beijing last year, Bolt had no basic sub-9.8 times. In fact, there were none at all. Yes, Bolt had the WR at 9.72s, but this had a hefty wind behind it. His foray into the basic sub-9.8 region didn't begin until Beijing and after, and even then he still only has two basic sub-9.8s (9.69,0.0 and 9.77,-1.3).
At this point last year, Bolt's fastest basic time was 9.85(-0.1) = 9.84s. He's essentially at the same level this year. Gay's run today gives him the fastest 100m mark (basic and actual), and he is ahead of Bolt's progression from last year.
Until we get a good glimpse of what Bolt is capable of in the 100m this year, Gay cannot be discounted as a potential gold medalist. Of course, Bolt's 19.59s is a good indicator that he's on pace for something big, and he'll no doubt respond to today's events at his next meet.
I think it will take sub-9.7 to win in Berlin, and there are two people capable of that.Comment
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Actually he has done that. He did coach Ray Stewart from scratch and got him to a Olympic Final as a schoolboy.Originally posted by justblaze1011Comment
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Great races by this field, though Bailey didn't match his prelim race today.
Its a good thing Tyson hasn't conceded those races in Berlin to Bolt as of yet, cuz he has been putting on a show.
Much respect goes to Gay as folks continue to place every reason for him to be no chance at even a silver medal, let alone winning.
At least he hasn't given up, and that's the most important thing!Comment
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[quote=The Atheist]And best of all is that Blake's RT was .22 in that 9.96, so if he drops his RT down to like 0.15 which is the type of RT that most sprinters have normally, he is capable of running in the high 9.8's already just from doing that! A 19 year olds in the 9.8's, now that would be pretty intense!!![/quote:2n742wf0]Originally posted by "The Atheist":2n742wf0
You are so right!! You did see him going 9.95 area. I am really impress with him...he really came through in this race!! This will be hugh achievement for him..the most eye pleasing thing was seeing how he came from way back to past some solid guys!! The way he did it, to me is more impressing.Comment
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Maybe i am misinterpreting this but are you saying Bolt has never been under pressure before? Championship race or not... Gay "pressured" Bolt last year in New York... Berlin will be madnessOriginally posted by az2004
Btw Powell still does not look good I'm not saying this because he lost to Gay, but his start is still "crappy" and he's doing everything with his right side...Comment
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Actually the first meeting I witnessed between these two was a dog fight. Jamaica International Invitational '06 over 200m. Bolt prevailed by an eyelash coming from behind with a stirring finish. The battle at Worlds shaping up to be something similar over 200m. I actually believe Bolt will handle him fairly comfortably over 100mOriginally posted by 26mi235Comment
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Of course! There is a guy .03 behind him! Why would this ever be in doubt?Originally posted by EZSum
As for the Jamaicans suggesting sub 37, you will need it :lol: . But in all seriousness, I hate to make a prediction for a race I am this excited for (being the 4x1), but I am tentatively going with Jamaica at this point.
This is simply untrue. Asafa is steadily improving from his ankle injury, I mean the progression is pretty obvious. His technique right now is inferior to what he can accomplish, that is also obvious. Yes, today, in Rome, Tyson was the better man. But that doesn't mean we can start throwing around stuff like "Gay was in his vision, which is why Powell lost".People are acting like Asafa allowed Gay to win, or that he can simply turn a switch and run a 9.7x. Gay beat him. Gay was in his vision, which is why Powell lost.Comment
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Full results?Comment
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Originally posted by justblaze1011
I don't think it's a disrespect. I just think that Bolt is just that good and people are just trying talk up their favorite athlete to get on your nerve especially because you are such a backer of Gay. Don't take it that personal, man.
One Love!One Love!!!Comment
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What's wrong with thinking ASAFA can clear his head and finish ahead of GAY ??? How is that disrespectful? Asafa Powell ran 9.77 numerous a time, but haven't produce close to those times in Major Championships!! If he go to Berlin mentally prepare than anything else, he can finish behind BOLT!!Originally posted by justblaze1011Comment
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Now this in my eyes is Tyson's official 9.77! That ish last year still seems fugayzi to me. Good Job Tyson.AfrikanComment
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Where else will he finish - ahead of him?Originally posted by Sportsfanx1Comment
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huh lol Brussels last year bolt came from a real bad start to win 9.77 and beat Powell 9.83, and his 9.72 and the Olympics, so he deals with te pressure just fineOriginally posted by az2004Comment
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