No Jamaica in London 4X100?

[Sportsfanx1]

I do not see the point of running a Racers relay team at this point of the season. Rather, I see it as an opportunity wasted, an opportunity to see how a new team-mate may affect the chemistry of the WR team.

The relay is one event in which practice definitely helps. Jamaica has not had a great record of baton exchanging at the last two WC's. It needs to be seen how a Frater to Blake to Bolt to Asafa combo (or any variation) would work.

Pending the outcome of the stimulant situation Blake will not be running

Rightfully so, he is not going to BERLIN. How can he do that stupid sh!t!

You tell me getting $1,000,000 US over five years. round out to be $250,000 a year, and you can't find a nutritionist in Jamaica where the dollar is atleast $90 to $1, to help you plan a balance meal/diet? You drinking supplements... that have link in the past to turn up positive tests in all sports. There is NO excuse!!

I'm off to my bed. This is outrageous!! NO EXCUSE!!

[Sportsfanx1]

Still not sure if Jamaica make qualifying time. Maybe the qualifying time is already met, because there is no rush to get a team on the track...

'08 marks count... i suspect the World Record will slip them in, just under the wire.

'08 marks count in some countries, Canada not being one of them.
Does Jamaica allow '08 marks ?

It is the IAAF qualifying period that counts, not national rules!

Obviously, you don't live in Canada....2008 performances, while completely acceptable to the IAAF, do not count for selection to the Canadian team...
So if you were a Canadian, and made the standard last year, you are out of luck...And a few other countries have the same idea...which is why I asked about Jamaica...

When we talking about qualifying times.. We are talking about the World Standard that IAAF set and each country have to have that time in order to compete in the World Championships.

[krip2nite]

I do not see the point of running a Racers relay team at this point of the season. Rather, I see it as an opportunity wasted, an opportunity to see how a new team-mate may affect the chemistry of the WR team.

The relay is one event in which practice definitely helps. Jamaica has not had a great record of baton exchanging at the last two WC's. It needs to be seen how a Frater to Blake to Bolt to Asafa combo (or any variation) would work.

Pending the outcome of the stimulant situation Blake will not be running

[toyracer]

I do not see the point of running a Racers relay team at this point of the season. Rather, I see it as an opportunity wasted, an opportunity to see how a new team-mate may affect the chemistry of the WR team.

The relay is one event in which practice definitely helps. Jamaica has not had a great record of baton exchanging at the last two WC's. It needs to be seen how a Frater to Blake to Bolt to Asafa combo (or any variation) would work.

[rasb]

Still not sure if Jamaica make qualifying time. Maybe the qualifying time is already met, because there is no rush to get a team on the track...

'08 marks count... i suspect the World Record will slip them in, just under the wire.

'08 marks count in some countries, Canada not being one of them.
Does Jamaica allow '08 marks ?

It is the IAAF qualifying period that counts, not national rules!

Obviously, you don't live in Canada....2008 performances, while completely acceptable to the IAAF, do not count for selection to the Canadian team...
So if you were a Canadian, and made the standard last year, you are out of luck...And a few other countries have the same idea...which is why I asked about Jamaica...

[Infama]

Still not sure if Jamaica make qualifying time. Maybe the qualifying time is already met, because there is no rush to get a team on the track...

'08 marks count... i suspect the World Record will slip them in, just under the wire.

'08 marks count in some countries, Canada not being one of them.
Does Jamaica allow '08 marks ?

It is the IAAF qualifying period that counts, not national rules!

[track_expert]

Jamaica's qualifying period goes back to 2008 and they have qualified.

Bolt should definitely run 3rd because

1) It should be his position in berlin

2) hasnt done as much speed end. work on the bend this year


Also, wouldnt someone like to see a all star relay team or something? Someone hands off to Bolt hand off to Tyson hand off to Powell. 8-)

[Sportsfanx1]

Still not sure if Jamaica make qualifying time. Maybe the qualifying time is already met, because there is no rush to get a team on the track...

'08 marks count... i suspect the World Record will slip them in, just under the wire.

Hope you right about that. Where can we find a list of the qualify relay team for Berlin? I know last year IAAF post the qualifiers.

[jamaicantrackfan]

It has been a few weeks since it was reported that it was a "Racers TC" team that will run in London.

[rasb]

Still not sure if Jamaica make qualifying time. Maybe the qualifying time is already met, because there is no rush to get a team on the track...

'08 marks count... i suspect the World Record will slip them in, just under the wire.

'08 marks count in some countries, Canada not being one of them.
Does Jamaica allow '08 marks ?

[gh]

Still not sure if Jamaica make qualifying time. Maybe the qualifying time is already met, because there is no rush to get a team on the track...

'08 marks count... i suspect the World Record will slip them in, just under the wire.

[t_monk]

I really don't see the reason for a club to be racing at this point in the season and not a country..... It seems a bit self serving to me IMO. Am all for clubs competing and all, but at this point in the season it leads you to ask... Whats the point?

[Sportsfanx1]

Still not sure if Jamaica make qualifying time. Maybe the qualifying time is already met, because there is no rush to get a team on the track.

Well Racers did 38.10 way back in February or March. Let see what they will do tomorrow. There is a great possibility they can win tomorrow.

Maybe next year we will see more races with Clubs, since it will be a down year. No Olympics or World Championships.

[Tempo]

I think it have been noted about a week now..that it's the Racers Track club that was going to run.

No it's finally confirmed

I hope more of this happens. Would be great to have international track clubs facing off in a meet or two. Would add to the flavor of international track and help fans to side with athletes regardless of nationality. I wonder if a rest of the world (including Tyson, Asafa, ...) team could beat Racers presently.

[gh]

17:19 - 4 X 100 METRES - Men START LIST

Personal Best Season Best
1 AUSTRALIA AUS 38.17 38.96
2 CANADA CAN 37.69 38.85
3 UNITED STATES 1 USA1 37.40 38.36
4 GREAT BRITAIN & N.I. 1 GBR1 37.73 38.52
5 UNITED STATES 2 USA2 37.40 38.36
6 GREAT BRITAIN & N.I. 2 GBR2 37.73 38.52
7 RACERS TC 38.10 38.10
8 SWITZERLAND SUI 38.99 39.44