100 meters

cantknockthehustle · #1 08-20-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I'd like to see him attempt to stretch out and go for the 400 record now, with how fluid he runs and his freakish speed he shouldn't have any problems with it for 2012. Imagine a 100/200/400 triple?

I would too, but my hunch is that the reason he made the switch from 200/400 running to 100/200 running is that he isn't tough enough to handle 400m training. He just put it all together recently, although in his late teens he had a reputation for being lazy. You can't be lazy and run the 400m...but maybe he is such a freak he could run 42 sec.

The 100m is always the first weekend of the olympics, but the 200/400 running typically overlaps. Remember in 1996 MJ had to get the schedule changed so he could do both.

cantknockthehustle · #2 08-20-2008, 05:13 PM

Jamaica is gonna run 36.95

He is what I'd rather see:

Leg 1: Michael Frater
Leg 2: Asafa Powell
Leg 3 and 4: Usain Bolt

How great would that be?

Heels1989 · #3 08-20-2008, 10:11 PM

that dude is ridiculously fast.

ArlJim78 · #4 08-20-2008, 10:14 PM

just caught Bolts WR 200. I've never seen a guy so much better than the rest of the field in the short distances at the Olympics. he was only running against the clock. the only time his races were close, he was jogging while the others were all out.

ArlJim78 · #5 08-20-2008, 10:25 PM

glad to see that Walter Dix got a medal, even if it was due to a double disqualification. the guy is no nonsense and shows up every time with lots of fight and runs fast despite the fact he's built like Earl Campbell.

cantknockthehustle · #6 08-20-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

just caught Bolts WR 200. I've never seen a guy so much better than the rest of the field in the short distances at the Olympics. he was only running against the clock. the only time his races were close, he was jogging while the others were all out.

I think the progression of this record is fascinating. It is very much the opposite of the 100m record, which is shaved away by a couple of hundredths of seconds every 2-3 years. The 200m world record of 19.72 was set in 1979 and stood for 17 years, until MJ ran 19.66 and ultimately 19.32 in 1996. Then, for the next 12 years (1996 - 2008) 200 meter runners at the elite level ran in the area of 19.7 - 20.0 at World Championships and Olympic Games, but never close to 19.3, until now. It shows how above and beyond MJ and Bolt are from their competition; If it wasn't for those two, the world record would have essentially remain unchanged since 1979.

SniperSB23 · #7 08-20-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cantknockthehustle

I would too, but my hunch is that the reason he made the switch from 200/400 running to 100/200 running is that he isn't tough enough to handle 400m training. He just put it all together recently, although in his late teens he had a reputation for being lazy. You can't be lazy and run the 400m...but maybe he is such a freak he could run 42 sec.

The 100m is always the first weekend of the olympics, but the 200/400 running typically overlaps. Remember in 1996 MJ had to get the schedule changed so he could do both.

He's 21, he could grow up a lot mentally in the next four years. If he decides he wants to stamp himself as the greatest runner for all time that might be enough to summon the dedication it will take. If he went for all three events in the Olympics he will be THE Olympics, the schedulers will work with him even if the TV studio has to get involved to make it happen.

#8 08-20-2008, 10:56 PM

400 is a very different beast.
I dont think he can last.
But I never thought a guy that tall
could possibly be quick enough to win
at 100m.

Who knows.
I am still stunned by the 100m win.
It was too easy.

SniperSB23 · #9 08-20-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pgardn

400 is a very different beast.
I dont think he can last.
But I never thought a guy that tall
could possibly be quick enough to win
at 100m.

Who knows.
I am still stunned by the 100m win.
It was too easy.

I'm less stunned by a guy that tall winning the 100 than I am by a guy that tall being able to run the turn on the 200 so fast.

#10 08-20-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I'm less stunned by a guy that tall winning the 100 than I am by a guy that tall being able to run the turn on the 200 so fast.

Once he gets going he really eats up ground.
But you are right, the turns would be tough for a taller man.
I just dont see how he gets started so well for the 100.

If he ever tries the 400 and 800 and wins them both
my head will explode. I dont see anyone ever pulling this
double off in today's specialized track world.

ddthetide · #11 08-21-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I'm less stunned by a guy that tall winning the 100 than I am by a guy that tall being able to run the turn on the 200 so fast.

his thin build and longer stride help him walk the inside line and he keeps himself in lane 4 or farther out to help open up the arc of the turn. big guys don't like lane 1-2.

SniperSB23 · #12 08-21-2008, 09:11 AM

Our 4X100 team is a f***in embarassment. Maybe these guys should think about actually practicing baton exchanges. One of the few remaining things I was looking forward to in the Olympics was the US and Jamaica going head to head in the relay finals. Instead the US doesn't even get out of prelims.

cantknockthehustle · #13 08-21-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Our 4X100 team is a f***in embarassment. Maybe these guys should think about actually practicing baton exchanges. One of the few remaining things I was looking forward to in the Olympics was the US and Jamaica going head to head in the relay finals. Instead the US doesn't even get out of prelims.

Women are out too. Disappointing Olympics for USATF.