Jaimoe Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Bolt goes for double-gold at 10:20am on the CBC. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I watched him last night - the guy is something else. What makes it even better is the way he sticks it to the Americans! Dude is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks for the tip. Just turned the TV on. Here they go .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 W O W ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Just as impressive as the 100 metre race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I really hope he is on the up and up. It's too easy to be suspicious today. One thing that worries me is that there is no drug testing in Jamaica at all. I will hope for the best and enjoy the accomplishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 That's what I'm doing too. I hope he's on the up and up. The one thing I like about Bolt is that he was tall and running really fast as a youngster, so he just didn't appear out of thin air and start winning races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Man Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 what was the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 19:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Man Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 jesus, did he actually run the whole way in this one? or did he just coast for the final 10 metres or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I enjoyed watching the semi-final on NBC last night. Bolt was jogging the last 30m and casually looking at the American to the left of him. The American was going full throttle.They finished the race pretty much tied. The NBC announcer was commenting on how close they were. All I could think is the Bolt was going to chew this guy up in the final. He was playing with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Did you watch it on NBC this morning? Id love to hear how they called it. I've noticed they're even more annoying than I had previously thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Bolt vs Phelps8 Golds is great but what Bolt has done blows my mind. I am pretty confident he will lead Jamaica to a gold in the relay as well.I guess I am more impressed by an indivdual running than I am by swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 there is no drug testing in Jamaica at all.Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Did you watch it on NBC this morning? Id love to hear how they called it. I've noticed they're even more annoying than I had previously thought.You are assuming that NBC showed the race at all. They haven't aired many big events live in the morning. Instead, they pretend that the event never happened and promo the hell out of it for their prime time coverage 12 hours later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 there is no drug testing in Jamaica at all.Really? According to what I heard on CBC yesterday the Jamaican Track Federation does not test it's athletes. Of course they are subject to the testing done internationally at select events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 there is no drug testing in Jamaica at all.Really? According to what I heard on CBC yesterday the Jamaican Track Federation does not test it's athletes. Of course they are subject to the testing done internationally at select events. I believe it's every international event, not just "select" events. Jamaica is an anomoly not only for testing, but in producing great sprinters throughout modern times. Hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 The HD slow-mo replays of the running on CBC are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 there is no drug testing in Jamaica at all.Really? According to what I heard on CBC yesterday the Jamaican Track Federation does not test it's athletes. Of course they are subject to the testing done internationally at select events. I believe it's every international event' date=' not just "select" events. Jamaica is an anomoly not only for testing, but in producing great sprinters throughout modern times. Hmmm.[/quote']On that note, does the IOC test every medal winner? Cuz if they dont, they should. It would be a great deterrant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 On that note, does the IOC test every medal winner? Cuz if they dont, they should. It would be a great deterrant. Yeah, like Carl Lewis (fucking cheat). I'm hoping the Bolt is clean too. That was one helluva performance; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 On that note, does the IOC test every medal winner? Cuz if they dont, they should. It would be a great deterrant.Pretty sure they do.There are cynics who believe Bolt might be too good to be true himself. But the Jamaican insists he is clean, that he plays by the rules, that any improvement he's enjoyed over the last few months has come courtesy of rededicating himself to his training and staying off the dance floor he loves so much.Before the race, track officials said he had been subjected to 11 doping tests since the beginning of 2008, including four since July 27. None so far has come back positive.Usain in the membrane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 [color:red]IOC Anti-Doping Rules – 07.05.2008Tests can be done on blood and urine at any time.5.6.1.2.1 For sports competed on an individual basis each Athlete finishing in the top five placements in all disciplines in the competition, plus two other Athletes (in the lead-up Competitions or the final) unless otherwise agreed between the IOC and the relevant IF.5.6.1.2.2 For Team Sports or other sports in which awards are given to teams, Testing will be conducted throughout the Period of the Olympic Games. During the preliminary rounds, the quarter and semi-finals (but not necessarily on all these occasions), at least one Athlete will be selected from at least 25% of the Competitions. In addition, a minimum of three Athletes will be selected from each of the top four finishing teams.[color:red]5.6.1.2.3 EPO Tests: All three medallists plus Athlete(s) selected by the IOC MC.[color:red]5.6.1.3 All Athletes that establish or break a world record or an Olympic record.5.6.1.4 The IOC may also select Athletes or teams for Target Testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 See, the kids clean!Now if only they did that in Baseball for HR and RBI leaders...and K leaders too for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ron Maclean is heading home following his mother's death today. Sad news for a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ron is a nice guy. Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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