The Athletics Thread (... but predominantly about Bolt)

[Shaggy]

That was ****in great, surprised myself how I was cheering and shouting for Bolt.

Gatlin fell apart the last 10m, pure pressure. Great sporting theatre.

[paulg]

Can't believe how nervous I was watching that. So happy for Bolt. All this 'saved his sport' business is a bit much, though. It's not upto him to police drug cheats, or restore the image on his own.

[Hollowman]

It's not, but it does at times feel in the blue riband sprints as if he is the lone pure Runner standing against a pantheon of dopers.

[ChesterDave]

Bolt

Cracking start and sneaked over the line in first

[Buzzo]

What a moment to put in a big performance

He is such a class act.

[Chazza]

Just watched it.

Have that Gaitlin you cheating cunt

[Chazza]

Brilliant from Ennis as well to come back in that shape.

Gutted for KJT though she would have been right in amongst it with the Long Jump.

[Buzzo]

Andy Vernon has reopened a feud with Mo Farah after the Olympic champion won World Championship gold in the 10,000m.

European 10,000m silver medallist Vernon was not selected for the event, with Farah Great Britain's only runner.

Performance director Neil Black has said the pair's past disputes were not factors in the decision, but Vernon's latest barb appeared to challenge that.

"Great to hear you love to represent your country," he tweeted. "Thank you for stopping me do the same."

[Roboklopp]

Gutted she's not married me that Jennis.

[Assassin]

Gutted she's not married me that Jennis.

I don't think she is

[Roboklopp]

Piss off fish breath

[Assassin]

Piss off fish breath

Go and squat

[ChesterDave]

I've not caught a huge amount of the coverage. Have BBC explained at any point why they feel the need to put all this benal drivel and stupid sound effects all over their broadcast?

[Roboklopp]

Go and squat

Too sleepy today, back to oooosht training tomoz. Defo no booze tonight!

[Shaggy]

Bolt v Gatlin II tomorrow afternoon in the 200m