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

[Shaggy]

Yeah, as ever, he blitzed the field during the second third of the race and had won it with about 10 metres to go.

I didn't even notice who was second, third etc.

Likewise. BBC never put the full result up either ffs

[Assassin]

I'd guess about a metre

An easy win by all accounts

[Shaggy]

It was ....he eased down too.

[Assassin]

He's just a phenonem (I hope the spelling is correct as the Gentlemans Jack is beginning to get a grip)

[Chazza]

WTF is your Avatar all about????

[Assassin]

WTF is your Avatar all about????

Would you like me to change it

[Chazza]

I feel this may be a trap.

Yes but for nothing Spider related

[Assassin]

I feel this may be a trap.

Yes but for nothing Spider related

I'll see but no promises

[Chazza]

I'll see but no promises

Like it

[Assassin]

Like it

Its poor quality, it will not last long

[Buzzo]

Bolt

Usain Bolt plans to defend Olympic sprint titles in Rio

Usain Bolt says he intends to defend his Olympic 100m and 200m sprint crowns at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.
The Jamaican, who retained both titles as well as the 4x100m in London, quashed speculation he was planning to switch to either the 400m or long jump.
"To do the three-peat, that is the focus. I don't want to try any different events at Rio," he said.
"I will just defend my titles to show the world there's a possibility I can do it again."
The 26-year-old insisted he has no intention of easing off in his training, now that the Olympics are over.
Bolt, who also holds the 100m and 200m world records, said he aimed to run even faster next year, during which the World Championships will be held in Moscow.
He added: "It's all about hard work. When I was doing great when I was young, people used to say I was fast for my age, but I have put a lot of work into it since I was a senior athlete.
"I continue to work hard, continue staying focused and pushing myself.
"So for me that's the focus right now - to see how fast I can go and I definitely try to go faster each year."

[RichC]

has anyone ever done the 100M 3 in a row?

[Buzzo]

has anyone ever done the 100M 3 in a row?

Maybe Carl Lewis after Ben Johnson got his medal rescinded?

EDIT. Not according to Wiki. Lewis won the 100m in 84, and 88 - but not 92. He did win Gold in 4 'limpics in a row in Long Jump though.

[RichC]

nope '84 &'88

[paulg]

That will shut bitter old Lewis up then, at last.