Bolt Wins 200; DQ Gives U.S. Silver and Bronze

the kid is amazing! i thought he was going to be faster, but a world record nonetheless.

Congrats to Bolt. Any links to video? I know NBC will not let any link on youtube until they show it on Primetime.

Sheer genius! Not taking anything from Phelps, but this guy has made this Olympics his own. Coming from a small, impoverished country like Jamaica, his efforts speak a lot of the triumph of human spirit. Lightening Bolt he sure is.

A true Sport Hero for his country. Bolt Worked hard in this race. No easing up like he did in 100M

This is great--here is a great sprinter, but also a natural actor, a man with great vitality and charisma and sparkle, a man who can transcend the sport and become an icon. I laughed and laughed the way he started celebrating even before crossing the finish line in his previous races. He is so cool.

When does this air on TV? Or has it already aired?

Amazing athlete. What a star. And what a refreshing attitude and pleasant change from some of the joyless, soulless athletes.

(You need to improve your reporting by the way: you say he is "the first man to win the 100 and 200 in the same Olympics since Carl Lewis in 1984" and then you say "He is the only man to win both events in a single Olympics." Contradictory.)

As a Jamaican, I am so proud. Congrats Bolt

Yep, there are several video links from major TV networks all over Europe who had the good sense to carry the race live. Not so for the geniuses at NBC. Not to worry though, the rest of the world knew that history would have been made again by Usain Bolt and were there to cover it live! Go Jamaica!!

Yay, Jamaica!

Curious to know what caused Spearmon to get DQ'd?

great，he's all-round hero.

Read the whole sentence, Jack (no contradiction).

Bolt is an amazing freak of anatomy perfectly built for speed.

Nonetheless, I've always been disgusted by the lack of respect sprinters have for their sport. Bolt's showboating and arrogance border on the obscene and no amount of talent will cover up his basic lack of sportsmanship.

Take a clue from the American swim teams ... The sportsmanship they all have shown is simply inspiring and what the Olympics is all about.

Jack Steen....read a little more closely, he is the only to win both AND set world records in both in the same Olympics.

The man is a winner.

He doesn't need drugs to do it.

Ha! Michael Johnson can go stuff it! That arrogant twit had the gall to say Bolt could not break his record.

Comment @ Jack Steen - the statements aren't contradictory. He is the first since Carl Lewis to win both events in a single Olympics. You cut the second sentence short. He is the first in a single Olympics to win both events AND set world records in both. Lewis won both his events but didn't set world records in both at the same time.

As for Usain Bolt, I love his charisma and enthusiam. I wasn't too thrilled by his premature celebration as it sort of was insulting to those still trying, but the after celebration - the more the merrier. You really don't get a true sense of HOW FAST these guys are moving until you watch their legs moving when NBC shifts to its trackside camera. UB is a freak of nature in the very best sense!!

Michael Johnson went on record to say Bolt will never break his record never say never Michael...you never know what will happen...19.30sec

Paul:

Hold on! Take WHAT cue from the US swimmers?! I saw at least two occasions where Phelps and his relay team-mates were hollering like hell when they won. Get over it Paul! Take a look at the editorial in the Jamaica Observer online edition today. It's spot on. What does it take for you guys to be happy for someone else's victory?? Again, again, again, GO JAMAICA!!!!

Congratulations Bolt. We are very proud of your achievement.your hard is really paid off now. Keep it up.

Jack Steen said:"(You need to improve your reporting by the way: you say he is 'the first man to win the 100 and 200 in the same Olympics since Carl Lewis in 1984' and then you say 'He is the only man to win both events in a single Olympics.' Contradictory.)"

Read the complete sentence: "He is the only man to win both events in a single Olympics and set world records in both."
Not contradictory. Carl Lewis won gold but did not break world record.

Bolt should try to be a receiver in the NFL. At 6'5" and speed, NFL teams are drooling for this prospect.

Wow!! I was born in Jamaica, so I am proud of what my country man has accomplished. My friends in Sweden have been texting me all week about the exploits of this guy, but I have not been able to see anything. What is it with this Nothing But Crap NBC anyway?

The American swim team was an invention by NBC. Michael Phelps didnt need any help to make his case for history but NBC appointed themselves his promoters. Thats what happens when you have a bunch of white men in a room deciding who you to back. They will promote their own. They couldnt be bothered to show either 100M final until more than 12 hours had passed, bring them at close to midnight eastern time. So I dont want to hear anything about the American swim team, it justs shows how singularly racist this country still is.

Congrats Usain ! Dem a go tired fi si wi face cah dem caan get wi outa di race !

Big up to Jamaica and Bolt from this Bajan. You made this tiny English-speaking Caribbean of 8 million souls truly proud.

Wish I were in Half Way Tree now to share in the celebration. It must be crazy there :)

BBC of course:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/athletics/7572131.stm

Spearmon went into another track. I think it is a very hard punishment to DQ someone for that, but I guess it is all about maintaining your balance and lane assignment while running.

It is amazing how Jamaicans have dominated the T&F even with little or no facilities for training. Go Bolt!!!

little or no facilities for training? are you stupid? if you dont know anything stop saying stupid things.

For the record, Michael Johnson said Bolt will break his record, but he did not think it would be during the BEIJING Olympics! He has said many times that he thinks Bolt will approach 19 secs flat. Johnson is a huge Bolt fan.

Rohan.....LOL! LOL! LOL!!!! Talk di tings dem my yout!

Curious to know what caused Spearmon to get DQ'd?-junior3

he stepped on the line bordering walter dix's. IAAF rules does not allow that.

bolt will either prove himself another dirty runner or the real deal, no one get the good in so sort a time unless

The guy who read this story and all he could say was something critical about the reporter did not even read the story properly.
"He is the only man to win both events in a single Olympics and set world records in both."
Before you criticize please make sure you are understand what you have read. The report clearly stated that Bolt is the only man to win both the 100 and 200 meters and break the recors in both at the same Olympics.

C'mon folks. Forget the racism for a minute and focus on the facts. NBC runs a delayed program of the Olympics every night, showing ALL the athletes, not just the White ones or Asians or Blacks.
Usain Bolt is the star of track and field as Michael Phelps is in swimming and Shawn Johnson in gymnastics. Bravo to all those spectacular performers, including those from other lands. Their achievements are a positive contribution to the world of sports.

he's been a profidy since he was a teenager so it's not as if he appeared out of thin air. americans didnt know him because 1) he's not american and 2) americans dont know anything about track as a rule.

The guy who read this story and all he could say was something critical about the reporter did not even read the story properly.
"He is the only man to win both events in a single Olympics and set world records in both."
Before you criticize please make sure you are understand what you have read. The report clearly stated that Bolt is the only man to win both the 100 and 200 meters and break the recors in both at the same Olympics.

19.3? 9.69? F***ing amazing.

I think your reader didn't properly read the comment , the conjunction emphasized, as it states that, "He is the only man to win both events in a single Olympics AND (to) set world records in both."

If an MVP award is to be handed out for this Olympics, it would have to be shared between my guy Usain the Insane, and Mike Phelps. I don't think either guy can be denied as top performer.

Now if Jamaica doesn't get the gold in the 4x100....I might sing a different tune.

Usain is the man.This is phenomeno from the Jamaican.Long live, and happy birth day.

NBC should be ashamed they did not air this live! They could not interrupt an hour long mens volleyball match for 3 minutes? For the wet blanket crowd that condemn his spontaneous exaltation in 100 m. .... if you want to watch gentile cricket players from wealthy Royal families than go watch that. Let these people live in the moment in their own unique way, I was as excited as he!

If people want to delude themselves into thinking NBC would be showing Michael Phelps at close to midnight when his event had happened 12 hours before the they are either delusional or Jim Crow.

Jamaica is sticking it to the racist and xenphobic Americans. America behaves as if olympic medals have their names on them before the games even begin. These have been the best Olympics for a long time.

What order did Spearmon finish in? (What place would he have gotten if he hadn't dq-ed?)

As for the sourpuss guy who does not want sprinters to indulge in a little showboating, I guess he probably hates watching American football and basketball. By the way he should take a cue and not a (clue) from everyone else who allowed a young man that just performed an unbelievable feat at the Olympics a little exhuberance.

Too bad NBC's coverage is so bad. And their web site is terribly disorganized. They should be playing this video on their network NOW, instead we see US volleyball. Now all you see of the olympics is americans. very sad. You could spend half an hour searching NBC's site looking for the video of this race without being sure that they haven't posted it yet. I'm looking forward to the suspense tonight.

I apologize for showing my true ignorance on this blog. I failed to realize that when there were Americans winning on the womens side in track and field, the people at NBC still pushed it back by hours.

Of course my racist comment probably derived from the fact that I am my self a racist and hate white people. But in order to cover my racist feeling I will attack other over theirs.

The fact that an American television show is focusing more on Americans than Jamaicans!!! How absurd, Maybe if I had a speck of intelligence I would see the stupidity in my own argument. Forgive me.

Now I'm going to have to get the BBC broadcast because I'm sure NBC isnt going to show this race until 11:45pm tonight. I really can't stand those f***ers !

Sourya
What do you know about Jamaica? you are quite out of your place (impoverished country), we are a wonderful, loving, kind and compassionate set of people.

You should save your money and pay us a visit to learn about our people and see the beauty of the island Jamaica.

I am hating NBC right now!! God!! I hope they show the Argentina - Nigeria clash on the 23rd. I think Nigeria will win. By the way, Donald Quarrie also set records in the 100 M and 200 M in 1976.

What order did Spearmon finish in?

He was celebrating winning the bronze medal when some pointed out he had been DQ'ed. He seemed to mouth 'Who me?', he then took the flag from his shoulder and looked towards the scoreboard. His violation near the start, on the bend, was very clear - you do not step on the line.

Hey little Dan Snyder!

Find out if this cat can catch a football! He might look good in burgandy and gold! I can promise you Dallas will give him a look.

Yes my shadow you are ignorant. In the women's 100M there were 3 Americans in that race. Yet still they weren't sufficiently motivated to show the race until close to midnight after more swimming and more gymnastics. A 10 minute broadcast they couldnt squeeze into the preceding 3 1/2 hours on Sunday night. The men's 100M final is the premier track event at Olympics yet somehow these idiotic NBC execs decided you know what we're not going to show the race til 11.30pm EST. the most amazing single performance at the games and they try and make it a footnote to more Michael Phelps.

"If people want to delude themselves into thinking NBC would be showing Michael Phelps at close to midnight when his event had happened 12 hours before the they are either delusional or Jim Crow."

Sorry, I am still at it. I mean why would Americans want to watch the most decorated OLYMPIAN in history, who happens to be an AMERICAN? Common sense keeps evading me. Maybe if I wanted to watch all Jamaican events I should take my sorry self to Jamaica. I think they might cover THEIR national team more thoroughly.

Sorry. Replace 'some' with 'someone'

i'm a track and field man - this was amazing!!

I agree. NBC SUCKS. here the have missed the chance to show the marquee race of the games. Instead i am here wacthing handball. Then they will show snipets tonight and the race about 11:30pm. Just AWFUL!!

You want a fast wide reciever, go look for Justin Gatlin. Bolt naah deal wid dem likkle small NFL things, he greater than that...

Thats what happens when you have a bunch of white men in a room deciding who you to back. They will promote their own

Yup! I agree with you. That is why the USA/Aussie basketball game was shown live this morning. I think Team USA has at least 1 white guy on it.

my shadow again your ignorance shows itself. I'm not saying I don't understand their decision to promote Phelps. It made good business sense. He's a massive ratings boost. My point is, which seems to have evaded you, is they don't even treat their own athletes with similar levels of respect. I mean Lauryn Williams, Torri Edwards and Muna Lee are in the women's 100M final and good lord you mean to tell me they couldnt squeeze it in somewhere before close to midnight? Bullsh*t. Men's final there was Walter Dix and Darvis Patton in that final again they couldnt be bothered to show that til close to midnight Saturday. Last time I checked they were American. No they would rather sit and talk to Michael Phelps mother for half an hour. They pick and choose who to promote even among their own countrymen. It's clear what kinda agenda they had.

It's the ganga, mon.

BBC video is blocked in US, but this isn't. Im sure though, as soon as I post this, it will get blocked.
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/usain%2B200m/video/x6hurd_usain-bolt-1930-record-du-monde-pas_sport

It's the ganga, mon.

I am very very proud of my country-man. Born and raised in Jamaica, now living in Atlanta, GA and the Jamaicans here are very proud. Just like his name, he bolted and won!!!

they don't really care about people watching the Redeem team in the early morning. if they really cared about the Redeem team they would have done what they did with swimming which is negotiate with the organizers from before the Games started and have the basketball games start in the morning beijing time so they could have them live in the US in primetime. Its not an accident all the swimming events were in the morning in Beijing.

Not to take anything away from Phelps achievement, but the reality is that the Men's100M is the marquee event of any Olympics, followed (arguably) by the 4x100M Men's.

There really is no rationale that can defend NBC showing it at 11.30 pm EST, 12 hours after the event... no matter who was in it or won it.

Congrats but no comparison to Phelps. 7 world records some smashing the old one by multiple seconds not .02 of a second.

thanks for the link TOJ. NBC can go f**k themselves.

Big up Angelique to all of us in the ATL.

If you are an American you are expected to win and break records, if you are from another country and smash a record you are seen as running with enhanced substance. As to the notion that there is no facilities for training, that goes to show you that not all the so-called hi-tech can make you good. Bolt has single handed bring track & field to the forefront. He does not need American football to make a living, he's the face of track and field. As for Paul, I am just to see you so unhappy. Jamaica have 3 more Gold medals to win Go Bolt go, go Jamaicans

Hey Rohan. I guess you missed the fact that Phelps' 4x100 free relay was shown at 11:40 at night. Or that Shawn Johnson's gold medal beam routine was delayed over 16 hours and shown at 11PM.

So much for your little racism conspiracy.

test him - another ben johnson

Bolt is SO COOL!!!

Yo Henry: Legendary Jamaican sprinter Donald Quarrie held both world records at the same time, but did not set them at the Olympics AND he did not win the double golds in 1976, he won gold in 200 and silver in 100.

My hat is off to Bolt, truly one of the greatest sprinters of all time -- I would have liked to see his time if he had run all 100 meters instead of celebrating early, a youthful mistake. Sounds like, from his comments before the 200, that he has learned that lesson.

Wish I could see that right now, but even the BBC web page says "video not available in your region".

Jamaicans love to be first.e.g. A man dug a hole 20 feet deep. Discovered copper wire determined to be 100 years old. It was said that Jamaica had telephone 100years ago.The American dug 30 feet, found copper wire 250 yrs old and said America had telephone 250 years ago. Another Jamaican dug 50 feet down and found nothing. The conclusion was that Jamaica went wireless more than 250 years ago.That's a Bolt

Usain LIGHTNING BOLT! THE CHAMPION!! UNDISPUTED!! The world is proud of you! You have proven that the sky is the limit and you stand as a true icon for all upcoming athletes and all those aiming for a seemingly unreachable goal!! To those who believe u r a showboat (particularly sour puss, unobjective, and most disobliging PAUL) they simply knw nt how to give credit when it is due! Neither can they identify youthful jubilance!! They YOUNG man has won 2 olympic golds in WORLD RECORD times n u dnt expect him to celebrate???? He will b in the history books for centuries to come!!! So u knw wat Paul?? Get a life!!! and more importantly get a brain!! u disgust me!!

Newayz nuff love to ma babies dun knw all a J'can track team u have made us proud n whole country love u!! Unnu large!! Nuff Nuff LOVE!!

If Bolt ran and won the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and the 400m....then in my opinion, his feat would be more amazing than Phelps' 9 Golds. Heck Bolt could probably win the 400m Hurdles if he trained for that too.

Think about it, Phelps swims 3 different strokes in the 200m and 400m. He competes against the same people in those events.....Phelps' swimming different strokes would be like Bolt being able to run the 100m & 200m races frontwards, backwards, and sideways. The problem is that running backwards & sideways are not events. Not to mention that fact that the same people do not run in the 100m, 200m, or 400m events, so he'd be running against athletes that are completely different from one race to the next.

Furthermore, the fact that Phelps broke Mark Spitz's (who was also a swimmer) records, should tell people that swimming is probably the only way that anyone can win that many medals in a single olympics. So for some folks to act like Phelps is the best thing ever is a bit distorted. Rather Phelps is a DOMINANT force in swimming, who's achievement was definitely amazing. However, I'll bet that if Phelps' record is broken, it will be by who?....yep, another swimmer.

Jack Steen

And hold world records in both is how the statement ended. You missed that part.

How come no matter what the article in the Post is about some of you manage to create an argument or finds some way to insult someone in your post. If the article was about the weather some one would find something negative to say about weathermen, the sun or the clouds. Then someone would start arguing with them. I think complaining and arguing have become second hobbies for some people. Be happy you are alive.

Well said Beverley, Sourya need to take a trip to Jamaica before using adjectives that is uncalled for and that which leaves a bad taste. I know he ment well for Usain Bolt but as a proud Jamaican I find the use the word impoverished in that comment offencesive.

Huray!!! for Bolt and all my other country men and women pass and present that have done us proud.

Sourya, here is your homework, find out the meaning of this "wi likkle but wi ta-la-wah".

By the way, they said last night that Wallace Spearmon was 9-5 against Bolt. What the heck happened back then vs. now? I guess Bolt started taking his training more serious or something.

Rohan

Your wrong. I think the NBC coverage of the olympics is bias towards the US but not to any one race of people. I think they go by which sports are more popular in the US rather than what race of people are participating. I know the que ball is white and all the other balls are colored on the pool table and the white ball gets to knock the other colored balls in the pockets until only the white ball is left but your theory does not apply here.

Spearmon clearly stepped on the line not once but twice and possibly three times. He may not have gained any real significant advantage but he is experienced enough to know the rules.

Usain is just a 21 year old guy having a great time at the peak of his career on a grand stage. He isn't rubbing it in anyone's face or taunting his competitors. Compare that to the infamous celebration by the Sydney 2000 US 4X100 relay team when they struck muscle poses and slapped their chest with seemingly angry vengeful gestures.

Many of us who have been following Bolt's phenomenal career for years (he was already outrageously ahead of everyone else in the juniors at just 15) have been of the opinion that he'd cross-over (from the 200) better to the 400 than to the 100. Bolt is not a fan of running the 400 yet (more excruciating distance than the 100 is), but if he were to train for the 200 & 400 in the next few years, I predict he could take gold in both in London - equalling the great MJ's feat, which would cement Bolt's potential as the greatest sprinter ever.

Hard for me to say that, because I'm such a fan of Michael Johnson, but... Bolt could crack the 43-barrier. He is outlandish.

I think NBC's late coverage has nothing to do with racism and everything to do with profit. The more people they can string along until late at night, by showing the most popular events later, the more people they can expose to the incessant advertising.

I just watched that video posted by TOJ and it gave me chills! what an incredible athlete! I had said that MJ's WR would never be broken but I am happy to stand corrected. Usain Bolt is unbelievable! What a great day for track and field! Now does anyone think Warriner can go sub 43 seconds in the 400M?

The fact that they brought the 4 x 100M freestyle relay late at night is evidence of nothing. the race was live. it was close to noon in beijing. its not like they were going to delay it and broadcast it the next day. i actually like the guy. he's a tremendous athlete but the way they fawn over him you would think some of the presenters like jim lampley are gay and in love with him.

Bolt is running to free us all from the chains of our oppressors, he is showing us the way to freedom from the robots who would put us in straightjackets, who would demand that we all march in lockstep obedience to state decorum. Maybe that is why the executives at NBC wouldn't show Bolt's freedom run.

Try http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/ondemand/

Yes, Heaven forbid NBC cannot have their drama unfold in primetime.

A great day for all us Jamaicans.

To: Anonymous
That is the stupidest thing i have ever heard! When ppl make statements tht are ill judged as well as unresearched the record needs to b set straight n if an argument develops then so be it. Nt to mention evry1 has a rite to state their opinion even if it means goin against some1 else's. U should also consider the topic at hand, it is one which calls for hot debate.

To Paul: Poor sportmanship? I dnt think so... If u have seen the race u would have also seen Mr. Bolt being congratulated by and congratulating the 2nd and 3rd place finishers with no touch of arrongance rather a unique buoyancy which makes him most lovable to all including his fellow competitors.

Leonard primetime is 8-11. Late night is well after 11. Showing the 100M finals at close to midnight is saving it for those who dont want to sleep not showing it in primetime. and like i said they werent live so i find it hard to believe that they couldnt find an earlier broadcast slot. But Phelps wasnt in it or their next great love child Shawn Johnson.

nuff respeck to the yaad athletes. I cant stop smiling. Its amazing, the "greatest" country in the world cant show the 100m and the 200m live, everywhere else where there is a tv, its shown live. Great country, but sometimes it sucks to be here.

Congrats to Bolt, and Walker. We in Jamaica are proud of ur outstanding performance. May GOD righly bless u Guys always, for it is GOD who gave u guys the talent. Keep it up.

His athletic skills are amazing and it is quite an accomplishment, but we could do with a little less attitude from him, especially at the Olympics where it is inappropriate. The residual effect of pro sports like football and basketball, I expect.

http://2008.sina.com.cn/zq/at/bn/go/2008-08-20/22318929.shtml

if can't watch,first click the red word below the video,installing it,then you can watch it

One more illustration of the American frog lives in well mentality displayed by its so called free media....Its all about taking one stance ( phelps) and beating the bush around it ........ Forget bolt as long as we can market phelps more and sell DVDs .......

A true yaad man. mi shoulda did tek a plane go home for a day so mi coulda watch the race live. america is the only country in the world where the sprint finals are shown tape delayed. its like a 4th world, not even 3rd world, country in that respect.

I thought that a few olympics ago there was talk of providing a pay per view service to which you could subscribe and see any olympic event live. I would pay for this if it were offered. Does anyone know if this ever happened?

I am very proud of all my Jamaican countrymen right now. Way to go. For all you that are jealous GET OVER IT!!

You people that think NBC is racist are a bunch of freakin morons. SERIOUSLY.

1) Michael Phelps was shown live in primetime because his events were all 10-11am in China. With 12 hour difference it is primetime here.

2) NBC holds off showing the 100 (and probably the 200 tonight) till midnight so they can boost their ratings. People watching the show to see the 200 have to wait for the most exciting thing till the end.

They are not racist you idiots. They want the highest ratings possible. Showing the event live in the morning does them no good. They have spent a LOT of money to be able to show the Olympics. They don't care if the winning athlete is white or black. They want people to be interested.

I am sure tonight they will start the broadcast with something like "Can Bolt make history tonight."

track & field no longer take center stage at this olympics: just watch NBC...Is it because the stadium (the Bird's nest) attendance is only over 91,000 people...watch it live...go volley ball...

To Paul: Who is preaching about American sportsman ship, which world are you in. Dont u see the cockiness displayed by shawn crawford, the shot put guy, phelps...... Bolt comes across as genuine and warm person to say atleast.............

Mr Bolt by any standards is still a pubertal male and his behavior should be judged as such. His antics towards the end of the 100 meters should not be assessed in the same manner as if he was 25 years old. He is, in essence a young man whom is yet to reach adulthood. While much of his behavior including his running and post event interviews is beyond his years, his little display at the end of the 100 meters was just that. Harsher descriptions are unfair. It is clear that the behavior was pointed out to him with good effect. Congratulations Mr Bolt, family, coaches and Jamaica University of Arts and Technology where Mr Bolt and others on his team choose to attend and train.

Hey Rohan. I see you conveniently ignored the fact that they delayed gymnastics over 16 hours and showed them out of prime time. But I guess that wouldn't support your little racism conspiracy theory, would it?

Jamaica is going crazy right now. I've never seen anything like it.In a country burdened by economic hardships & crime, to produce such talented athletes is unbelievable.There is dancing in the streets right now, a real reggae party, with all the dance moves Usain did & more.
People who criticize Bolt's celebration, cannot appreciate what this means for my country. Big Up to all our athletes.

SS? nice initials. I guess we know your leanings then.

there is no doubt that america has led the winners in certain olympic events. it's about dang time other countries produce a little HEALTHY competition.

now i'll be really impressed if anyone beats the Redeem Team!!!

no matter who wins as long as it's done in the spirit of great competition.

by the way i'm american down to my pores but GO BOLT!!! he was amazing to watch and of course i hoped the US would win across the board.

How many ways can you run a 100m and 200m?
You can swim a 100m five diffrent ways, so, what is so grate about Michael Phelps winning 8 gold medals is nothing more than joke. We should run the 100m five diffrent ways and the 200m five diffrent ways. I don't see any one asking the the question.Is Michael Phelps drug free. I look at his face and it is not a normal looking face, could he be using HGH? How many times did the swimmers get tested for drugs?.

Rohan - "SS? nice initials. I guess we know your leanings then."

Dude, what does that even mean? Those are my freakin initials!

I think you seriously have mental problems.

Congratulations to Usain Bolt and all Jamaica. He won't waste his incredible talent on gridiron football.

I watched this latest performance on the French television link provided by TOJ. The BBC and CBC links provided do not work in the USA, although the CBC makes you watch its commercial introduction before telling you that.

I will watch again when NBC finally gets around to showing the race here in Los Angeles more than 15 hours after the fact. What a farce.

Hey Rohan. You said yourself that NBC completely controls the scheduling of the swimming in order to show more white athletes in prime time. If NBC is so racist, why didn't they pull some strings and reschedule Phelp's 4x200 relay for Prime time? Yet another fact that contradicts your little racism conspiracy. Just like the fact they delayed the gymnastics out of primetime ... a fact you are (once again) completely ignoring.

Joe I never said they completely control the scheduling. I said they negotiated with the organizers to set the schedule to their benefit. They're not the organizers so they can't COMPLETELY control the schedule. But when you pay close to a billion dollars you have a lot of sway. Racism conspiracy? You would actually with a straight face ssy America isn't a racist country?

SS if you don't know the most infamous use of the initials SS well I am sorry for you.

1:39-
There is a difference between recognizing that there is racism in America and claiming that NBC's Olympic schedule is a plot to keep the black man down.

200 meters in 19:30 secs? What's so wonderful about that? That's only about22 mph. My old Chevy can di better than that.

if it's an accepted fact that racism is prevalent in america it's not such a stretch to conclude that it pervades everything in american life.

Am I the only one, but do swimmers get tested? Some outstanding athletes are good at a lot of things, but nobody is good at everything. How can it be that every time one of these swimmers get in the pool it is a world record? It doesn't make sense to me. World records usually last a generation. As for NBC coverage, Thanks Rohan.
Never forget that we are living in America, and thus NBC should be highlighting AMERICANS. Saying that, the coverage on Saturday night was deplorable. 11:30 pm was ridiculous and without any prompts as to when the race would actually be shown ( they are actually doing that now ). Yes the 100m for men is the prime event for Track & Field but the coverage did not reflect that. I could pull the race card "Swimming vs Track" but I'll leave that to others,

Not sure what NBC is saying about the unprecedented factors underlying the swimming events but there are two important reasons why world records are being set: 1) the suits, and 2) the depth of the pool, which is 1 metre deeper than past Olympic pools.

I think the LZR suit has helped with a lot of the swimming records and has Pete said I've heard the depth of the pool has made a difference.

Big up Usain! You a di worl' fastest man! Do di gully creeper!

All Yard man, Big up!

Big up Jamaica!!!

oh that dance a di gully creeper ! I've been away too long.

Just enjoyed watching Bolt 200m dash here http://broadband.indiatimes.com/videoshow/3386313.cms

Congratulations to Bolt, he did great! Unlike the US officials. They filed a complaint against Churandy Martina's and took his silver medal to give it to an American athlete. I wonder how long it will the US to screw Bolt...

Rohan/Anonymous

What a sad world you must live in. Is there racism in America? Yes. Does it "pervade everything in american life." Only in your paranoid mind.

And you're still conveniently ignoring facts that don't support your little racism conspiracy.

@Peter "Congratulations to Usain Bolt and all Jamaica. He won't waste his incredible talent on gridiron football."

True dat! If he dumps sprinting, he'll be spearheading the West Indies cricket team's fastbowling attack

Big up Usain. Very proud of you and Jamaica.

pointing out racism and it's effect to white people usually has the effect of making them get defensive. white guilt. if i had the legacy they had i would feel it too.

Look at me.... a Nigerian living in Sao Paulo , Brazil..... minding my own business... when suddenly a thunderbolt fell over me from China. And news had it that the thunderbolt was a lad of 21 called Bolt, who bolted him to an amazing finish.
And the world and the games have not been the same ever. And so was Sao Paulo in Brazil!! Hurray! A great runner has come to judgement!
temple ineh
são paulo
brazil

Rohan,

No, paranoid people making baseless accusations without supporting facts can make logical people laugh. Notice how you're the only one making broad assumptions based on race? Who is the racist again?

And once again, you're still conveniently ignoring facts that don't support your little racism conspiracy.

Thanks kits!!!!

GO BOLT!!!!!!!!! You deserve to celebrate however you choose! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Thanks kit... cuz of you I got to see his race before 11:00 tonight!!

Actions speak louder than words. Whether you want to call it racism or discrimination matters little. It happens and it had some effect on NBC's schedule. Logical people? There once was a logical argument for murdering 10 million people and calling it enlightenment. Stick to what you know and don't play above your grade.

Dunno if this was touched on above, but I wonder if the "sea change" we're seeing with Bolt will result in more 6-foot-5-plus-tall guys coming in to the sprinting sports? I get the feeling as if everyone in the track world simply assumed that tall sprinters couldn't be successful, and Bolt just put the lie to that assumption.

Guys, let us all enjoy talking about Bolt and his performance here. Most of u might think NBC sucks! But, they should care about their bottomline so, they will try to do what every business tries to do. Maximize profits.

I wish there were a bunch of Pay-Per-View channels at least for Field and Track that always covered the events LIVE. To many of us Field and Track are the most interesting things at Olympics as we get to see them so less on TV.

Looking forward to 4X100m relay. In school days the relay used to be the last event and most entertaining sport event.

If it is racist to have gymnastics and swimming on before the sprints, then how do you explain last night's schedule, when the gymnastics, which was not live by the way, was on last, and the sprints and hurdles were on before them? Were they just throwing a bone to cover their tracks? No, NBC has been holding all of its premier non-live events for the end in order to get as many people to stay up late and watch their coverage. You think they are not loving all of these people marveling about Bolt's performance today? With all of the buzz building throughout the day, the ratings are going to be huge tonight, so I'm sure that the race will be on last, that's how they get as many eyeballs as possible. Is it unfortunate, yes, but frankly, showing it live on a workday in the US would have been a stupid financial decision.

i just talked to some friends in jamaica. it's nice time now in Ja chilling and ting. i'd never give up my ja passport for love or money.

Rohan,

Making blanket statements without supporting facts is the hallmark of a losing argument. I suggest brushing up on your discussion techniques and come back when you're ready.

Q.E.D

NBC can jump off a cliff. I just got the Eurosport broadcast of the race.

Let's agree to disagree. I think there was some something shady about what they did, you don't.

As I predicted, my earlier link has been deleted/blocked. NBC is really being a S.O.B. about this, get with the times and realize that the internet is the new way to get INSTANT world news! They could advertise on the internet just like most sites do, and not make us wait over 12 hours to see live sporting events. GET WITH THE TIMES NBC, use the internet to your advantage, broadcast LIVE over the internet, with commercials so you dont lose your precious advertising revenue!
THANKS for the RE-UP link KITS!!!
VIVA la INTERNET!!!

Rohan,

No, we will not "agree to disagree." You made a supposition that you did not support with facts. You can't claim 2+2=5, not provide any proof, then simply want to "agree to disagree." You are wrong, plain and simple.

I think the only thing we can agree on is that Bolt's performances have been amazing and incredible. Truly the world's fastest man.

NBC's strategy has been to save the best for last, so consider holding the sprints for the end to be a compliment.

The Phelps races were all aired live, btw, so NBC had nothing to do with when they aired. Same with most of the swimming.

Rohan's a prime example of why I always regret starting to read Wash. Post comments.

You're tirings. Racism exists and it permeates American life. Now since like I pointed out NBC didnt deign it worthwhile to bring any of the sprints that have gone so far at a reasonable hour one must wonder why. No Americans expected to win? Maybe. There were Americans in the races so one would think that would be motivation enough. On both nights they never announced exactly when they were going to bring these races unlike when they had the little display at the bottom the screen saying this swimming event was going to be in 10 minutes. Basically they stuck them at the end of the night when they could not have expected anyone but the diehard fan to stay up to see it. The broadcast of the races and the prerace interview were at the most 10 minutes. You want me to believe that between 7pm when BNC started on Saturday and 10pm they couldnt have found a slot? Considering it wasnt even live. It was tape-delayed they could have but they chose not. It wasnt important enough to them. Racist mother******s. They'd never do that to Michael Phelps. Hell one night they found idle time to be interviewing Phelps mother. What does that have to do with the olympics? Not one thing but it helps to flesh out the Phelps story and will help them sell more of those Phelps DVD they are hawking on the broadcast now.

You keep harping on about the balance beam final. They have been showing gymnastics almost every night if they tape delay one final I don't think that's unusual or anything particularly interesting. I wouldnt be even be suspicious if they had done one of the finals that way but 2 suggests a pattern. A pattern of behaviour that suggests something you'd rather ignore.

Posted by: Junior3:

Curious to know what caused Spearmon to get DQ'd?

REPLY: HE RAN OUTSIDE HIS LANE !

Do you think the Phelps races all aired live by accident? The swimming events were all held in the morning Beijing time so they'd be primetime in the states. God you're clueless.

Rohan, I think it's quite sad that your way to celebrate a great event is to spray hatred and anger all over everybody. I'd hate to see what you are like when something bad happens.

No one here is defending NBC's failure to show this live, but it's obvious to everybody that isn't an obsessive racist like you that there wasn't a racist motive behind it. NBC always, always saves the premier events to be shown late on its primetime telecast. It's a compliment to Bolt's achievement that they show it so late, because they want people to stay to the end of the show, and they know people will be so eager to see it that they will stay. It's quite cynical, but not racist. This is the exact same reason they showed the gymnastics so late at night on tape delay, which you still haven't managed to account for.

Yes, NBC convinced the IOC to have the swimming finals in the morning so that they could show them live in primetime. There's no way in the world, however, that the IOC would agree to hold the premiere events in the entire Olympics at 10:00 in the morning, however. (That's also a commpliment, by the way.)

Lighten up, Francis. Try to actually enjoy a great moment.

Or satisfactorily accounted for, I should have said. Showing gymnastics on tape delay every single night is nothing unusual, but showing two track races like that is somehow sinister? For the record, they are showing every track and field final every night on tape delay, so by your logic, that should be nothing unusual, too.

Norske stop apologizing for NBC. People would be so eager to see it they would stay up? I can buy that argument if during the entire night they had even made mention of even bringing it. They didnt even acknowledge it was going to be on til almost 11 Saturday night. How was anyone to know it was going to be on if they were a casual fan? And if they weren't a casual fan they'd already know since the result was all over the internet 30 mins after the race that morning.

i'm just glad Jamaica has some gold medals and the US got pasted.

It looks like he was running from the police!

I'm so proud of my Jamaican heritage! YES!!!!

I hear they are looking into this guy's alleged steroid use.

Rohan, were you watching the same NBC I was on Saturday? They mentioned it quite often.
As for the them showing gymnastics late on tape delay only one night, you are just showing your ignorance now. All three nights of the event finals were on tape delay and shown late, and on two out of the three nights, they showed the girls (yes girls, since so few of them are actually women) later than the men. Do you think that was because NBC is sexist, or because men's gymnastics is just much less popular and they were holding out the more popular event for later.
Nobody is defending NBC, they are just pointing out that their motivation for screwing things up is greed rather than racism.

Rahiq,
They have, it appears that his blood and urine has been tested more often than most of his competitors, so far, so clean.

Great Gallery and Audio by WP.com at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2008/08/20/GA2008082002105.html

The reason that Bolt may have had less exposure probably has more to do with chauvinism than racism. Phelps is, after all, an American.

And as to Phelps: he won 6 individual events and two relays. He also set or was part of 7 world records. How is that being somehow inferior to Bolt? Cretin. The man is the single most decorated Olympian in history. No one thought that would ever be done in the modern era where the competition is much harder. Dominance is very rare these days. So kudos to Bolt and Phelps. And Rohan, you're a bloody jackass.

Rohan,
Have u a life? u have spent your entire day defending a pointless argument.

I speak as a black person who knows of all our hardships whilst at the same time i am still able to see tht NBC's failure to show the event has nothing to do with racism. U need to go baq to the drawing board, re think your argument and learn to admit when u r wrong. U r making a terrible fool of yourself n giving a brand new name to ignorance! Stop while u can! u r taking away so much from Usain's victory and making all black J'cans look bad.

Take this as a plea rather than an attack

I just finised reading all the previous posts.

Most were celebrating, a few questioned his "clean-ness", a few were racist and a lot were just hating NBC.

I am glad that I am in Jamaica so I could see the race live. And what a race it was!!!

Forget all the nonsense posted today, Bolt is truly phenomenal.

I remember going to several track meets and seeing him and Germaine Gonzalez walking around when they ought to be competing, and how offended/disappointed I was that he may not be fulfilling his potential.

Now he has shown that when you have setbacks in life all you have to do is keep trying and praying.

I look forward to seeing Germaine fulfill his potential, if not this year then next.

As to sportsmanship and celebrating: Only winners would understand. Just watch Shelly-Ann and you will see what it feels like to be a winner (not a whiner).

Shame about Spearman and Martina, they really deserved their medals. And I was really glad for them. In any event, they are still the second and third fastest 200M runners.

Imagine getting a silver medal for coming fourth? a bronze medal for fifth?

About the NBC "delayed reaction", it does not make any kind of sense financially or otherwise.

People are going to tune in to watch certain events live if available, regardless of the time of the day, so if you make the most of your money advertising soda, a lot of sodas could have been advertised this morining. People may even be inclined to drink it after the shouting of "Go Bolt Go!!!!"

It seems that NBC are trying to kill sports by buying the rights then selling it as 'stale pretzels'.

If race is an issue then don't worry. Black people will soon be the top performers in all events including ice skating, swimming, diving, volley ball and knitting.

"Dem ago tiyad fi si wi fyace"

Beverley, I resent your comments that Jamaica is an impoverished nation. Yes, there are poor people residing there just like here but you don't hear people saying that this is an impoverished country. Also, to all of the naysayers and negativism in some posts, you sound like Stormfronters and VNN forumers. They talk about how many whites have won how many medals as opposed to how many Blacks have. I am Jamaican by birth but live in the ATL area and I am very proud of Usain Bolt, Shelly Ann, and all of the other Jamaican medal winners. I am also proud of all of the other athletes who are participating in these games. Go Jam Down, you have earned the right to participate on this Olympic world stage and you make us all proud to be Jamaicans. And by the way, NBC is biased. You don’t focus on the 2nd, 3rd or 4th place finisher just because they are American; give the winner some air time first. Peace.

Jamaica is an impoverished nation and they have an iliteracy rate of 66%. They also have one of the highest rates of HIV. Reminds me of SE Washington DC!

Yeah, whatever, Typical Stormfront drivel. have you ever been there?

Here we are trying to celebrate the achievements of some of our Jamaican countrymen and women and that is your response. Shame on you.

Donald Quarrie also set records in the 100 M and 200 M in 1976.

Posted by: Henry | August 20, 2008 11:49 AM
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How did Donald Quarrie set a record in the 100? He won the silver? Hasley Crawford won the gold. Unless you're talking about something other than the Olympics?

Hw did this forum change from one of congratulating Usain to dissin JA?

Impoverished is nt the right word, economically strained? yes, crime ridden? yes BT nonetheless, this country continues to progress and make great achievements with each passing day. This is truly a blessed country tht is fostering alot more Usains, Asafas, Shelly-Anns, Veronicas, Sherones, Kerrons, Sherickas and Melaines (All outstanding athletes)and more.
With each success, there r hundreds more in store in each aspect of life. I have no doubt tht this Beijing Olympics will serve as a great inspiration to Jamaicans nation wide and allow this country to improve with each aspect of life, nt just athletics.

Mr. Rahiq do not be dogmatic in your assertions, do your research, beat the books cuz Jamaica is the land of wood, water and gold. It is ironic tht wenever there is a great upset in this island negative in nature, the American press is all over it making it look as horrible as possible and being most unobjective bt whenever this island does something remarkable they seek to overshadow it in every way possible. As a result of this, several myths have emanated forcing Jamaicans all over the globe to defend this tiny little island. We are forced to tell ppl tht YES we do have computers, NO nt evry Jamaican smokes, NO we do NOT live in coconut trees! It is hilarious however, the things ppl bleve.

Let me set the record straight. Jamaica is a small island rich in resources, talent and some wonderful ppl who are decorating the track at the bird's nest.

Proud to b Jamaican!! All the time!!

Don't forget Melainie Walker.

The dust had barely settled when she broke the olympic record in women's 400m hurdles, emulating Deon Hemmings of 1996.

Two gold medals in 10 minutes in addition to the gold; silver; silver in the womens 100m.

Day before yesterday, USA replied to our clean sweep in the women's 100 by taking a clean sweep of the men's 400m hurdles.

Today we reply with GOLD (world record) and GOLD (olympic record)

I can hardly wait for the next episode of "Jamaican's in Beijing".

Go Veronica, go Kerron, go Sherone, go Maurice.

live from yaad,

gold;silver;silver

Her name is Melaine, nt Melanie n i didnt forget her, look agen

Dear KM,

I am not Jodi-Ann Maxwell (I hope I am spelling her name correctly), I am just a sports Jamaican fan who is very excited.

I know we have another finalist in the 110m hurdles (Richards?).

I hope they do better than we have dared to expect.

But I like your posts, keep them up.

live from yaad;

gold;silver;silver.

There is a (blog) on the internet called "Fourth place medal" I thought that was such a cute name until today, when the fourth place finisher was awarded the silver medal.

LOL ok, by the way for those of u who dnt knw, Jodi-Ann Maxwell is a Scripp Howard champion and a Jamaican, soooo "impoverished" n "illterate" we r, rite rahiq? by producing champions.

Bt yea u dun knw, we still taking the world by storm! 4x1 men n women, 200m women, mens hurdles, 4x4 men n women, ye we hot lyk tht! Standin at the top of the athletics medal table

Rahiq basically thinking what a lot of Americans think about Jamaica. That it's an impoverished backwater where people live in huts and no one can read. I don't know what gave them that idea but who cares. Ignorance is bliss. I know all Americans don't think like. what shocks me is just the amount who do. But living in america is like living in a bubble for most they know nothing that goes on outside the country.

Fedup - in case you didnt know white people run America. They dont do it for the benefit of black people or native Americans ,they do it for themselves. It's bad enough you have the white people defending their crap, I expect that. Then again Uncle Tom black people have been around a long time.

If I had said that they were biased or discriminatory instead of racist in the nature of their programming I wonder if people would be less offended. But call it bias, call it discrimination, call it racism whatever it is it is something

Baby what does the fact that white ppl run America have to do with anything? That wasnt your point, remember? It was that NBC is racist, u need to support tht point n stop continuously complainin about the past. U cant move towards the future if u still living in the middle ages.

U r great at defendin your country and i applaud u extensively for tht bt this is a futile argument and u need to calm down bcuz no1 agrees with u n tht alone should indicate something to u, dnt u think?

I dont need anyone to agree with me. It's not a popularity contest. You look around for people to agree with you you're a f***ing pawn. Let me explain to you why the point that white people run America matters. Discrination still happens. Its not the 50s or 60s where anyone can be lynched but it still happens. Something as obscure as home lending rates will bear this out. The Jena Six. Genarlow Wilson. Hurricane Katrina. I could go on. People are just better at hiding their feelings. It hasn't gone away, America is the most litigious society on earth they'd be sued from now til next year. They would never say oh its because its this little poor black country is winning all the medals why they're not on primetime tv even tape delayed.

Smart allick, America bein racist was not your point, it was the fact that NBC is racist, u made a direct accusation and are still unable to deliver a supporting argument. Your stupidity is blinding and obviously u knw nothing about the high road. My arguing with you is done, i have no time for people of low class standards

Since you can't make the inference let me make it for you. White people run america. The major decision makers in american corporations are white males. Discrimination still happens. A situation has occurred that is very suspect in my view. i call discrimination. It's not adding 1+1+1 and getting 10. its adding 1+1+1 and getting 3. NBC is a corp an entity it cannot be racist as a corporate entity but the people who run can it can be and some of them most certainly are. And looking at how they did those 2 nights I'm very suspicious. I can never prove this short of them saying this and that will never happen. So it's just conjecture.

People agreeing with you is never a sign that you are right nor is it a sign that you are wrong. It just means they agree with you. People in Germany agreed with Hitler that getting rid of the Jews was correct and no one can say that was right. So while yes having the majority agree with you is useful it can also just mean you and the majority are stupid.

"People in Germany agreed with Hitler that ..."

And there we have it! The Hitler analogy, aka Godwin's Law, aka Reductio ad Hitlerum.

When somebody in a discussion draws a Hitler analogy ... "once such a comparison is made, the thread is finished and whoever mentioned the Nazis has automatically 'lost' whatever debate was in progress."

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law

Goodnight folks! Thanks for coming! Don't forget to tip your waiters and waitresses!

Godwin's Law isnt a law it's an adage which last time I checked is not irrefutable. Make the argument if you wish but like I said its not irrefutable. The point I was making with the analogy I believe is valid. Having the majority agree with you is no indication of right or wrong. It means the majority agrees with you. Nothing more, nothing less. And the reason I was making the point is Fedup decided on her own that majority agreement is a basis of proof. Which is simply not true.

So you can stop jumping up and down like a 12 year old.

LOL, wow Ro, nitpickin at everything else except your true argument.
Whimsical theory vs Logic
Its hilarious watching people make fools of themselves. hehe

What's all the argy-bargy up in ere?