Usain Bolt | Olympics
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Athlete Name: Usain Bolt
Olympic Event: Men’s 100m sprint(World Record: 9.72s Usain Bolt) and Men’s 200m sprint(World Record: 19.32s Michael Johnson, USA)
Olympic team: Jamaica
Height/Weight: 6'4" / 198 lbs
Personal Best: 200m sprint 19.67s (Athína Olympic Stadium) 100m sprint 9.72s (Reebok Grand Prix, New York, WR)
2008 Beijing Olympics Expectation: 200m final - Gold. 100m final - Podium finish
About Usain Bolt: Nicknamed “The Lightning Bolt”, Usain Bolt has emerged as the clear favourite for a 200m gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, despite his recent form and his past dominance at junior level, Bolt has not always been so popular. His Olympic debut in 2004 was shrouded in disappointment as he failed to sufficiently recover from a hamstring injury and suffered elimination in the first round.
Injury further plagued his career and he soon found himself facing accusations of being more interested in partying than athletics. Bolt was able to overcome this turbulent period and since then he has become focused on his running, winning silver at the 2007 World Championships and dominating subsequent 200m races. As well as this he has emerged as a strong contender for the 100m sprint following his highly impressive world-record-breaking run on May 31, 2008.
In only his fourth 100m sprinting major international competition, Bolt completed the race in just 9.72 seconds sending a clear message of intent to his rivals.
Peak Performance Olympic Awards
Written by Sam Bordiss on Tue, 2008-08-26 15:38 in Basketball Boxing Cycling Distance Drug Testing Field Events Football Gymnastics Jeremy Wariner Liu Xiang Michael Phelps Middle Distance Paula Radcliffe Pollution Rowing Sport Injuries Sprinting Swimming Distance Swimming Sprints Tennis Tom Daley Training Usain Bolt Weightlifting Yelena Isinbayeva
The 2008 Beijing Olympics closed out in predictably beautiful style. It’ll be a long time before we forget some of the fantastic performances produced in Beijing.
Jamaica: The fastest island in the world
Written by Sam Bordiss on Fri, 2008-08-22 16:11 in Sprinting Usain Bolt
There’s no doubt about it. Jamaicans are the speed kings. And queens. Their 1-2-3 in the women’s 100m final was sensational enough.
Self Confidence Makes The Winning Difference For Bolt
Written by matt.renton on Thu, 2008-08-21 15:49 in Phillips Idowu Training Usain Bolt
We have seen some outstanding performances in the 2008 Beijing Olympics as the likes of Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Chris Hoy and Yelena Isinbayeva confirmed thems
Usain Bolt Sets Another Sprinting World Record
Written by Sam Bordiss on Thu, 2008-08-21 09:36 in Sprinting Usain Bolt
I wrote last time about how Olympic legend Michael Johnson jumped around in excitement when he watched Usain Bolt’s world record breaking 9.69secs 100m final.
Bolt from the blue
Written by Sam Bordiss on Sat, 2008-08-16 18:07 in Sprinting Usain Bolt
Beijing Drug Testing Leaves Sprinters Feeling Weak
Written by sambordiss on Thu, 2008-08-14 14:37 in Drug Testing Sprinting Usain Bolt
The National Stadium will open its doors tomorrow for the beginning of the athletics. Within the first hour of events are the men’s 100m heats.
Jamaica join drug controversy
Written by Sam Bordiss on Mon, 2008-08-04 15:08 in Drug Testing Sprinting Usain Bolt
Jamaica's Olympic chief has confirmed that a Jamaican athlete has failed a drug test from late June, although apparently it's not 'a big name'.
100m Sprint Predictions
Written by matt.renton on Mon, 2008-08-04 09:55 in Sprinting Usain Bolt
It is being billed as the 100m ‘race of the century’ as three heavy weights look set to tussle for the gold medal.
Usain Bolt - 100m and 200m sprint
Written by matt.renton on Wed, 2008-07-30 16:02 in Sprinting Usain Bolt
Olympic Chances: Four years on from his disappointment in Athens and sprinter Bolt is now the red hot favourite to scoop a gold medal in the 200m final. The tag of ‘favourite’ has only been strengthened by the failure of Tyson Gay to qualify, and having run a recent season’s best of 19.67 seconds Bolt does not seem to have an immediate rival for the gold medal.
Usain Bolt Olympic News
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