Olympic Track & Field - aka Athletics thread

[Lord Camomile]

That was a fantastic clip of Michael Johnson watching the race!! He was so excited

That was fantastic I love Johnson, he's so

"Michael who?"

 

[spacemonkey]

That was a disgusting athletic performance. Man's superhuman.

 

[marty21]

that was awesome

 

[Melinda]

Apart from the outrageousness of that spectable, it was also JOYOUS!

It makes a difference from the hyper-macho bullshit and psyching out that usually characterises the 100m.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Apart from the outrageousness of that spectable, it was also JOYOUS!

It makes a difference from the hyper-macho bullshit and psyching out that usually characterises the 100m.

Absolutely - just a great, enjoyable spectacle. I am booking my tickets for 2012 right away

 

[Lord Camomile]

Slightly off topic, but what are they playing in the background?! It sounded like a very odd version of our national anthem, but I assume it's someone else's

 

[felixthecat]

Apart from the outrageousness of that spectable, it was also JOYOUS!

It makes a difference from the hyper-macho bullshit and psyching out that usually characterises the 100m.

Great, innit? He's got such a lovely personality

But what a performance eh - a masterclass in how to run. Absolutely awesome!

The Jamaican 4x100 teams is looking a bit tasty now, doncha think?

 

[felixthecat]

That looked very suspicious. If he had not pulled up he would have run under 9 sec or just above. mmmm

Suspicious of what? He must be the most drug tested athlete in the world.

I think I'd just retire if I was running against him.

I tend to agree with you

 

[1927]

Slightly off topic, but what are they playing in the background?! It sounded like a very odd version of our national anthem, but I assume it's someone else's

I was going to post something similar. Thing is I have been listening to the other stuff in the background and there have been variations of other well known tunes, I kid you not one of them was the eastenders theme!

 

[Silva]

Was looking at the race and after seeing Bolt with such an advantage I thought "this was a bit slow", and then then noticed the result. Bloody hell. I reckon if he can return to his present form, he might well finish a race on the 9.5s.

Best sprinter ever, no questions about it.

 

[g force]

Awesome performace...and yes he's been tested 3 times already at this games i believe and i'm sure will be tested right after this result. TBH though it just looked perfect - from the explosive power off the blocks to 60m he was simply unstoppable. The 200m is going to be interesting...new WR maybe.

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

The 200m is going to be interesting...new WR maybe.

Johnson's 19.32 is a remarkable time, posted by a freak of nature (I mean that in the best possible way - his body shape and running style were pretty weird for a sprinter) at the height of his powers. Usain Bolt has yet to run under 19.6 seconds, but he himself is an odd fish for a sprinter, being 6 foot 5 with a huge stride. If anyone can come close, it's him. I can't wait.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Johnson's 19.32 is a remarkable time, posted by a freak of nature (I mean that in the best possible way - his body shape and running style were pretty weird for a sprinter) at the height of his powers. Usain Bolt has yet to run under 19.6 seconds, but he himself is an odd fish for a sprinter, being 6 foot 5 with a huge stride. If anyone can come close, it's him. I can't wait.

I'm pretty sure Johnson expects Bolt to be his record very soon, if not at these games.

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

I'm pretty sure Johnson expects Bolt to be his record very soon, if not at these games.

Aye. I reckon Bolt could go up to 400 as well if he wants to - those long easy strides would be perfect.

 

[Flashman]

If you're up against Bolt just do what Roger Black did racing Johnson; run for the silver, you've got no chance for gold.

As for the 200, Johnson said (gent that he is) he's ready to let his record go and will be glad for it to be Bolt, but that Bolt isn't ready to do it yet, 200 is a loooooong sprint and he needs to hone his technique.

I agree, not this time but one day.

 

[Homeless Mal]

I am looking forward to this afternoon

 

[JTG]

Jeanette Kwakye makes the 100m final

 

[trashpony]

Tasha Danvers looked great in that hurdles heat.

 

[Melinda]

The swings and roundabouts are astounding. There was a time when you couldnt get a British woman on a track podium for love nor money. They rarely left the heats in the sprints.

Sally Gunnell, Yvonne Murray, Liz McColgan- anyone else?

Now its the men who have fallen far behind- Mo Farrah in the 5000m is the only one I can think off the top of my head. We've got a good crop of young sprinters but they wont come good for a couple of years.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I got quite into the Men's Hammer Final - well done Slovenia!Their first track and field Gold medal!

And the Japanese competitor was quite easy on the eye

 

[JTG]

I love the hammer, summat about all that yelling after they've let it go.

Ohuruogu through to her final, Lee McConnell's about to go

 

[Melinda]

Hmmm only Christine made it.

 

[JTG]

Andy Baddeley made the mile final

 

[Melinda]

Jamaica does the sprint double!!

Clean sweep too! 1,2,3

The Americans are going to be PISSED!

 

[JTG]

Jamaican 100m double. The US won't like that - must be drugs

The US didn't even get a medal in that - Jamaican 1, 2, 3!

 

[trashpony]

Fucking hell, Jamaica are awesome! Americans must be furious

 

[JTG]

If only they had another Marion Jones

 

[Melinda]

Jeanette Kwakye is the loveliest girl! What a lovely post race interview!

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

Heh, the Jamaicans get a gold and two silvers! Great stuff.

 

[trashpony]

Jeanette Kwakye is the loveliest girl! What a lovely post race interview!

Isn't she? Brought a tear to my eye. (Then I have been welling up rather a lot today )