Bolt: historic double
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| G | S | B | Tot | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHN | 51 | 21 | 28 | 100 |
| 2 | USA | 36 | 38 | 36 | 110 |
| 3 | RUS | 23 | 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | GBR | 19 | 13 | 15 | 47 |
| 5 | GER | 16 | 10 | 15 | 41 |
| 6 | AUS | 14 | 15 | 17 | 46 |
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Comments (136)
Richard Ragnatt says...
Totally awesome.It is no understatement to call him not just the fastest man alive but the greatest sprinter of all time.Long live USAIN you are absolutely INSANE.
Posted 17:51 20th August 2008
Parry Taylor says...
What a breath of fresh air, no brooding just magnificent sprinting. I wish Bolt and Johnson could have competed together, 19.80 might have been possible. Long live the king.
Posted 17:43 20th August 2008
Terence Boward says...
Usain Bold with winning the 100m and 200m sprints at the Beijing 2008, creating two world records in both these sprints at the Olympics is the greatest sprinter of all time. Further he could improve on these records and possibly win again at the next summer olympics at London 2012. Much credit should also be given to Jamica which has produced such great sprinters both in the Men and women sections. Track and Field events are the most interesting sports to see, especially the 100m men and women finals. This is the only event in the world by which one is crowned the Fastest Man or Fastest woman in the world, no other performance by any individual in any other professional or amature sport can achieve. Usain Bold is the greatest Athlete in the world, surparsing even the great Carl Lewis Michael Johnson and Jessie Owens, because he is the only one to create Olympic and world records in both the 100m and 200m at the same Venue and same Olympics at Beijing 2008 without full effort. leaving the rest of the field far behind.
Posted 17:35 20th August 2008
Georgie Simonds says...
Amazing... The athlete of not only this olympics but of all time... these two world records were the greatest achivment of all time, better than Tiger Woods better than Pele better than Roger Federer better than Michael Phelps. Usain Bolt is the greatest athlete to ever walk on this earth and he is only going to get better. He is only 22 tomorrow, wait and see what he is like in the world championship next year. I just hope to god he stays injury free.
Posted 17:32 20th August 2008
Trevor Chuma says...
Usain, you are a ROCK STAR
Posted 17:28 20th August 2008
Yannick Francis says...
It's no coincidence that as soon as the Balco labs closed the American dominance in sprinting ended. It's made the accomplishments of the Juliet Cuthberts and Merlene Otteys even that much more impressive against the juiced up Americans. Usain is absolutely a man among boys. Unbelievable athlete and I'm a proud Jamaican. We are truly the sprint capital of the world. Keep going Usain, don't listen to the detractors, pump the fist and beat the chest while smashing world records. It's your time, enjoy it, don't let the haters distract you. Big up to the women as well, 1-1-1 in the 200 final tomorrow!
Posted 17:27 20th August 2008
George Asensoh says...
There can only be one Bolt...and thats Usain. simply the best at the moment and i tip him to be all time best in the 100 and 200m event. Keep your head straight boy......
Posted 17:27 20th August 2008
Bolta Laorri says...
It's just that the Doping tests have become more tougher nowadays... hard for Americans to cheat the system now. No wonder this time... Americans are missing in all track events big time and not even a single world record from an American till now. Bolt is the real deal.
Posted 17:27 20th August 2008
Stephen Gandy says...
i think we have witnessed a moment of olympic history in twenty years time we will be saying do you remember 2008 olympics it was struck by lightining twice simply staggering well done usain bolt.
Posted 17:25 20th August 2008
Husain Jacobs says...
The greatest Olympian!!! He knows what he wants and that attitude is his greatest strength.
Posted 17:24 20th August 2008
Kirk Grant says...
absolutely unbelievable!. Nuff love and pride. little jamaica on the world globe
Posted 17:20 20th August 2008
Dilip Vekariya says...
Amazing, absolutely amazing. Being able to run like that without being on drugs, and breaking a 12 year record in the process??? I'm lost for words. I've heard people talking about his showboating, but if you could run like him, you would do the same. So gwan ma son, respect!!!
Posted 17:18 20th August 2008
Derrick Clarke says...
Bolt is simply the best! He is SO GIFTED. YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK. VIVO LARGO USAIN BOLT. GOD BLESS YOU
Posted 17:18 20th August 2008
Gillian Polius says...
Usian Bolt our Caribbean Super Hero has officially change SUPERMAN colours from Blue & Red to Green, Yellow & Black. Hats off to Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Posted 17:18 20th August 2008
Gillian Polius says...
Usian Bolt, our Caribbean Super Hero has officially changed SUPERMAN'S colours from Blue & Red to Green, Yellow & Black. Hats off to Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Posted 17:17 20th August 2008
Ousman Jabang says...
what can i say well done bro.you deserve it
Posted 17:12 20th August 2008
Lukas Bobovic says...
what exactly does funding or resources have to do with his ability to run fast? you dont need multi-million pound training facilities or any of the other rubbish, just the obscene natural talent that Bolt obviously has and the right attitude; one which means he will put in the hard work and dedication needed to fulfill that potential.
Posted 17:12 20th August 2008
Mark Coverdale says...
This was unreal. I watched him shatter both records and he seems to do it with such ease. I hope he can maintain his form and prove to be a real Olympic legend. It's wrong to knock the guy but I think people get carried away talking about all time greats off the back of just 1 great Olympic games.
Posted 17:11 20th August 2008
John Stogle says...
Bolt has done it for Jamaica and will now be having a celebratory meal of chicken nuggets. I for one will be running down to McD's in 19.3 seconds to have some of my own - McD's in this case being only 2 doors down the street
Posted 17:08 20th August 2008
Stefan Chetty says...
I think for the first time in a long time, he is a sprinter with the right balance of muscle, not too much, not too little, but the optimum amount, as compared to maurice greene. He deserves all the credit he is getting, big up Usain Bolt.
Posted 17:03 20th August 2008