Robsk II Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 I have said this on the sport forum, but I think that it's really worth bringing up: New world champion, new WR - 9.58. 9.58!!! I remember Maurice Green getting 9.79 as a new WR, only ten years ago. Bolt just destroys anything that's gone before, it's astounding. I remember when getting around the 10 second mark, dead, would put you in medal contention in most races, and going under was special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 he will probably go down as the best ever when he retires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Dwain Chambers' planned 'Project Bolt' obviously didn't come to fruition, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 16 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2009 To be honest, Chambers did well and should be praised for delivering a season's best and an entirely (once upon a time) respectable time of 10 dead - also, he was in this final 10 years ago, so that within itself is fairly remarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 the guy in 4th was still bloody quick, immense race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 stunned, utterly stunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Anyone want to hazard a guess how many strides Bolt took in that 100 metres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 1208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Pffft I can go faster than that on my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 16 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2009 benji - 39? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Robsk II - yes! Good guess That's mental though. Over 2.5m per stride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 16 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2009 That is mental, yeah. I only had a guess because I seemed to remember he was usually on 40-41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 He is the greatest sportsman of all time after Tiger Woods and VJ Singh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Tyson Gay broke the old world record in the same race. Beyond insane. Incidentally, Bolt is only 22/23, he will only get stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 16 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Not indefinitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Not indefinitely. Well, duh. But the next 5-7 years will be most interesting. If Chambers can make World finals over a ten year span.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 16 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2009 YOU duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted 16 August, 2009 Share Posted 16 August, 2009 Definately drugged up off his face to run that fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Tyson Gay must be gutted. He runs quicker than any American ever has and is still way behind Bolt. What a race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Anyone reckon he'll be able to break 9.4? Seeing as he has said he thinks he will able to do so at some point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Tyson Gay broke the old world record in the same race. Beyond insane. Incidentally, Bolt is only 22/23, he will only get stronger. Yep, his only problem might be complacency, the amount of natural talent he has is ridiculous and unfair to everyone else! As I mentioned on the sporting forum I would love to see him really push himself and go for the 400 metre world record. Michael Johnson took that onto a different level and I think Bolt could be the man to break that record if he sets his mind to it. However, he might decide it is too far for him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Anyone reckon he'll be able to break 9.4? Seeing as he has said he thinks he will able to do so at some point.... is 9s out of the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 is 9s out of the question? I don't think he will be able to do that...... we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 I don't think he will be able to do that...... we shall see. would be unbelievable if he did. it's not that much if a difference from 9.4 to 9. it's about the time it takes to write '123' on a keyboard. he's un-real, though. maybe the others should try: :smt117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Is he related to Bernie The Bolt that used to be on the Golden Shot with Bob Monkhouse years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 I don't think he will be able to do that...... we shall see. Even for Bolt I cannot see him running 9.0 even with a gale force wind behind him ( which would not count for record purposes anyway) though 9.3-9.4 is not out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 it's not that much if a difference from 9.4 to 9. You realise that it took 40 years to "lose" the last 0.4 seconds, and now you want Bolt to cut his 9.58 to 9.00? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Is he related to Bernie The Bolt that used to be on the Golden Shot with Bob Monkhouse years ago? Great, great, very great Grandson maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 You realise that it took 40 years to "lose" the last 0.4 seconds, and now you want Bolt to cut his 9.58 to 9.00? As above it's not going to happen in most of our lifetimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Watching him reminds me of using cheat methods on Track and Field on the playstation. Lynx lid or school tie, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 You realise that it took 40 years to "lose" the last 0.4 seconds, and now you want Bolt to cut his 9.58 to 9.00? yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Hardly in the same achievements league as kayaking champion Richard Fox though, is he Robsk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Hardly in the same achievements league as kayaking champion Richard Fox though, is he Robsk? Lol, please don't start that again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 I can even shoot my bolt in 9.58 secs...no matter how hard I try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Even more amazing. http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/usain-bolt-spotted-in-victorian-photograph-200908171988/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 Even more amazing. http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/usain-bolt-spotted-in-victorian-photograph-200908171988/ LOL I believe it is him and he can travel through time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 17 August, 2009 Share Posted 17 August, 2009 it's not that much if a difference from 9.4 to 9. Are you mental? Are you f**king mental?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Are you mental? Are you f**king mental?? aparently so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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