Although Jamaica has been doing exceptionally well in the sprints, the 400 metres final will be without a Jamaican. For the past 4-5 years the standard of our quarter milers have been just average.
We pray for someone to consistently run sub 45. What has caused this decline? and who are the brightest prospects now?
After going through all the rounds of the 200 with relative ease, Jamaica’s 100 metres Olympic champion, Usain Bolt goes after the double from lane 5. The world record held by Michael Johnson 19.32 used to look impossibe to break, since Bolt broke the 100 metre world record, more fans are wondering when will he break the 200 metre world record. Do you think the time is right for him to break it at the Olympics or is it asking too much seeing that the 4×100 comes soon after?
Yes, we have the top three finishers in the 100 metres plus the World champion for 100 metres. What running order do you think is the best for Jamaica to win the gold medal and possible set a world record?
Suggestions
Shelly-Ann to Sherone to Kerron to Veronica
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Shelly-Ann to Sherone to Veronica to Kerron
There was great controversy when Kerron,Shelly-Ann and Sherone placed 1-2-3 at the National Trials and were chosen to represent Jamaica in Beijing. Calls were made by numerous Jamaicans for Veronica to be part of that trio.
After a historic 1-2- 2 finish in the 100 metres in Beijing, we couldnt have asked more a better performance. Should we continue choosing our athletes to represent us like this or change the rules?
Not sure what could have contributed to the average performance of the American sprinters. We all know Tyson Gay didnt look himself, but what about the others? Do you think they can still win the 4×100?
With the top three times in the quarters Kerron, Sherone and Shelly, 10.98,11.02 and 11.06 respectively, can our women repeat and give us the top three times in the finals?
After a dismal performance in the 100 metres in Beijing where he placed 5th in a time of 9.95 identical to Athens 2004, many sports fans are now asking, whats the next move for Asafa Powell?
Should he just focus on the 4×100 relay, aim for the gold and continue the season on the circuit.
Should he forget about the Olympics, go home and rethink what to do with his career.
Should he continue at the Olympics, come home and decide to change his coach.
After admitting, his legs failed, sport fans are now very concerned that the failure at the 2004 Olympics and the false start and the bronze medal at the last two Worlds are still affecting him. One thing is sure, he is very talented and needs to perform at the big meets (Worlds and Olympics) to be respected.
How does he overcome this problem of choking at the big meets?
After breaking his own world record in the 100 metres at the Beijing Olympics, slowing down pumping his fist to his chest and celebrating, the big question is HOW FAST CAN THIS MAN GO? This 9.69 looked so easy and he also spent time looking to his right for his country man, Asafa Powell, who was nowhere to be found. With a wind reading of 0 m/s, one wonders what the new world record would have been had it been 1.6 m/s. Tell us how much faster this man can go and what you expect to see in the 200 metres.
With a poor run the in 1st round Sherone Simpson will battle with Chandra Sturrup, Kelly-Ann Baptiste, Muna Lee and others and must place in top 3 to be assured of a place in the semi-final round. Will she make it?
4×100 male composition – going for gold and more
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008With the two fatstest men in the world and two sub 10 ,Jamaica has an excellent chance to win gold in the Beijing Olympics and some think setting a world record.
These four athletes are Michael Frater, Asafa Powell, Nesta Carter and Usain Bolt. Do you think this is the best running order for the team to reap gold?, if not state your running order.
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