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London Olympics T&F Finalists Prediction Thread
« on: June 25, 2012, 01:07:13 PM »
Based upon most recent performances and various National Olympic Trials who are your picks to make the various finals at the London Olympics?  :beermug:
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Re: London Olympics T&F Finalists Prediction Thread
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 01:26:08 PM »
Here are my picks for the London Olympic 100m Final (to be updated/reviewed based upon form, injuries etc).

For Men's 100m Final in 2008 we had 3 Jamaicans (Bolt, Powell & Frater), 2 Trinis (Thompson & Burns), 2 Americans (Dix & Patton) & 1 Curacao/Holland sprinter (Martina) in the final:

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For London 2012 I currently predict 3 Jamaicans (Bolt, Powell & Blake), 2 Trinis (Bledman & Thompson), 2 Americans (Gay & Gatlin) & 1 Kittian (Collins) or 1 Frenchman (Lemaitre) in the final!

This line-up will be reviewed and updated based upon how each of these sprinters' form develops/peaks in time for the London Olympics.
Btw does anyone agree or disagree with my Olympics Men's 100m finalists prediction?

I will tackle/predict the Women's 100m Final line-up next!!  :beermug:
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Re: London Olympics T&F Finalists Prediction Thread
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2012, 03:57:48 PM »
Soca, your predictions seem on point. The word out is that Lemaitre is in top shape. But I reviewed his times... His best is a windy 9.94 and a legal 10.04. With that being said. I dont think that the Frenchmen will be in the finals this year. Nor do I think Kim Collins will be in. Here is mine in no particular order.

JA
Bolt
Powell
Blake

TRI
Bledman
Thompson

USA
Gatlin
Gay (Bailey?)

Other
Lemaitre
Ndure
Collins
Martina

* There are two questions surrounding the Americans in this event..

1. "Can Gay make it through to the finals without aggravating his past injuries?"
2. "How clean is Gatlin?"

I think the above two questions will be answered before the 100m finals in London.

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Re: London Olympics T&F Finalists Prediction Thread
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2012, 11:55:31 AM »
I think I needed to bump this thread back into the spotlight!   ;)
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