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What about Track & Field / Re: Hasely Crawford Stadium gets new $9.2m track.
« on: August 04, 2011, 08:10:45 AM »$9.2M track, time to celebrate the new track with a fete.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Battle of the 9.78s
« on: September 01, 2010, 02:41:02 PM »
Nah, coming off a 9.85 AND 9.78, third race in less than a week in three different countries, no surprise in the results.
I for one don't doubt Carter's 9.78. Conditions in Rieti were fantastic. He made use of the opportunity and came away with a PB.
I for one don't doubt Carter's 9.78. Conditions in Rieti were fantastic. He made use of the opportunity and came away with a PB.
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What about Track & Field / Re: 2010 Results
« on: September 01, 2010, 11:34:15 AM »EXACTLY! (Concerning the weight) .
Uhm, aviator, perhaps you can tell me HOW YOU WOULD KNOW when he started drugging, since you are showing me how great he ran clean?!?? He had a drug positive before this one!
Good point Ato. We really don't know about Gatlin. Folks ASSUME that he was clean at Tennessee and even in the few years prior to his bust! He started working with Trevor in '03. Even if we give Tennessee the benefit of the doubt, what about the 3 and half years to mid '06? I notice Aviator didn't even use 9.85 from '04 which says he's probably talking about Gatlin's time at Tennesse.
Aviator I see your point as well, I would not be surprised if he runs the times of which you speak next year. However, Ato does have a point about the drug issue and both he and Willi speak sense in relation to the weight issue. That weight does not magically disappear and this winter will not do for him what last winter did not (in terms of weight)! There is a definite struggle there and it is obvious.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Bolt extends Puma contract- Now "best-paid athlete in track and field history."
« on: August 24, 2010, 12:00:43 PM »3 million a year is hardly the highest paid in history. Should have gotten much more.
Ato, If your figure is correct then I agree with you. He should have gotten way more!!! It is laughable almost. Jochen Zeitz quotes figures in the hundreds of millions of dollars in AD exposure given to Puma by Bolt yet they can "only" muster up 3 mill in base to give to the guy?
Sure he must have some nice performance incentives in there but that base should be substantially more IMO. especially, that Bolt is Puma's undoubted star.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Bolt extends Puma contract- Now "best-paid athlete in track and field history."
« on: August 24, 2010, 11:51:31 AM »
I think MJ had a six year deal with Nike worth US$12 million/2 million per year. That, to the best of my knowledge, was the best ever for a track athlete.
This new Puma deal for Bolt surpasses that "by far" from what I understand. He is the face of Puma and it is no surprise that they were willing to break the bank to keep him. After what they went through with Vince and then Serena, they must be pretty happy about Bolt's decision.
There was, per Bolts' manager, a clause in Bolt's former contract which allowed Puma to match any offer recieved by another company at the contract's expiration. I'm guessing they didn't even allow it to get to that stage by making an offer which he could not refuse.
This new Puma deal for Bolt surpasses that "by far" from what I understand. He is the face of Puma and it is no surprise that they were willing to break the bank to keep him. After what they went through with Vince and then Serena, they must be pretty happy about Bolt's decision.
There was, per Bolts' manager, a clause in Bolt's former contract which allowed Puma to match any offer recieved by another company at the contract's expiration. I'm guessing they didn't even allow it to get to that stage by making an offer which he could not refuse.
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What about Track & Field / Bolt extends Puma contract- Now "best-paid athlete in track and field history."
« on: August 24, 2010, 11:42:57 AM »
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ha0D1saZ1BYNXG9lTdWSu2DnACrgD9HPTJT00
Bolt renews sponsorship contract with Puma
By CHRIS LEHOURITES (AP) – 2 hours ago
LONDON — The world's fastest man signed the fattest contract in track and field history Tuesday, with Usain Bolt extending his Puma sponsorship through 2013.
The world-record holder at 100 and 200 meters will be tied to the German apparel company through the 2012 London Olympics, where he is expected to try to win gold medals again in both sprints.
"It's good, man. I'm happy. I'm very happy with the figure," Bolt, who turned 24 on Saturday, told The Associated Press by phone.
Although contract terms were not released, Puma chairman and CEO Jochen Zeitz said Bolt would be the "best-paid athlete in track and field history."
"He's an iconic global sports star and as such he's now remunerated," Zeitz said.
Bolt became a worldwide superstar at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning the 100 and 200 in world-record times, and helping Jamaica win another gold and set another world record in the 4x100 relay. A year later, he again set world records in the 100 and 200 at the world championships in Berlin.
Bolt is sitting out the rest of this season because of a tight lower back, but looking toward a return next year for the world championships and then the 2012 Olympics.
"I'm trying to make myself a legend," Bolt said. "People are really looking forward to me breaking records. I'm going to go run hard to win, that's my aim. And every time I go out there and run hard to win, I get records."
At the Bird's Nest in Beijing, his effusive personality endeared the lanky Jamaican to fans, but not to IOC president Jacque Rogge.
In the 100, Bolt surged away from the field and slowed over the last few meters, even taking time to slap his chest before crossing the line in 9.69 seconds. A few days later, Bolt ran 19.30 in the 200 and then made little effort to congratulate his opponents before taking a victory lap and shouting "I am No. 1!"
"I have no problem with him doing a show," Rogge said during the Beijing Games. "I think he should show more respect for his competitors and shake hands, give a tap on the shoulder to the other ones immediately after the finish and not make gestures like the one he made in the 100 meters."
At the worlds, Bolt's showboating was muted, but his star was rising. He lowered his world record in the 100 to 9.58 and in the 200 to 19.19.
"He's not just an athlete that promotes performance products but he's also an athlete that transcends well beyond his sport into lifestyle, and that's where we see the opportunity," Zeitz said.
Bolt said this month he would cut his 2010 season short because of his ailing back. The announcement came days after he lost a 100-meter race in Stockholm to Tyson Gay — his first loss in an individual race in two years, also in the Swedish capital.
"Stockholm is not my favorite place," said Bolt, adding that it was good for the sport for him to lose once in a while. "Tyson was in good shape. He really wanted to beat me."
As for his injury, Bolt said he has been pain-free in Jamaica while spending time with his family and resting his back. For the first time in years, he got to celebrate his birthday in his country.
"I didn't know what to do," he said. "So I just chilled. We went out and had a couple of drinks."
The early end to Bolt's season will keep him from running at the Commonwealth Games in India.
"We would have loved to see him perform in the Commonwealth Games, but it wasn't really part of his training schedule and race schedule anyway," Zeitz said. "It's unfortunate that he's missing a few races, but we all know that 2011 and 2012 are the really important years."
Zeitz said Puma intends to make Bolt the central figure in its Olympic marketing program and use him to help develop footwear and other apparel.
Bolt first signed with Puma, which also sponsors the Jamaican Olympic Association and the Jamaican Amateur Athletic Association, when he was 16.
"We've been together since forever," Bolt said. "I like the fashion, so they try to make it fashionable for me. ... I'm looking good, but I'm also prepared
Bolt renews sponsorship contract with Puma
By CHRIS LEHOURITES (AP) – 2 hours ago
LONDON — The world's fastest man signed the fattest contract in track and field history Tuesday, with Usain Bolt extending his Puma sponsorship through 2013.
The world-record holder at 100 and 200 meters will be tied to the German apparel company through the 2012 London Olympics, where he is expected to try to win gold medals again in both sprints.
"It's good, man. I'm happy. I'm very happy with the figure," Bolt, who turned 24 on Saturday, told The Associated Press by phone.
Although contract terms were not released, Puma chairman and CEO Jochen Zeitz said Bolt would be the "best-paid athlete in track and field history."
"He's an iconic global sports star and as such he's now remunerated," Zeitz said.
Bolt became a worldwide superstar at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning the 100 and 200 in world-record times, and helping Jamaica win another gold and set another world record in the 4x100 relay. A year later, he again set world records in the 100 and 200 at the world championships in Berlin.
Bolt is sitting out the rest of this season because of a tight lower back, but looking toward a return next year for the world championships and then the 2012 Olympics.
"I'm trying to make myself a legend," Bolt said. "People are really looking forward to me breaking records. I'm going to go run hard to win, that's my aim. And every time I go out there and run hard to win, I get records."
At the Bird's Nest in Beijing, his effusive personality endeared the lanky Jamaican to fans, but not to IOC president Jacque Rogge.
In the 100, Bolt surged away from the field and slowed over the last few meters, even taking time to slap his chest before crossing the line in 9.69 seconds. A few days later, Bolt ran 19.30 in the 200 and then made little effort to congratulate his opponents before taking a victory lap and shouting "I am No. 1!"
"I have no problem with him doing a show," Rogge said during the Beijing Games. "I think he should show more respect for his competitors and shake hands, give a tap on the shoulder to the other ones immediately after the finish and not make gestures like the one he made in the 100 meters."
At the worlds, Bolt's showboating was muted, but his star was rising. He lowered his world record in the 100 to 9.58 and in the 200 to 19.19.
"He's not just an athlete that promotes performance products but he's also an athlete that transcends well beyond his sport into lifestyle, and that's where we see the opportunity," Zeitz said.
Bolt said this month he would cut his 2010 season short because of his ailing back. The announcement came days after he lost a 100-meter race in Stockholm to Tyson Gay — his first loss in an individual race in two years, also in the Swedish capital.
"Stockholm is not my favorite place," said Bolt, adding that it was good for the sport for him to lose once in a while. "Tyson was in good shape. He really wanted to beat me."
As for his injury, Bolt said he has been pain-free in Jamaica while spending time with his family and resting his back. For the first time in years, he got to celebrate his birthday in his country.
"I didn't know what to do," he said. "So I just chilled. We went out and had a couple of drinks."
The early end to Bolt's season will keep him from running at the Commonwealth Games in India.
"We would have loved to see him perform in the Commonwealth Games, but it wasn't really part of his training schedule and race schedule anyway," Zeitz said. "It's unfortunate that he's missing a few races, but we all know that 2011 and 2012 are the really important years."
Zeitz said Puma intends to make Bolt the central figure in its Olympic marketing program and use him to help develop footwear and other apparel.
Bolt first signed with Puma, which also sponsors the Jamaican Olympic Association and the Jamaican Amateur Athletic Association, when he was 16.
"We've been together since forever," Bolt said. "I like the fashion, so they try to make it fashionable for me. ... I'm looking good, but I'm also prepared
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What about Track & Field / Re: London Grand Prix 13-14 Aug
« on: August 13, 2010, 02:16:50 PM »Gordon has already peaked for the season as evidenced by his times getting slower and slower. If his coach knows what he is doing, he should end his competitive season now, to allow his body to regenerate, before starting to train to the commonwealth in October.
Lawd, fadda help us. Is he coach yuh meant to say, or is "I know what I really saying?"
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What about Track & Field / Re: ANALYSIS: How real a threat is Tyson Gay to Usain Bolt?
« on: August 12, 2010, 09:10:29 AM »Oh, ABSOLUTELY no question Bolt is King still, but we talking 2010 - who will be ranked #1 and it will be Tyson, deservedly so.
Why? Because had Bolt gone undefeated and beaten Gay and Powell et al, it would be a unanimous choice.
If Gay also bests 9.82 this year then even the biggest Bolt backers can't begrudge him his #1 in 2010.
Ato, do you think it's a wrap that TG is number 1 this year? I just wanna hear your opinion, that's all.
1) Any chance AP beats TG in a year's best time? If so, how does that change TG's ranking for the year?
2) What if Dix/ Blake/ or even Carter beat TG later on (London tomorrow might be a good place to start)?
Yes, based on his TWO races thus far, one over Asafa, the other over Bolt, TG should probably be ranked ahead of those two for the year. However, I feel an upset (if you wanna call it that) coming. London nor Brussells might be as straight forward as some think. Would not be surprised if TG loses tomorrow.
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What about Track & Field / Re: ANALYSIS: How real a threat is Tyson Gay to Usain Bolt?
« on: August 11, 2010, 12:56:08 PM »
Also, doh start with the KING thing. The one who is undefeated in the event and beat Bolt and Asafa in the same season is the KING, no matter what flag is next to his name.
Can't say I agree with that comment. The King is the world and Olympic champ who is also the world record holder. How TG come king of anything? Get it done when it matters. Simple. This was the logic in the Asafa-Gatlin saga. Unless, of course, is some other king yuh talking bout, then I outta de loop.
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What about Track & Field / Re: ANALYSIS: How real a threat is Tyson Gay to Usain Bolt?
« on: August 10, 2010, 01:40:48 PM »
Something was up with Bolt. It was his slowest final yet and he didn't look good at all.It was just one of those days. Bolt wins by at least a tenth in each of the next two major finals.
Yes, TG's discipline, motivation, work ethic is exceptional but Bolt is still on another level IMO. Kudos to TG for trying though, you can't ask anything more of him.
Yes, TG's discipline, motivation, work ethic is exceptional but Bolt is still on another level IMO. Kudos to TG for trying though, you can't ask anything more of him.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Italian newspaper has named the five Jamaican athletes
« on: July 25, 2009, 03:02:42 PM »It's a minor drug but 5 people will raise some eyebrows. Still waiting to know what the drug isUnconfirmed reports say it was a stimulant found in an energy drink bought at the trials. A public warning may be the sanction. We'll have to wait and see though.
If the above is confirmed, it is unfortunate but athletes need to be very careful what they are consuming.
Oops, I just saw Willi's post in the other thread, basically saying the same thing I did. A drink consumed at the trials- explains the 5 and the minor nature of it. This should be a big wake up call though. Only consume stuff you know the contents of!!!
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What about Track & Field / Re: Weltklasse Zurich--The rematch of olympians.
« on: August 29, 2008, 02:16:23 PM »
No Willi. The NR is 38.00 which they ran at Crystal Palace a few weeks before the Olympics. The first choice team of Brown, Burns, Armstrong and Thompson ran there.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Bolt donates $50,000
« on: August 23, 2008, 11:35:19 AM »the publicity isn't that negative to require negating.
You are right on that again Omarldinho. Most of the articles I've seen have stated that Rogge was absolutely wrong for saying what he did. Sports writers the world over, fellow athetes and the IAAF president today said that what Rogge said was wrong. Bolt is what track needs right now they say. Most are very disappointed by Rogge and the way he has embarassed his organisation with those comments.
Nice gesture by Bolt. Those folks need all the help they can get.
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What about Track & Field / Re: FRANKIE FREDERICKS DEFENDS BOLT
« on: August 22, 2008, 06:21:01 AM »I don't mean disrespect - It's just that everybody seems eager to publish an opinion and all dey doing is adding fuel to de fire. Everybody entitled to dey view, but this debate has now been done to death and men calling others "hater" and gettin vex. Some look at it one way, some look at it another. Bess dey agree to differ an done!
Respect man. I agree with yuh. Is how the international media now pick up on it and the comments by Rogge yesterday added fuel to the fire. He is the head of the IOC, now a man in his own organisation come out and disagree with him. And is Frankie Fredericks one of the best athletes ever who go be more in touch with how the athletes feel than a man like Rogge. But like you, I just want this whole thing done and for this not to cloud the great performances of Bolt and the other athletes.
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What about Track & Field / Re: FRANKIE FREDERICKS DEFENDS BOLT
« on: August 22, 2008, 06:03:49 AM »Check out the various links, Frankie Fredericks says Bolt has the right to celebrate how he wants.
Errr........ so??
Cool.
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What about Track & Field / FRANKIE FREDERICKS DEFENDS BOLT
« on: August 22, 2008, 05:22:02 AM »
Check out the various links, Frankie Fredericks says Bolt has the right to celebrate how he wants.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article4587895.ece
Usain Bolt has the right to showboat, says Frankie Fredericks
((Marc Aspland/The Times))
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the Men’s 200 meters final to become Olympic Champion and win 2 gold medal (Marc Aspland/The Times)
Ashling O’Connor, Olympics Correspondent, in Beijing
Few top sprinters know better than Frankie Fredericks what it feels like to be the man no one is watching at the end of the 100 metres Olympic final.
The Namibian became the African nation’s first Olympic medal-winner when he won silver in both the 100 metres and 200 metres at Barcelona in 1992. But it was in Atlanta four years later that he really suffered runner-up syndrome as he watched a clean pair of heels belonging first to Donovan Bailey in the 100 metres and then Michael Johnson in the 200 metres.
Both men had to break a world record to finish ahead of him. So in witnessing Usain Bolt set new standards in both distances, Fredericks was in a better place to judge the Jamaican’s right to celebrate than Jacques Rogge, the president of the IOC, who complained that the new champion should have consoled his beaten rivals with a gentlemanly handshake.
“You cannot tell a guy who has run 9.69 seconds how to react. We should be happy,” Fredericks said, underlining that although he is part of the IOC hierarchy as chairman of the Athletes’ Commission, he is still a competitor at heart.
“This was a unique moment - a man that as an athlete is making history. It is not like it is a thing that is planned. There are seven other guys who want to be the world’s fastest man. In this case, Usain knew that Asafa Powell beat him two times before, so when he saw that Asafa was not in front, the child in him came out. It is his way of expressing himself.”
The sight of Bolt thumping his chest 20 metres from the finish line of the 100 metres as he eased over in second gear has been the image of the Games. A prostrate Bolt on the track digesting what he had achieved after breaking Johnson’s 12-year record of 19.32 sec to win the 200 metres gold medal in 19.30 a few days later ranks a close second.
Fredericks, universally liked during his sprinting career and now, is in no doubt that the men who followed in Bolt’s wake in both races would not have begrudged him his moment of self-indulgence. “He’s the star. It’s his moment and his victory lap. There are seven others who can hug each other afterwards,” he said. “Michael did the same thing lying on the floor. I had no idea what I did until I watched the tapes. But I wouldn’t have cared. I was in his slip-stream. I set a personal best and was happy.”
He is also in no doubt that Bolt did it cleanly. “I am not sceptical at all. I always believed that the guy next to me was clean because I was clean. I believe that Usain has worked hard,” he said.
“I did not think that Michael’s record would be broken so quickly. I thought maybe my grandchildren would see it. But we knew that he had the talent when he was 17. He’s such a tall guy. All the tall guys like Carl Lewis had a slow start but Usain gets out at the start - he is with them from the beginning.”
Fredericks is leading the drive to educate athletes about anti-doping and wants as much as anybody to separate the bad apples from the good. However he does not share the concerns about Jamaica’s lack of a national anti-doping agency.
“I have faith. The IAAF has a regional centre there and I am sure all the guys are tested,” he said. “People came to Namibia to test me and I think the same for Usain. Even if a country doesn’t have a national doping agency, we have to make sure that the top athletes are continuing to be tested.”
Athletes could not have chosen a better person in Fredericks, a computer science graduate, to represent them among the IOC suits. Although he did not win an Olympic gold medal, he has seen true greatness at much closer quarters than many of them. It is all the approval Bolt needs.
There are several other articles with Fredericks defending Bolt against what Jacques Rogge said as well.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article4587895.ece
Usain Bolt has the right to showboat, says Frankie Fredericks
((Marc Aspland/The Times))
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the Men’s 200 meters final to become Olympic Champion and win 2 gold medal (Marc Aspland/The Times)
Ashling O’Connor, Olympics Correspondent, in Beijing
Few top sprinters know better than Frankie Fredericks what it feels like to be the man no one is watching at the end of the 100 metres Olympic final.
The Namibian became the African nation’s first Olympic medal-winner when he won silver in both the 100 metres and 200 metres at Barcelona in 1992. But it was in Atlanta four years later that he really suffered runner-up syndrome as he watched a clean pair of heels belonging first to Donovan Bailey in the 100 metres and then Michael Johnson in the 200 metres.
Both men had to break a world record to finish ahead of him. So in witnessing Usain Bolt set new standards in both distances, Fredericks was in a better place to judge the Jamaican’s right to celebrate than Jacques Rogge, the president of the IOC, who complained that the new champion should have consoled his beaten rivals with a gentlemanly handshake.
“You cannot tell a guy who has run 9.69 seconds how to react. We should be happy,” Fredericks said, underlining that although he is part of the IOC hierarchy as chairman of the Athletes’ Commission, he is still a competitor at heart.
“This was a unique moment - a man that as an athlete is making history. It is not like it is a thing that is planned. There are seven other guys who want to be the world’s fastest man. In this case, Usain knew that Asafa Powell beat him two times before, so when he saw that Asafa was not in front, the child in him came out. It is his way of expressing himself.”
The sight of Bolt thumping his chest 20 metres from the finish line of the 100 metres as he eased over in second gear has been the image of the Games. A prostrate Bolt on the track digesting what he had achieved after breaking Johnson’s 12-year record of 19.32 sec to win the 200 metres gold medal in 19.30 a few days later ranks a close second.
Fredericks, universally liked during his sprinting career and now, is in no doubt that the men who followed in Bolt’s wake in both races would not have begrudged him his moment of self-indulgence. “He’s the star. It’s his moment and his victory lap. There are seven others who can hug each other afterwards,” he said. “Michael did the same thing lying on the floor. I had no idea what I did until I watched the tapes. But I wouldn’t have cared. I was in his slip-stream. I set a personal best and was happy.”
He is also in no doubt that Bolt did it cleanly. “I am not sceptical at all. I always believed that the guy next to me was clean because I was clean. I believe that Usain has worked hard,” he said.
“I did not think that Michael’s record would be broken so quickly. I thought maybe my grandchildren would see it. But we knew that he had the talent when he was 17. He’s such a tall guy. All the tall guys like Carl Lewis had a slow start but Usain gets out at the start - he is with them from the beginning.”
Fredericks is leading the drive to educate athletes about anti-doping and wants as much as anybody to separate the bad apples from the good. However he does not share the concerns about Jamaica’s lack of a national anti-doping agency.
“I have faith. The IAAF has a regional centre there and I am sure all the guys are tested,” he said. “People came to Namibia to test me and I think the same for Usain. Even if a country doesn’t have a national doping agency, we have to make sure that the top athletes are continuing to be tested.”
Athletes could not have chosen a better person in Fredericks, a computer science graduate, to represent them among the IOC suits. Although he did not win an Olympic gold medal, he has seen true greatness at much closer quarters than many of them. It is all the approval Bolt needs.
There are several other articles with Fredericks defending Bolt against what Jacques Rogge said as well.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 10:53:09 PM »jw107 yah must come and check we in the heavyweight boxing section too.
No prob man, I go check allyuh soon.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 10:42:36 PM »Lady, I gave my opinion jes like you and everyone else here. It was obvious to me that your rant came about because I said reading and comprehension is not your forte. You just vex. Lol. So much so that you chose to show us the limit of your vocabulary. I talking about those who pontificate without what I deem a valid base and you carrying on yourself like dey can't defend themselves if they care to. How you reach in there I will never know. Conduct yourself like a big woman cause your immaturity is obvious.
I am now convinced that you have spent the greater part of your life with your head so firmly esconced up your ass that it has not only clouded your perception of reality, but simultaneously afflicted you with a penchant for spouting shit.
Seems that you are gender-conflicted... either that or you don't know a genuine woman when you encounter one. I bet the only nanny you've ever seen is the one that stares back at you when you look in the mirror. Whatever the case, you are more than welcome to keep consoling yourself with deluded thoughts about my maturity level and vocabulary range.
LOL, ok I guess this rant is because you aren't a woman. Something was said in an earlier post that gave me that impression. I apologise if I have your gender mixed up as it seems I do. Regardless to what you've said about the name, afterall that is who you are cussing and talking to, nothing more than a name as you know nothing about me, let me say this. I have no problem with you whatsoever, I have never addressed you in any way before you addressed me. My posts have been in relation to those commentators (both press and association affiliated) who have criticised Bolt. I'm not sure why you've chosen to respond to my post but I ask you and everyone else to keep things civil. Lets share our opinions without animosity in the name of furthering this great sport we love. I've mentioned those persons by name several times in my previous posts who I thought were unfair to the youngster. Check back if you wish and you'll see a certain Mr. Costas' name come up more than once.
So all the best to you and let's keep this thing on the topic, I certainly don't mind a constuctive argument.
Go team TnT
lol
Good. LOL.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 10:31:07 PM »Lady, I gave my opinion jes like you and everyone else here. It was obvious to me that your rant came about because I said reading and comprehension is not your forte. You just vex. Lol. So much so that you chose to show us the limit of your vocabulary. I talking about those who pontificate without what I deem a valid base and you carrying on yourself like dey can't defend themselves if they care to. How you reach in there I will never know. Conduct yourself like a big woman cause your immaturity is obvious.
I am now convinced that you have spent the greater part of your life with your head so firmly esconced up your ass that it has not only clouded your perception of reality, but simultaneously afflicted you with a penchant for spouting shit.
Seems that you are gender-conflicted... either that or you don't know a genuine woman when you encounter one. I bet the only nanny you've ever seen is the one that stares back at you when you look in the mirror. Whatever the case, you are more than welcome to keep consoling yourself with deluded thoughts about my maturity level and vocabulary range.
LOL, ok I guess this rant is because you aren't a woman. Something was said in an earlier post that gave me that impression. I apologise if I have your gender mixed up as it seems I do. Regardless to what you've said about the name, afterall that is who you are cussing and talking to, nothing more than a name as you know nothing about me, let me say this. I have no problem with you whatsoever, I have never addressed you in any way before you addressed me. My posts have been in relation to those commentators (both press and association affiliated) who have criticised Bolt. I'm not sure why you've chosen to respond to my post but I ask you and everyone else to keep things civil. Lets share our opinions without animosity in the name of furthering this great sport we love. I've mentioned those persons by name several times in my previous posts who I thought were unfair to the youngster. Check back if you wish and you'll see a certain Mr. Costas' name come up more than once.
So all the best to you and let's keep this thing on the topic, I certainly don't mind a constuctive argument.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 09:59:53 PM »
It is very unfortunate that you have gone down this road and shown your true colours. Surely there is no need for that type of language, but you see it differently. I shall not go down to your level. Suffice it to say that I've made my views clear and you have yours. Big up to all the forumites who still embrace civility. This guy like he vex, lol. Oh well, big up Bolt, Thompson, and all the other athletes out there who doing their thing. Keep doing what you doing guys.
It is unfortunate yuh didn't consider this moral high road yuh now pretending trod on before you started with your references to "fools" and yuh "reading and comprehension" talk. Scarecrow shouldn't play with fire.
Lady, I gave my opinion jes like you and everyone else here. It was obvious to me that your rant came about because I said reading and comprehension is not your forte. You just vex. Lol. So much so that you chose to show us the limit of your vocabulary. I talking about those who pontificate without what I deem a valid base and you carrying on yourself like dey can't defend themselves if they care to. How you reach in there I will never know. Conduct yourself like a big woman cause your immaturity is obvious.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 09:21:29 PM »Reading and comprehension. Obviously not your forte. Non one is attacking Bolt personally? The criticism goes to the heart of who he is as a person. You do not sit in a studio with a prime time audience and impart your value system without the accused having a chance to respond. That is the true travesty. The good thing this is that much of the world's media has come to Bolt's defence and criticised Rogge for his unfortunate comments and unwillingness to understand that his perceptions are not global neither do they fly in the face of the so called 'olympic spirit'.The time has come to dispatch with civility...
Bolt is what athletics needs at this point. A refreshing, carefree spirit. What he did in the 100m made the feat all the more remarkable. Good for the youngster.Continue to do what you want to do, give these folks some more to talk about. Once you're on top thats how people behave.
You's a kinda cunt or what? Did you hear anybody attribute the celebrations to some failing in his character yuh dunce?? In fact people have gone out of their way to attribute the celebrations to youthful exuberance... even in that same broadcast that is what was stressed. It was not a personal attack on Usain Bolt, they just questioned the propriety of his actions at the time. To listen to your histrionic ass you'd swear they sat up there, repudiated him and called him all manner of names... which is precisely the implication of your hormonal rant.
All this shit talk about "value system" and accused not having chance to respond ... yuh think is ah friggin court of law we dealing with? People simply sharing opinions on the issue... but as usual all it takes is some jackass to come with some manner of utter fuckery, talking about people judging Bolt in "prime time"... and now that is because ah 'jealousy'. People does too easily let dey emotions lead dem to talk ah pack ah blasted shit.
It is very unfortunate that you have gone down this road and shown your true colours. Surely there is no need for that type of language, but you see it differently. I shall not go down to your level. Suffice it to say that I've made my views clear and you have yours. Big up to all the forumites who still embrace civility. This guy like he vex, lol. Oh well, big up Bolt, Thompson, and all the other athletes out there who doing their thing. Keep doing what you doing guys.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 06:47:43 PM »As I said before, I am so happy that the vast majority of the world doesn't share the same opinion of a small group of sanctimonious fools. Not just that, it is the manner of their criticism. Don't deride a man you know nothing about on primetime. Did anyone speak to Bolt about that before ? Find out his views? You don't do that to a man. I am totally digusted by this whole thing and then man coming saying they have pride at posting article. Wow. My message to Bolt is to continue doing your thing and celebrate EVEN MORE if you get the chance. The world will love you even more for it. Don't worry with the deluded few.Before you embark on calling people "fools" and what not... and some how claim to know the mindset of "the vast majority of the world"... it may pay for you to expand your horizons and bit more before the pillar of 'sanctimony' imbue to others fall squarely on your head. There have been many who have similarly responded on blogs and sundry websites in opposition to the celebration. No one is attacking Bolt personally, yet apparently the corn has fallen so squarely in your yard that you run like a hungry fowl to devour it.
In the same vein people who are complaining that "had he been American this would not have been an issue", are either being disingenuine, or willfully ignorant of reality... seeing that Americans have been rightly condemned for similar celebrations in the past.
Reading and comprehension. Obviously not your forte. Non one is attacking Bolt personally? The criticism goes to the heart of who he is as a person. You do not sit in a studio with a prime time audience and impart your value system without the accused having a chance to respond. That is the true travesty. The good thing this is that much of the world's media has come to Bolt's defence and criticised Rogge for his unfortunate comments and unwillingness to understand that his perceptions are not global neither do they fly in the face of the so called 'olympic spirit'.
Bolt is what athletics needs at this point. A refreshing, carefree spirit. What he did in the 100m made the feat all the more remarkable. Good for the youngster.Continue to do what you want to do, give these folks some more to talk about. Once you're on top thats how people behave.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 05:38:36 PM »
As I said before, I am so happy that the vast majority of the world doesn't share the same opinion of a small group of sanctimonious fools. Not just that, it is the manner of their criticism. Don't deride a man you know nothing about on primetime. Did anyone speak to Bolt about that before ? Find out his views? You don't do that to a man. I am totally digusted by this whole thing and then man coming saying they have pride at posting article. Wow. My message to Bolt is to continue doing your thing and celebrate EVEN MORE if you get the chance. The world will love you even more for it. Don't worry with the deluded few.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Words Cannot Express My Pride In Being The One To Post This
« on: August 21, 2008, 10:18:13 AM »
Nobody ever said you can't have an opinion. It is the forum chosen. Bob Costas and all those who purer than pure should go and cover the purity games if they want!!!!!!!! You don't do a man like that with a primetime televison audience and the man has no opportunity to respond to your comments. That is the disgrace.Passing judgement on people you don't even know. Listen to Bolt's interviews, they have been gracious. Thats why I'm happy the VAST MAJORITY of the worlds media and pundits have taken to Bolt. You could do a count of for and against if yuh dont believe me!
They say he is what the sport needs and they love his personality. Only a few fools see it differently and have the gall to treat the man like that in public. Frankie, hold yuh opinion, I respect yuh, but Bob Costas you gone to another level. Holier than thou. Check yourself before you tell people what they did and how they should behave.
They say he is what the sport needs and they love his personality. Only a few fools see it differently and have the gall to treat the man like that in public. Frankie, hold yuh opinion, I respect yuh, but Bob Costas you gone to another level. Holier than thou. Check yourself before you tell people what they did and how they should behave.
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What about Track & Field / BOLDON ADMITS HE MISREAD BOLT'S CELEBRATION
« on: August 20, 2008, 04:58:00 AM »
Ato admits he misread the Bolt celebration
Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:14
194.230.53.52
Curry goat, Bora and Boldon
Bryan Cummings
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Yes, you are reading correctly. I am in China and I am talking about curry goat.
You see, the Jamaican-born executive chef, Obrian Tingling, had curry goat on the menu for lunch in the main press centre. I was very surprised when I saw it and Lance Whittiker (formally of RJR Sports but who now works for CMC) said that it was the best curry goat that he has had in years.
I ran into former Reggae Boyz football coach Bora Milutinovic in the same dining room the day after Frazer and company had won medals in the 100 metres. He said that he was extremely happy for Jamaica's success but admitted that he had wanted Asafa to win the Men's 100. He said that Asafa was "such a nice guy".
Since we are still in the dining room, our eating patterns have dramatically changed. When we first arrived in China, Kayon Raynor and I would be up bright and early to have breakfast. They offered a wide choice of foods for us to eat and we even looked forward to eating the morning meal.
That, however, has changed in the last five days. We have no idea what breakfast looks like. None of us has had any.
You see, for the last five days since track & field has started, we go to bed normally between 4:00-5:00 am China time and have to be at the stadium bright and early at 9:00 am the same morning.
We have no time to grab any because we are trying to get in as much sleep as possible. We eat lunch, and now eat dinner at about midnight China time after we leave that stadium late at night.
I ran into Ato Boldon in the stadium yesterday. We greeted each other and he brought up the subject that he had heard that he had stirred up a lot of emotions in Jamaica.
He mentioned to me that he had made some "on air" comments to the effect that Usain Bolt in celebrating his 100m victory before crossing that finish line was disrespecting his opponents.
I explained to him that Usain would never and did not disrespect anyone, but rather, was just being himself. I told him that all sprinters have to have some amount of attitude and Boldon at that point agreed with what I was saying by mentioning that he himself used to also have an attitude when he used to compete. I further explained to him that he had to remember that Bolt was still very young and still had a lot of "kid" left in him.
At that point Boldon backed down to admit that he did not know Usain that well and that he had misread his celebration.
This is the link: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20080819T230000-0500_139243_OBS_CURRY_GOAT__BORA_AND_BOLDON_.asp
Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:14
194.230.53.52
Curry goat, Bora and Boldon
Bryan Cummings
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Yes, you are reading correctly. I am in China and I am talking about curry goat.
You see, the Jamaican-born executive chef, Obrian Tingling, had curry goat on the menu for lunch in the main press centre. I was very surprised when I saw it and Lance Whittiker (formally of RJR Sports but who now works for CMC) said that it was the best curry goat that he has had in years.
I ran into former Reggae Boyz football coach Bora Milutinovic in the same dining room the day after Frazer and company had won medals in the 100 metres. He said that he was extremely happy for Jamaica's success but admitted that he had wanted Asafa to win the Men's 100. He said that Asafa was "such a nice guy".
Since we are still in the dining room, our eating patterns have dramatically changed. When we first arrived in China, Kayon Raynor and I would be up bright and early to have breakfast. They offered a wide choice of foods for us to eat and we even looked forward to eating the morning meal.
That, however, has changed in the last five days. We have no idea what breakfast looks like. None of us has had any.
You see, for the last five days since track & field has started, we go to bed normally between 4:00-5:00 am China time and have to be at the stadium bright and early at 9:00 am the same morning.
We have no time to grab any because we are trying to get in as much sleep as possible. We eat lunch, and now eat dinner at about midnight China time after we leave that stadium late at night.
I ran into Ato Boldon in the stadium yesterday. We greeted each other and he brought up the subject that he had heard that he had stirred up a lot of emotions in Jamaica.
He mentioned to me that he had made some "on air" comments to the effect that Usain Bolt in celebrating his 100m victory before crossing that finish line was disrespecting his opponents.
I explained to him that Usain would never and did not disrespect anyone, but rather, was just being himself. I told him that all sprinters have to have some amount of attitude and Boldon at that point agreed with what I was saying by mentioning that he himself used to also have an attitude when he used to compete. I further explained to him that he had to remember that Bolt was still very young and still had a lot of "kid" left in him.
At that point Boldon backed down to admit that he did not know Usain that well and that he had misread his celebration.
This is the link: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20080819T230000-0500_139243_OBS_CURRY_GOAT__BORA_AND_BOLDON_.asp
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What about Track & Field / Re: Ato a hater
« on: August 19, 2008, 07:15:24 PM »
Nice post Omarldinho. You make some excellent points. The whole thing is how men could sit in a studio and criticize a man like that and the man has no way of responding to what they are saying. You have a platform like that and it colours people's perception. If the man were on the show and you put the point to him and he has a chance to respond, fine. But don't tell people the man was disrespectful when it wasn't the case. You ruin a man in the public's eyes just so ? Especially when your viewpoint is NOT in the majority ? My previous post has in the other things I want to say, especially about Bob Costas and his poor journalism.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Ato a hater
« on: August 19, 2008, 01:27:46 PM »
I stated my opinion on the Bolt matter yesterday. I saw ABOSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. In fact what he did was one of the reasons the performance was so special and why I along with many will never forget it for those right reasons. The vast majority of the media around the world reported on how impressed they were and Bolts antics made it legendary. Michael Johnson, Sebastian Coe, Colin Jackson ,Donovan Bailey and so on all say Bolt is what Track and Field needs right now.
Now where I have the problem is for someone like Bob Costas to come on PRIMETIME AMERICAN tv and say what he did. It was a wanton attack. Before anybody goes into James Carter etc, what those folks did and what Bolt did was completely different. Carter was not even in the final. Wallace Spearmon yesterday brushing off his shoulder-disgusting. American 4x100 team in Sydney taking off there tops wrapping the flag around their head and their subsequent interviews confirmed their mockery.
Bob Costas has no right to attack Bolt in that way given the platform Costas has. Something like that can colour the public's image of a gentle giant who only sought to celebrate his victory. Saying he was disrespectful is a travesty. He taunted no one. Costas needs to understand people's culture before he imposes his own on them and judges them by what HE deems right. Bolt in ALL his interviews was the picture of modesty and decency, if Costas took a look at those it would give him some insight into Bolt the man. Sure say it is your opinion that he should have run straight through the line but do not say the man was disrespectful. If journalists are going to be giving opinions so stridently then they need to do their research and attempt to empathise. I guess none of them could do that since they've never won an Olympic gold.
At least Lewis Johnson took Bolt's side and gave his reasons for doing so. Bob Costas has gone down in my book big time. Whilst I have no problem with him disagreeing with me, his competence as a journalist has left much to be desired. Poor, very poor.
Now where I have the problem is for someone like Bob Costas to come on PRIMETIME AMERICAN tv and say what he did. It was a wanton attack. Before anybody goes into James Carter etc, what those folks did and what Bolt did was completely different. Carter was not even in the final. Wallace Spearmon yesterday brushing off his shoulder-disgusting. American 4x100 team in Sydney taking off there tops wrapping the flag around their head and their subsequent interviews confirmed their mockery.
Bob Costas has no right to attack Bolt in that way given the platform Costas has. Something like that can colour the public's image of a gentle giant who only sought to celebrate his victory. Saying he was disrespectful is a travesty. He taunted no one. Costas needs to understand people's culture before he imposes his own on them and judges them by what HE deems right. Bolt in ALL his interviews was the picture of modesty and decency, if Costas took a look at those it would give him some insight into Bolt the man. Sure say it is your opinion that he should have run straight through the line but do not say the man was disrespectful. If journalists are going to be giving opinions so stridently then they need to do their research and attempt to empathise. I guess none of them could do that since they've never won an Olympic gold.
At least Lewis Johnson took Bolt's side and gave his reasons for doing so. Bob Costas has gone down in my book big time. Whilst I have no problem with him disagreeing with me, his competence as a journalist has left much to be desired. Poor, very poor.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Ato on NBC - Track
« on: August 18, 2008, 09:10:59 PM »
What Bolt did was one of the reasons the race was so special and why I will remember it for a long time. Forget the time, it is the manner of the victory, that is what was impressive. De yute say he just wanted to win and didn't even know he break d record till after d victory lap. Unless u ever win an olympic gold yuh aint go know how d guy feel.
That have to be a misquote they put up there from Ato, I can't really believe he say so. I agree with all of all yuh so far. Let d man do what he wants, there was NO disrespect. Man scoring goal and tek off dey shirt and doing all kinda foolishness, nobody don't say anything. Woman in the triathalon have her flag waving in the final 100m coming home, nobody aint saying she celebrate too early and showing disrespect. If the man have the ability to do it, let him do it. Is because none of them ever see anybody demolish a field like Bolt why they behaving so. Bolt do what u want that's why the world respecting your performance even more.
Everybody love the man personality, saying it good for the sport.
That have to be a misquote they put up there from Ato, I can't really believe he say so. I agree with all of all yuh so far. Let d man do what he wants, there was NO disrespect. Man scoring goal and tek off dey shirt and doing all kinda foolishness, nobody don't say anything. Woman in the triathalon have her flag waving in the final 100m coming home, nobody aint saying she celebrate too early and showing disrespect. If the man have the ability to do it, let him do it. Is because none of them ever see anybody demolish a field like Bolt why they behaving so. Bolt do what u want that's why the world respecting your performance even more.
Everybody love the man personality, saying it good for the sport.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Usain Bolt 9.69 WR....
« on: August 16, 2008, 02:35:14 PM »
Congrats to Bolt,Thompson and Dix. Bolt ran the greatest race I have ever seen in my life. The guy is simply amazing. Thompson, you stepped up when it counted, all the best. I remember many were writing off Marc at the beginning of the season but the man did well. Congrats to you too fella.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Trouble in Jamaica....A blessing for Darrel????????
« on: August 01, 2008, 07:19:28 AM »
What kind of craziness really going on here ? The first article seems to be implying that Franno and the other MVP staff will be able to coach the athletes through the Olympics at this camp but it's just that that they will be arriving late. The second one saying that Franno and Co not going to be at camp at all and it's the JAAA appointed coaches that wil be working with tha athletes! What is the real story ?
If the athletes can't continue to work with their personal coaches then that is nonsense. These are things athletes don't need especially at this time. People need to get this thing resolved and quickly cause a lot of them MVP athletes looking good to do something nice in a couple weeks. Bolt seems fine though, Mills is the head coach.
If the athletes can't continue to work with their personal coaches then that is nonsense. These are things athletes don't need especially at this time. People need to get this thing resolved and quickly cause a lot of them MVP athletes looking good to do something nice in a couple weeks. Bolt seems fine though, Mills is the head coach.