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Usain Bolt false starts, eliminated in final
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:20 pm
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unbelieavble. this guy had been training so hard for this race. no telling what he would have done to that competition and his own world record.. the winning time ended up being 9.92.
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DAEGU, South Korea -- Usain Bolt again did the unbelievable when it mattered most in the 100 meters.
This time, no gold medal or world record, but a false start and straight elimination from the world championships in a race he has regally reigned over for three years.
In a stunning few seconds, Bolt's showboating turned into disbelief when he jumped the gun and was led away from the track before Jamaican teammate Yohan Blake won gold ahead of American rival Walter Dix.
unbelieavble. this guy had been training so hard for this race. no telling what he would have done to that competition and his own world record.. the winning time ended up being 9.92.
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Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:30 pm to Rohan2Reed
wow
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:34 pm to Rohan2Reed
Damn that sucks. He'll break another record at the Olympics next year, though.
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:39 pm to Rohan2Reed
that's why there are rules...
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:44 pm to Rohan2Reed
Was it the fastest false start ever recorded?
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:46 pm to Rohan2Reed
The other thread mentions this
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:47 pm to Rohan2Reed
I thought you get one free pass at a false start?
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:48 pm to Golfer
i thought so too. 
a lot of guys there were surprised they escorted him away.
a lot of guys there were surprised they escorted him away.
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:50 pm to Golfer
They changed the rules last year. This is really the best option for sprints. You can debate the merits of the alternate options, but two false starts each could in theory take almost half an hour to run it. Also, the false start to the field is kind of bullshite when a lesser competitor intentionally false starts to keep guys like Bolt, Dix, Powell, and Gay on their toes, so to speak.
The current rule is one and done. This is the huge drawback to this option (when a contender gets DQ'ed), but really the fairest and most efficient way to start the races.
The current rule is one and done. This is the huge drawback to this option (when a contender gets DQ'ed), but really the fairest and most efficient way to start the races.
This post was edited on 8/28/11 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:52 pm to Rohan2Reed
The one and done rule is stupid.
Posted on 8/28/11 at 1:57 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
You wrong, dude. Rule sucks.
Posted on 8/28/11 at 4:38 pm to Clemens
The thing that was stupid is that he was so
dominant in the early rounds that he didn't need a great start. He didn't need a good start or even an average start. He could have been last out of the blocks and still won. He only has himself to blame.
dominant in the early rounds that he didn't need a great start. He didn't need a good start or even an average start. He could have been last out of the blocks and still won. He only has himself to blame.
Posted on 8/28/11 at 4:42 pm to diddydirtyAubie
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The one and done rule is stupid.
What is your point with the Sig?
Posted on 8/28/11 at 5:04 pm to Mustang2000
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The thing that was stupid is that he was so
dominant in the early rounds that he didn't need a great start. He didn't need a good start or even an average start. He could have been last out of the blocks and still won. He only has himself to blame.
cant really blame the man for still having the desire to not just win but break the world record..
Posted on 8/28/11 at 5:07 pm to Rohan2Reed
he's gonna kick so much arse in Londond that Michael Phelps will be smoking bongs with this dude!!!!
Posted on 8/29/11 at 1:11 pm to Golfer
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I thought you get one free pass at a false start?
The rule changed in 2010.
Posted on 8/29/11 at 1:13 pm to diddydirtyAubie
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The one and done rule is stupid.
What do you suggest? And by the way, the old rule didn't keep reigning Olympic champion Linford Christie from being kicked out of the 1996 Olympic final.
Posted on 8/29/11 at 2:23 pm to trackfan
I think hey should go back to 2 hances, in the semis Dwain Chambers got DQ'd for flinching but not actually leaving the blocks which is ridiculous
On todays (UK)coverage Michael Johnson hinted that he went because Blake moved his right leg, but not enough to set of the blocks, not an excuse but a potential reason
On todays (UK)coverage Michael Johnson hinted that he went because Blake moved his right leg, but not enough to set of the blocks, not an excuse but a potential reason
Posted on 8/29/11 at 3:01 pm to engvol
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On todays (UK)coverage Michael Johnson hinted that he went because Blake moved his right leg, but not enough to set of the blocks, not an excuse but a potential reason
Some sprinters start with their eyes closed just for that reason.
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