Usain Bolt Breaks His Own World Record
I'd Rather Be Watching Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps won eight gold medals and broke seven world records while accomplishing this amazing feat. Even when he was so far out in front that no one could catch him, he finished strong. He raised the bar to heights that may not be reached for years to come. Michael Phelps gave it his all in every race and that made his performance very satisfying to watch - whether he was crushing the field or winning by just a fingernail. His attitude during interviews before the Olympics and after the races was very humble. No "I'm the greatest" speeches. He acknowledged his teammates and coaches - even his mother. You could tell that he was enjoying every minute of the Olympics and that breaking records and winning so many gold medals was the icing on the cake.
Usain Bolt, on the other hand, was cocky and full of himself during the interviews that I watched. He said that he didn't care about the world record because he already held it - all he cared about was the gold medal. I guess that's what bothers me - most people want to push themselves to see just how far they can go. If you can run the race in under 9.70 seconds, can you break 9.60? Isn't that part of what the Olympics is all about? Sure, he has a gold medal around his neck - but how long will his record stand? If he had finished strong, how fast would he have been?
I made sure to watch all of Michael Phelps' races - I wanted to witness history. Bolt has the chance to make history himself this week by becoming the first runner since Carl Lewis to win both the 100 and 200 meters races. I suppose I'll watch just to see if he'll win - but unless Usain Bolt becomes a really nice guy in the next few days, I kind of hope he loses.
Published by Kathy Carr
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Post a CommentKathy%2Cleave Usain alone.You are just evil and jealous that its not a fellow American or a white man getting all this attention Lets face it Ms Carr This young man is dam good and your wish for him to loose was evil.You%27ve got phelps and ahost of others from America already on top%2Cdear God allow one man to celebrate%0D%0Ain his own way even if he%27s black and NOT from the almighty U S A. Lady Usain is 23yrs old..EXPECT MORE%21%21%21%21%21SORRY%21%21
It wasn't the celebration at the end - I wrote this during the olympics and I was frustrated that he didn't even try to finish strong. Celebrate all you want - WHEN THE RACE IS OVER.
kathi, your way of looking at Bolt's behaviour at the end of his race is the reaction of the 'typical' American.
Did you take the time to find out what the chest thump and the elation he displays means in the Jamaican culture? Did you take the time to find out what what he does as part of this training or even what he is undergone to achieve what he has accomplished so far?
His 'showboating' in our culture means 'look at what i am capable of, look at what we are all capable of'
When we his countrymen see those thumps and dancing it reminds us that we are a resilient, strong, determined people who have struggled in the past and struggle still and that despite all we currently experience, we have more to look forward to and that our struggle will never be in vain.
Sounds like the American dream, doesn't it (smile)
...see what he could do if he tried...respected the race? I would imagine Usain puts in a tremendous amount of intense training, maintains a very strict diet and sacrifices much in his personal life to perform at the pinnacle of his sport.I've been to Jamaica and can't imagine the training facilities to be any where near on par with the US so he probably did most of what he has accomplished through his own determination to succeed. I knew he left something on the table at the Olympics and now we have an idea of just how much. For him, the gold medal was the goal. Doesn't he get a large bonus every time he sets a world record? I hope he breaks it a few more times. He is only competing with himself and that's got to be pretty boring.
you people are morons, what'a wrong if people celebrate in different ways, who knows how hard they have trained to perform so spectacularly, and what they had to go through to get so far.. do you watch tennis..ever see how they rejoice?, c'mon there are better things to write about!!
I don't see nothing wrong with his personality, will it be envy that he is not american. Let him be, let him enjoy his glory days and if don't like it change the channel and watch a swimming pool.
People didn't like Ali's attitude either. I admire what these athletes have done, but their attitudes could use some adjustment. As Michael Phelps proves, you don't have to be a jerk to be the best at what you do.
Gosh you people!!!!! why not rejoice with him? Maurice Green ALWAYS celebrated in an irritating and anoying manner but we didnt hear any complaints. PLEASEEEE! let him be. he is young and has achieved alot. Remember MOhamed ALi " i fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee"? it is still a celebrated comment... Allow him, if yoou lots have problem with it, go break your own records and keep quite. Do not celebrate... Watch the gymnastics, the american giel didnt congratulate anyone. the look on her face through out was clear.. "you had better not do better than i did" please post your comments on THAT!
I so agree with Kathy - I think Usain has shown the world a very different side of an Olympian athlete. Even if he changes his attitude for the next race - I believe it will only be an act. He has already shown his real personality.