Just to be clear: he had a lifetime ban, which was reduced to eight years, which was reduced to four years, which should have stayed at lifetime.
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Just to be clear: he had a lifetime ban, which was reduced to eight years, which was reduced to four years, which should have stayed at lifetime.
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If it wasn't for Bolt Japan would have had the gold. Can you imagine that?
I've a nagging feeling they've got some skill at squash, too. Or am I misremembering?
Indeed. Should be very interesting.
Hasphat'sAnts
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Lol no they won't challenge the US
China made huuuuuge strides in 2000 and 2004 before they broke through in 2008.
Japan's not there yet. They'll have a good showing and end in the top 4 in medals, but that's a long way from challenging the United States
Gotdatmoney
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Like I said, you don't have to like him but he's been running clean for like 6 years. The hurricane of boos, the people reveling in his failure. It's so excessive. And honestly, the vast bulk of the field has cheaters. The extent of people hating him is basically based on "he's a cheater!!", hey guess what most of the field has at some time. If you don't like cheating that's fine bit the level is just too much.
flintstryker
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As a Jamaican I am heart broken at the thought of no more Bolt livening up the Olympics
Russian swimmer still competed. He's not the only one.
Edit: it's hilarious to think how people were whining that nobody would give the US dopers crap when they get far more flak than any other nation here
DontBeThatGuy
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I'm an American, and I feel the same way. No Phelps either. It's gonna be weird.
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Doping apparently can still give you benefits that last for years muscle-wise.
I think the world is heartbroken at this.
firehawk12
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Incidentally, the guy who ran anchor for Japan is half Jamaican.
perfectchaos007
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Commentator just said, "I think it's time to start the bus for Russia"
Freakin idiot doesn't he know there is no way for Russia to get home by land?
WE NEED TO BUILD A BRIDGE FROM ALASKA TO RUSSIA ACROSS THE BERING SEA
They just beat the US in 4x100m relay mens sprinting. 'Challenge' means that in a lot of events, they will challenge the US for medals. I didn't say they would top the podium. But you could theoretically see them be 2nd or 3rd in overall medal count. They are doing good for Rio with a fraction of the money and support they will get over the next 4 years.
bobnowhere
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I think that was probably more Pakistan. The great Jahangir Khan and the likes.
India did used to dominate field hockey.
That seems like a decent amount. My country has four medals total...
Heisenberg
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I just hope we don't find out in x number of years that an old sample from Bolt tested positive.
I've read the articles and know the ridiculousness of his times and that they only compare to known dopers, but I really just want him to be a complete freak of nature that is just that much better than everyone else.
I've read the articles and know the ridiculousness of his times and that they only compare to known dopers, but I really just want him to be a complete freak of nature that is just that much better than everyone else.
perfectchaos007
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He'll be back. There are no McDonalds in Jamaica (anymore) so the Olympic village is the only place he can get some guaranteed all you can eat mcnuggs
GravityInsanity
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We should all be happy to have lived in a era were Usain Bolt ran.
What a cutie
CuthbertAllgoodz
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Go home Russia...
GB had a sprinter Dwain Chambers. He was massively disliked by everyone including his own team who didn't even want him to compete. He was at London and nobody wanted him there.
It's not just the US.
Hasphat'sAnts
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Hmmm? They're fifth in total and 6th in gold, but Russia, GB, and China outpaces them by massive massive amounts.
It's extremely unlikely they end #2 no matter how you slice it.
The gag is even if he dopes, he's still a freak of nature and that much better than everybody else.
Heisenberg
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Yeah, but much like Armstrong it will be a huge disappointment. Much moreso, probably.
Hasphat'sAnts
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I think Lance is "disgraced" much more because he tried to ruin the lives of those who accused him of doping than the doping itself
With a population of 1.2 billion you would think they would dominate some events...
Yea, I think nothing will ever top what Lance did.
ldcommando
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Domination by Brazil versus Russia. Italy next,right?
LOL give me a break english isn't my first language
We were talking about cheaters. The rest of mty message was about cheating and yet you couldn't see that I just had a brainfart and said teachers instead of cheaters.
Please stop you're just trying to deflect the subject.
Hasphat'sAnts
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We all feel the same way bro. Not just jamaicans
Anyway Bolt is the greatest ambassador you could ever hope for (I mean no one can beat the legend Bob Marley but well Bolt came pretty close lol )
What I love about Usain Bolt is that he just say it like it is. He knows he is the greatest sprinter in history and he will remain you he is the best in every interview. I remember days ago they asked him about how he felt about the 200 meters and he said something in the like "I fell great and the gold medal is a lock" I'm tired of the same run-of-the-mills interviews of 99% of athletes talking about being humble and blah blah blah. Being humble in sports in overrated anyway.
Their gymnastics team didn't even qualify for these Olympics, which is where they used to destroy everyone else.
I'll take that as a compliment! Haha.
BigJonsson
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Any medal contenders left for Canada?
Hell, what events are even left outside the basketball, soccer and marathon? Kayak I think?
Hell, what events are even left outside the basketball, soccer and marathon? Kayak I think?
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