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Usain BoltAthlete Card | Olympics Track and Field Medal TrackerInjuries have restricted the arrival of Jamaica's Usain Bolt on the international scene of stars but signs of his unquestioned talent were on view in 2002 when he became the youngest 200m junior world champion at 15 years and 332 days when he crossed the line in 19.93 seconds. On May 31, 2008, Bolt made headlines around the world with a stunning new world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100m.
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Luke Cyphers...of rings pie try to get out their message at tremendous cost, whether it's that Usain Bolt wears Puma or Michael Phelps uses Visa. We came away impressed with one pitch in particular...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 23, 2008Clay, Jamaican team have nothing in common? Look at their paths to gold
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineBryan Clay and the Jamaican 4x100-meter relay team could not have won their events more differently, but their wins showed how the Games can bring cultures together.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008A MESSAGE TO THE IOC
Luke CyphersThis is rich. IOC president Jacques Rogge said Usain Bolt overdid it with his celebration following the most remarkable run any sprinter has ever had. "That...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 21, 2008Leave it to the 400 meters crew to save U.S. team at Games
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineWhen things are going bad for the U.S. track team (and they're going bad here in Beijing), it can always count on the 400 meters event to bring Americans to the top of the podium.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Hours after failing to reach final, Gay in awe of Bolt's 100 win
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineTyson Gay was in pain after failing to qualify for the Olympic 100-meter final Saturday night. Then, he saw Usain Bolt's world record of 9.69 seconds and was in awe.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008Men's 100 shows limits, possibilities of what runners can do
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineThe men's 100 event at the Olympics showed the limits (Tyson Gay) and possibilities (Usain Bolt) of the human body.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008Bolt's unexpected success adds new drama to men's 100-meter race
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineWill Tyson Gay's experience and Asafa Powell's motivation be enough against Usain Bolt in the 100 meters? Luke Cyphers previews one of the biggest showdowns of the Beijing Games.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008Bolt may be 100 favorite, but Gay in better position to win
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineTyson Gay hasn't raced in weeks, but that doesn't mean he is the underdog in the upcoming 100-meter showdown.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008FASTEST. MEN. EVER.
Luke Cyphers...Jeremy Wariner and LaShawn Merritt promises to be, it has nothing on the 100. When Jamaicans Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell plus American Tyson Gay (hamstring permitting) flock to the Bird's Nest stadium...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 01, 2008BEIJING 2008: FASTEST. MEN. EVER.
Luke CyphersIn Beijing, we're likely to see the fastest 100-meter race ever run.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2008LADIES MAN
Luke CyphersIn Beijing, Tyson Gay could be the man of the hour. But he never would have had the chance without three women.
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