Most of us thought that he would win gold for his 3rd Olympics, but he did not run in the 100m finals in the Jamaican trials tonight. Though he won his semi-final race, he aggravated a hamstring injury he suffered earlier and thus could not run in the finals. His injury means that he won't run in the 200m in the trials either, so we won't be seeing him in Rio this summer. Too bad for all his fans.
There will be no Usain Bolt in the olympics
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Yeah, I just read that now too. It seems that he expects to still qualify for the Olympics based on who he is. I am very doubtful of this, because if he is let in despite withdrawing from the trials, it will probably send an uproar from many athletes and officials, and it will defeat the very purpose of the trials. And what will happen to the Jamaican sprinter who came 3rd in the finals if Bolt is allowed in based on who he is? Won't he protest too, since only 3 can represent a country?
I should also add that in the Jamaican 100m finals, the second fastest man in history Yohan Blake was disqualified for a false start (yes, for those who don't know, a false start means that you are automatically out, unlike the old days where you got a second chance). He actually got the red card. But then there was an uproar from the stadium who believe that he didn't false start. The officials pondered over the situation for several minutes, and for the first time ever (as far as I know), the disqualification was retracted, and Blake was put back in the track. In the end, Blake won the final and will be going to Rio (without Bolt). With an uproar from fans apparently able to influence the officials, I now wonder if Bolt will be let in the Olympics if the entire world simply demands that he be allowed in.
I my opinion, as the reigning Olympic gold medalist, he should be exempt into to olympics.....like they do in golf. If you won the tournament the year before you are automatically invited back
I dunno...Athletes at that level would plan their doping regimen to ensure they don't miss any major track meets, no? Otherwise what's the point of doping?
All the Russians got caught and Russians are no dummies (they almost out a man on the moon). Lance Armstrong got caught. Other track stars have been caught.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...mes-drugs-cheat-athletics-world-championships
Somehow, I have a feeling we'll stil see Usain "Lightning" Bolt compete in Rio. He's been nothing but great for the sport over the past 8 or so years.
