Heading For A Bolt/Gay Showdown
July 27th, 2009 at 10:48 amBy Chris
Next month, the Athletics World Championship takes place in Berlin, and folks, it looks like we are finally getting the showdown we were promised in Beijing last summer — a healthy Tyson Gay against the current fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. Bolt did his part in fueling the anticipation by winning the 100 meter race in London this past weekend with a time of 9.91, while running into a noticeable headwind. As for Gay, he’s already posted a time of 9.77 — the fastest time in the 100-meter this year — while looking equally strong in the 200-meter as well.
While the potential showdown between these two will headline the upcoming World Championship, it should also be noted it’s the first time such a competition will be held in Berlin Stadium since Jesse Owens competed in 1936.
July 28th, 2009 at 9:40 am
This is going to be a great race. Hopefully Sir Bolt won’t leave his pet Ego at home.
July 28th, 2009 at 10:09 am
“Hopefully Sir Bolt won’t leave his pet Ego at home.”
Not a chance in the world he does that, especially with Gay looking like a legitimate challenger. If anything, I’d say the bravado will be turned up even more.