Posts Tagged ‘World Records’

And He’ll Probably Do It, Too (Usain Bolt)

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Usain Bolt wants more world records and since it’s apparently passe’ to beat the ones you’ve already set, he’s going after the 400-meter mark, held by the original man with the golden shoes, Michael Johnson. Says Bolt:
“Everyone wants to do it. There are no major championships in 2010 so I could go for the [...]

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If It’s Not Phelps, NBC Coverage Lacks

Monday, August 18th, 2008

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Allow me to use one of the most understated statements I’ve read concerning NBC’s coverage of the Olympics, from USA Today’s Michael Hiestand:
Yes, the rule of Olympic TV is saving the marquee stuff — no matter when it happened in real time — for late in prime time to keep viewers hanging around. But [...]

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