The Warpath - View Single Post - IOC chief Rogge chides Bolt for lack of respect to rivals

BDBohnzie · 08-21-2008, 11:09 AM

Bolt broke Michael Johnson's 200 record, not Carl Lewis (who in turn, can't sing worth a damn yet sang the National Anthem about as well as Roseanne Barr did).

I see both sides of the coin. Bolt should recognize his competitors and give them due time after a race, but at the same time, he does make watching him run interesting. And it's his interpretation out on the track before and after the race that sets him apart. Bolt is just a kid out there having a good time, and none of the other competitors seem to have a problem with him (not that I've read or watched).

08-21-2008, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 3,411	Re: IOC chief Rogge chides Bolt for lack of respect to rivals Bolt broke Michael Johnson's 200 record, not Carl Lewis (who in turn, can't sing worth a damn yet sang the National Anthem about as well as Roseanne Barr did). I see both sides of the coin. Bolt should recognize his competitors and give them due time after a race, but at the same time, he does make watching him run interesting. And it's his interpretation out on the track before and after the race that sets him apart. Bolt is just a kid out there having a good time, and none of the other competitors seem to have a problem with him (not that I've read or watched). __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... Don't forget about Andre the Giant who weighed over 500 pounds but ended up selling the title to Ted Dibiase in a shocking display of venality. Sure the Giant was good, but was he great? You make the call. - Courtesy of djnemo65