At the Aviva London Grand Prix (Crystal Palace) on the weekend it was Jamaica fever. Usain Bolt fans were dancing and posing along with the sprinting superstar, and this was just before he raced! Little kids were recognising the Jamaican's dressed in their national colours and loving it - amazing! Is this just the power of one man? I don't think so, but at the moment most young aspiring athletes and fans think this guy is something special. In fact I do too!
With the talk of the Jamaican runners having some positive dope tests and the hype of the likely showdown between Tyson Gay and Usain Bolt in Berlin (don't want to jinx either athlete) all eyes are even more so on the Jamaican sprinting team.
Is Bolt a freak of nature? Who knows? But the boy can run! From what I can see he is determined to show the world that not only can he run fast he can entertain and is one of the good guys. I guess if you were going to create a super hero, these qualities are a good start.
Bolt is a good example of an athlete making a positive transition within his sport. He wanted to run the 100metres years ago, but apparently his coach had other ideas. It looks like his coach knew what he was doing as Bolt is now the fastest man in the world in both the 100 and 200metres sprint.
Bolt is true to his name in that runs like a bolt of lightening, however since the return of injured America's top sprinter Tyson Gay and since Beijing, like most athletes at the top of their game, he has had a bulls eye on his back which all the top class sprinters are aiming for.
Will they catch him? Watch this space.
The World Championships in Berlin start on 15th August. I'll be glued - how about you?
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