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Post by chrislydman on Aug 24, 2009 23:20:28 GMT -5
I don't know about him breaking the 400 meter world record, it could happen maybe but he said he hates running the 400, that's why his last 400 meter PR was in 2007. Apparently you haven't taken the time to look at his track career, read up on his thoughts.
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Post by chrislydman on Aug 24, 2009 23:22:22 GMT -5
I think he could break it. I think he could do it easily if he tried. But the 400m does not have the cache that the 100m does. After all, the 100m champ is celebrated as the world's fastest man. I keep bringing up Carl Lewis, because even though his records have been beaten he is still the best sprinter overall that the USA has ever had. But give Bolt his due, he's still a kid relatively speaking. Exactly, John. That's why his career has started off this way. Admittedly, he and his coach wanted that first. That's the name recognition and draw power.
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Post by John Wilson on Aug 25, 2009 6:19:27 GMT -5
I'm with you, Chris. I think someone is handling him very well. He's still in college I believe. When he finishes college (right now he's a marketing tool for their Track and Field program) and goes pro I think you'll see a much more well rounded Bolt.
I think when his times begin to slip in the short sprints as he gets older he'll become a long sprint and field event champ. There's no way on earth a 6'5" rocket of a man is not going to end up doing the long jump and triple jump along with the 400m and 4x400m relay.
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