As impressive as the performance by Michael Phelps at the Olympics was--and, granted, I only saw two or three of his races, since I started watching late--the sheer dominance of Usain Bolt's 9.69s gold medal in the 100m was in a different league.
Completely thrilling.
The best part is watching people get so mad that he was showboating at the end. I'd thump my chest, too, if I was the fastest man who's ever lived!
Posted by: Anil Dash | August 18, 2008 at 10:33 AM
1: It's incredible to be showboating at that speed.
2: I love the logic that he had no motivation for breaking the world record - it was already his.
Posted by: David Jacobs | August 18, 2008 at 10:47 AM
I don't recall *ever* seeing a 100m race at the Olympics that was such a blowout -- usually it comes down to form at the finish line in a photo finish. Amazing race.
Posted by: Laura | August 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM