“[The semi-final] is another round to show what I can do to the world and Great Britain”. He has said that his favorite race is the men’s 200-meter race.
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That goal will probably remain elusive in Rio – Bolt’s fastest time for the 200m this year is 19.89sec, set in London last month. While Bolt was kicking out of the blocks, as is his preference in this race, he took it easy down the stretch.
While his performance was definitely a crowd-pleaser, the 29-year-old Bolt admits that his 100-meter run could have easily been better.
And you can count on Burton watching her TV closely when Usain Bolt runs the 200 meter final on Thursday. This goes in line with Bolt’s look-behind act at the London Olympics which clearly highlights the superior advantage he enjoys over his rivals.
It’s hard to bet against Bolt in the 200-meter event, but gold isn’t the only achievement he is looking to unlock in Rio. I am happy and I am proud of myself, said Bolt in the media conference after the historic win. “I think [Bolt’s] personality really shines through”.
The power of positive thinking alone can’t make you one of the fastest runners in the world, but it clearly doesn’t hurt. However, it’s much tougher to carry that speed over a longer distance.
The Jamaican was critical of the timetable after claiming his 9.81sec 100m-winning time was not quicker due to an unusually tight turnaround between the semi-final and the final. He pulled off his cleats, turned his hat around, and with the Jamaican flag draped over his right shoulder, gave onlookers his famous “To the World” pose as the crowd chanted, “Bolt, Bolt, Bolt”.
Prior to Bolts showdown, Van Niekerk had stolen the headlines, breaking Michael Johnsons 17-year World Record in the 400m with a time of 43.03secs all the more impressive given the South African was racing from lane eight.
“I’m a little bit exhausted now”, claimed Bolt after the race.
“I’m going to go out there and leave it all on the track”.
“He always gets a great start and mine wasn’t so good but I just thought “don’t panic, work my way back”, Bolt said.
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” It’s my favourite event so I get nervous. That’s the thing I really want”.
