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Title: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: The Baron on August 28, 2007, 05:06:54 PM I recently heard Michael Johnson talking about Walter Dix, a college athlete in America who Johnson believes would have easily been competing for medals in both the 100m and 200m at this year's World Championships had he chosen to run instead of finishing college.
I've done a bit of checking and he's shattered both college records for 100m and 200m running 9.93 and 19.69 (6th fastest 200m time EVER) respectively. Considering the lack of depth in sprinting at the moment I think he could be a good early bet for either the 100m or 200m or both. Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: bolt pp on August 28, 2007, 05:12:52 PM With those times and johnson resounding endorsement i wonder if the ante post price you'll get will be value
Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: The Baron on August 28, 2007, 05:13:36 PM With those times and johnson resoundiing endorsment i wonder if the ante post price you'll get will be value Yeah, you're probably right. Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: Jedwick on August 29, 2007, 04:17:30 PM you can get 10-1 on dix,
maybe worth a couple of quid Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: The Baron on August 30, 2007, 02:49:06 PM Maybe this isn't the best bet.
Tyson Gay was very impressive in both events and for once he doesn't look like an athlete on drugs. Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: BigTomatoes on August 31, 2007, 12:06:32 AM you can get 10-1 on dix, sounds like the nightclub upstairs from my local Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 31, 2007, 12:13:54 AM Gay was v impressive.
But i also think that Bolt will have improved considerably for next year, being only 21 years at the mo! And injury permitting will be going close for gold. Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: AndrewT on August 31, 2007, 01:32:58 PM Gay was v impressive. But i also think that Bolt will have improved considerably for next year, being only 21 years at the mo! And injury permitting will be going close for gold. Yes, and the reason Bolt couldn't get to Gay was a lack of fluidity in his technique, and that can be coached into him - the raw speed is probably there. I think Gay is exactly what sprinting needs right now, a quick, fluid, smooth runner who doesn't look like a condom full of walnuts. Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: matt674 on August 31, 2007, 01:35:34 PM Gay - Dix.............
hmmmm, going to be an interesting one for the commentators next year........... Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: The Baron on August 15, 2008, 03:40:55 PM Gay was v impressive. But i also think that Bolt will have improved considerably for next year, being only 21 years at the mo! And injury permitting will be going close for gold. Pls tell me you punted on this! Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: Karabiner on August 15, 2008, 06:58:01 PM He should deffo get his t-shirt if he does the sprint double imo.
Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: bolt pp on August 19, 2008, 04:44:12 PM Gay was v impressive. But i also think that Bolt will have improved considerably for next year, being only 21 years at the mo! And injury permitting will be going close for gold. Pls tell me you punted on this! yeah this was a quality call! Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 19, 2008, 05:41:34 PM Gay was v impressive. But i also think that Bolt will have improved considerably for next year, being only 21 years at the mo! And injury permitting will be going close for gold. Pls tell me you punted on this! yeah this was a quality call! It was, wasn't it ? :( Title: Re: One to watch for the Olympics in 2008 Post by: TheChipPrince on August 22, 2008, 10:41:01 AM Kev boks Burnley, Rookie reverse boks Bolt, Blondes run gooooooooooooooooodddddddddd...
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