RogerS
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RogerP":s3s0kn02 said:I agree with you - I don't think Usain Bolt's 10 or 20 seconds of effort compare with that required by a great many other competitors in different disciplines. Media mania I guess. :wink:inaspin":s3s0kn02 said:I just can't help wondering how some of the other athletes who have perhaps, won a triathlon for example, must feel when Bolt is put across as this all conquering hero and descibed in this way.
Berns
I agree with you on this one, Roger.
So he can run fast....for 10 seconds, whatever. He's tall. He's got long legs. I am not a sprinter coach and so have no idea just exactly how much training you have to do to improve on what nature gave you from birth. But I can't see it being that much.
Compared to other sports. Bugbear mentioned the shot putt..sure, the actual event takes place over a very short period of time but there is a hell of a lot of body-building to carry out and technique to improve on and learn.
No, Mr Bolt, by saying "I am the greatest athlete of all time" puts you in the running for Gold for Arrogance. You ain't that hot.