TVNZ logo TVNZ 3 months ago

Athletics: Usian Bolt needs short burst to make 200m final

Triple Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt breezed into the world championship 200 metres final on Thursday, needing only an opening 30-metre burst to establish his dominance in the semi-final. Full Article at TVNZ

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  2. Tyson Gay
  3. Wallace Spearmon

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  1. These championships provide a rare opportunity to honor the bond of international friendship formed between Mr. Owens and Mr. Long
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 3 months ago
  2. But today there is no proof and the benefit of doubt must always be in favor of the athlete
    SOURCE: Boston Herald 3 months ago
  3. Therefore, we have not found any of the athletes in violation of the (anti-doping) code
    SOURCE: Miami Herald 3 months ago
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    Wallace Spearmon – Wallace Spearmon SOURCE: Taiwan News 3 months ago
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  1. THESSALONIKI, GREECE - SEPTEMBER 12: Tyson Gay of USA (r) celebrates with Asafa Powell (c) of Jamiaca after the Mens 100 metres during day one of the IAAF World Athletics Final at the Kaftanzoglio stadium on September 12, 2009 in Thessaloniki, Greece.
  2. Tyson Gay of the US celebrates after winning the 100m race during the World athletics final in the northern Greek town of Thessaloniki on September 12, 2009.
  3. GATESHEAD, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 31: Tyson Gay of USA in action on his way to victory in the Men's 100 metres during the Aviva British Grand Prix held at Gateshead International Stadium on August 31, 2009 in Gateshead, England.
  4. BERLIN - AUGUST 23: Tyson Gay of United States poses with Jesse owen's granddaughter Marlene Dortch during day nine of the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium on August 23, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  5. BERLIN - AUGUST 17: (L-R) Tyson Gay of United States receives the silver medal, Usain Bolt of Jamaica the gold medal and Asafa Powell of Jamaica the bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the men's 100 Metres Final during day three of the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympi...
  6. BERLIN - AUGUST 16: (L-R) Tyson Gay of United States, Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Daniel Bailey of Antigua and Barbuda compete in the men's 100 Metres Final during day two of the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium on August 16, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  7. BERLIN - AUGUST 15: (L-R) Tyson Gay of United States, Michael Frater of Jamaica and Andrew Hinds of Barbados compete in the men's 100 Metres Quarter-Final during day one of the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium on August 15, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  8. EUGENE, OR - JUNE 25: Tyson Gay runs in the 100m heats during day 1 of the USA Track and Field National Championships on June 25, 2009 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
  9. Tyson Gay of the US races in the men's 200 meter race during the Reebok Grand Prix May 30, 2009 on Randall's Island in New york.

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