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Bolt beaten

Discussion in 'Watford' started by vicarage92394, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. vicarage92394

    vicarage92394 Member

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    Just watched Usain Bolt get disqualified in the 100 metres final. He could have gone out of the blocks 1/2 a second after everybody and won. He came out 1/2 a second before, wonder how much the bookies made? Makes you wonder!:emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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    vicarage92394, Aug 28, 2011
  2. Sir_Luther_Blissett

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    Cynic ;).
     
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    Sir_Luther_Blissett, Aug 28, 2011
  3. Leo

    Leo Well-Known Member

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    I don't like the change in ruling that does not give you one chance before you are disqualified for a false start
     
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    Leo, Aug 28, 2011
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    Norwayhornet Well-Known Member

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    be dead easy to rig though wouldnt it! Vic has a point!
     
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    Norwayhornet, Aug 28, 2011
  5. northofwatfordpete

    northofwatfordpete Member

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    Two other British athletes were disqualified for the same reason - Christine Ohuruogo and Dwain Chambers. But Mo Farah ran a great race in the 10k and just got pipped for the gold.
     
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    northofwatfordpete, Aug 28, 2011
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    jenthesaint1990 Well-Known Member

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    i didnt like it at first but i like it now. they used to take far too long before the rule change. 2 or 3 false starts every race.
     
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    jenthesaint1990, Aug 28, 2011

  7. North North Watford

    North North Watford Active Member

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    Were it not for the arbitrary qualification criteria that prevented me from taking part, I would have beaten Bolt today.
     
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    North North Watford, Aug 28, 2011
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    Bolt is so fast, I bet every other athlete was thanking God for that.
     
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    Chelsea_Forever, Aug 28, 2011
  9. Markthehorn

    Markthehorn Well-Known Member

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    Seems to be a few false starts..crowd making too much noise?

    Typical 2 had to be from 2 Brits ofcourse although Mo Farah is a good bet for a medal next year
     
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    Markthehorn, Aug 28, 2011
  10. oldfrenchhorn

    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Bolt Beaten is the title of this thread, but when I read it I discover that no one but himself beat him.

    This new wine is very good. ;)
     
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    oldfrenchhorn, Aug 28, 2011

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