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August 14, 2016
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
I'm voting for Bolt G.O.A.T. track and field.
posted by Joey Michaels at 05:08 AM on August 15, 2016
Tough to unseat Carl Lewis given the number of events he competed in. But let's given Bolt a chance at a ceremonial first pitch to see.
posted by yerfatma at 10:36 AM on August 15, 2016
let's given Bolt a chance at a ceremonial first pitch to see.
And give him a crack at a national anthem, as well. US, Jamaica, or Radiohead - his choice.
posted by tahoemoj at 12:03 PM on August 15, 2016
If "Zlatan" is being used as a verb, "Usain" sure as hell ought to be a widespread adjective.
posted by beaverboard at 01:52 PM on August 15, 2016
As long as it means "taking a break to smile at the cameras while cruising to victory in a 10-second race."
posted by bender at 02:20 PM on August 15, 2016
I came by specifically to share that picture. How badass is that? That is so badass.
posted by Joey Michaels at 04:41 PM on August 15, 2016
The picture (from the semi-finals, I assume) also captures DeGrasse's weird straight right arm running motion. It's so unorthodox.
As his coach says, don't fix what ain't broke.
posted by grum@work at 06:25 PM on August 15, 2016
So...Bolt's the greatest track and field star in Olympic history? Or does he have to win the 200m and 4x100m relay as well?