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His celebrations and race prep rituals are "playful"

It looks like it has been blocked. What's going on in the video?

He was giving an interview on tv, and stopped - turned to face the American flag while the National Anthem was playing in honor of a female track and field winner.

Very cool. I've always been a fan. Seems like a very cool dude.

What are you referring to, Shaf?

I missed that...cool. Bolt hams it up before and after his races. Its a touch goofy,mthe media calls it playful

Dux wrote:He was giving an interview on tv, and stopped - turned to face the American flag while the National Anthem was playing in honor of a female track and field winner.

I have yet to see a single athlete do that. Interesting contrast to Maroney being a saucy brat with her silver.

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This works, but who knows for how long. Very cool.

I think Maroney needed to sit down with her coach and decide if she a) Wanted gold. Period. or b) Wanted another magical perfect vault.

If it was a) her coach fucked up. If it was b) then she chose to push the envelope herself.

classy

That is freaking awesome.

Ed Zachary wrote:That is freaking awesome.

Just once, I'd like to see an American athlete do that. I'm sure it happens but we're too busy on covering the USA v World medal frenzy.

In a couple years Maroney's gonna be vaulting on my penis.

Blaidd Drwg wrote:

Ed Zachary wrote:That is freaking awesome.

Just once, I'd like to see an American athlete do that. I'm sure it happens but we're too busy on covering the USA v World medal frenzy.

I'd like to see the fucks in the crowd take off their fucking hats and face the gawddamn flag when the anthem is sang or played.

Yes I Have Balls wrote:In a couple years Maroney's gonna be vaulting on my penis.

Soon as that lil snapper walked out for the team competition, the wife turned to me and said, "that one's going to do porn within 3 years"

Blaidd Drwg wrote:

Yes I Have Balls wrote:In a couple years Maroney's gonna be vaulting on my penis.

Soon as that lil snapper walked out for the team competition, the wife turned to me and said, "that one's going to do porn within 3 years"

I can only hope and dream.

referring to her as a "lil snapper" is misogynistic and demeaning

protobuilder wrote:referring to her as a "lil snapper" is misogynistic and demeaning

I know, but in a few years that lil snapper will have a whole new baseline for misogyny. I'm doing a service.

I don't think it was an act for the media.
It's that "spontaneous right action" thing that just happens when you're totally present and have 'all your planets lined up' - like he has obviously done for this Olympics.

Ed Zachary wrote:

Blaidd Drwg wrote:

Ed Zachary wrote:That is freaking awesome.

Just once, I'd like to see an American athlete do that. I'm sure it happens but we're too busy on covering the USA v World medal frenzy.

I'd like to see the fucks in the crowd take off their fucking hats and face the gawddamn flag when the anthem is sang or played.

Agree, I am no rah rah America guy, but when our anthem is played, I face the flag...

Bolt is a class act and has fun with what he does. Its a hell of a lot better than being super serious and acting like its a job, clearly he loves what he does and enjoys putting on a show. The best sprinter we have ever seen in our lives.

Doesn't suprise me at all. Was in Jamaica last year and every single person was nice and respectful

Herv100 wrote:Doesn't suprise me at all. Was in Jamaica last year and every single person was nice and respectful

My same experience when I was there years ago. Would love to go back.

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