Tyson g*y Topples Usain Bolt
The most renowned sprinter in recent years, with a habit of chewing away a world record for breakfast Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has had his reign threatened by American Tyson g*y, as g*y records a win in the Diamond League event in Stockholm.
Bolt who holds the world record in both 100 and 200 meters, endured his first defeat in two years as his lack of form finally took its toll.
The American was off to a great start from the outset as he pressurized Bolt with his run, the sprinter than carved a lead and was narrowly ahead by halfway. He took the final surge in the last stages of the race, storming clear to win in a meeting record of 9.84 seconds.
The win was a real bonus for g*y, as he recorded his first major win over the Jamaican who has remained his fiercest rival in recent years. The Jamaican triple Olympic champion, ended at the second spot recording a time of 9.97 seconds.
"Well, I'm happy with the win. I have to be honest with you. I'm happy with the win. I'm happy I got a diamond. I do realise Usain Bolt is not at his best shape. I'm still happy with the victory, I'm still looking forward to me, him and Asafa (Powell) lining up and all is 100 per cent. But I'm still happy with the victory," said a relived g*y at the end of the race.
The American was rewarded with one-carat diamond for his win, and the event record that he established. g*y later told reporters that he wishes to hand over the prize to his mother who has been there to support him through out his career.
The event was truly memorable as the race was only the third occasion when two of the fastest runners of the 100 meter race had clashed in a competition. The races between the two bring the very best out of the duo, and the last two times they met brought out world records for the Jamaican, nicknamed The Lightening Bolt for his incredible speed.
However this year has not been as rewarding for Bolt as the 23 year old has been troubled by an Achilles tendon problem this season. Due to the stress in his foot he has stayed away from the rigours of the 200 meters races around the world.
After the race, Bolt told media men that he was not at his best and that was the reason that he failed to make the kind of impact that he wanted at the race. "I think I said after Paris I've said I wasn't at my best strength wise and I think it showed I wasn't in the best of shape so after the trials I have to figure out what I need to do to get my strength up and try to get to work on that and come back for the next race," said Bolt.
The city of Stockholm has not been that kind to the Jamaican, who also lost in the same city two years ago in July 2008, when his compatriot Asafa Powell prevailed over him. Powell also sat out of the race this weekend due to a back injury, Bolt has had a good record in recent years besides his incredible world record stands at 9.58.
Whilst Bolt rests, the duo of g*y and Powell are set to race at the final Diamond League meeting in the Belgium capital Brussels, the event is set to be another titanic clash especially with g*y buoyant with his performance in Stockholm.
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