2012 OG: m400–Kirani James (Grenada) 43.94 (9 x W)

[Weights&Shoes]

Very shocked at Gonzales.

[ATK]

Very shocked at Gonzales.

Probably shocked more because of what he has done the past 2 years. He hasn't been running anything great this season.

[j-a-m]

McQuay not really bad, but not really good either

[pakillo]

Bahamas for relay gold!

[Jussie]

Really terrible running by all the Jamaicans which is a big surprise. Unusual for all athletes from a country to bomb. Those of us who have tipped them for a 4x4 medal should be nervous...

[ATK]

McQuay not really bad, but not really good either

Looks like McQuay misjudged the race. He went out more conservative that he wanted to and had to make it up with a harder stretch run.

[shivfan]

Chris brown wins....45.40.

[croflash]

Yikes! Borlee. SPEECH-LESS.

If that's the case.....the possible times for the final....

...are mindboggling, but let's not forget that men's 400 has a history of fast times in the heats and semis followed by slow times in the finals.

For instance, last year Merritt ran 44.35 in the heats. We know what happened in the final.

Thought the exact same thing which is why I held back with any big statements. Originally I was going to say if that's the case we may see an under 44 PB for Borlee.

I think that's a bit of a stretch. Last year was more of an exception than the rule, looking back at the Olympics and WChs over the last 20 years a lot of finals were fast, some after fast times in the previous rounds, some despite slower times in the previous rounds.

[EPelle]

Meritt out. DNF.

[Weights&Shoes]

WOW LeShawn Merritt is out, so sad.

[mump boy]

[EPelle]

:lol:

This is so asshole-ish.

[Weights&Shoes]

Damn, wanted him to defend. Now, gh's statement/question has been answered. Now the worry about the USA's 4x400. Yikes, yikes, yikes.

[shivfan]

Merritt out...no surprise there after monaco.

[andyjgt]

Think Solomon justified his selection

[croflash]

It's hard to imagine the US could finish the m400 without a medal considering the history of the event, but a lot of signs are pointing towards that.

[Flumpy]

So out of order that the crocked drug cheat didn't let the reserve run. Twat.

[mump boy]

:lol:

This is so asshole-ish.

He shouldn't have been here in the first place.

IOC rule was correct

[ATK]

So out of order that the crocked drug cheat didn't let the reserve run. Twat.

:lol:

This is so asshole-ish.

He shouldn't have been here in the first place.

IOC rule was correct

Huh?

[kdicks]

The USA 4x400 looks vulnerable.

[j-a-m]

45.14 for K. Borlee

[Weights&Shoes]

Looks like it'll be the first time starting from 1984 that the 400 won't be won by someone from the USA.

[j-a-m]

WOW LeShawn Merritt is out, so sad.

Exactly.

[Weights&Shoes]

The USA 4x400 looks vulnerable.

Other countries licking their chops.

[dj]

T&FN formchart advancers to semis

1. Kirani James (Grenada)
2. LaShawn Merritt (USA)
3. Jonathan Borlée (Belgium)
4. Kevin Borlée (Belgium)
5. Tony McQuay (USA)
6. Luguelin Santos (Dominican R)
7. Chris Brown (Bahamas)
8. Bryshon Nellum (USA)
9. Demetrius Pinder (Bahamas)
10. Martyn Rooney (Great Britain)

[Weights&Shoes]

LMAOOOOOOOOOO dude on the BBC panel is ripping Merritt, basically saying karma got LeShawn and he's glad he's out. I believe it was Dean Macey, they didn't show who was talking.

[usafa]

As a fan, would have been great to see Merritt, Borlee 2, James and Santos fight it out. Hard luck.

[gibson]

is it not a toss up now between santos james and borlee x 2 ???

[mump boy]

LMAOOOOOOOOOO dude on the BBC panel is ripping Merritt, basically saying karma got LeShawn and he's glad he's out. I believe it was Dean Macey, they didn't show who was talking.

What BBC panel ? Radio ?

[Weights&Shoes]

As a fan, would have love to see Merritt, Borlee 2, James and Santos fight it out. Hard luck.

Same, and I just wanted to see the USA streak continue in the event. Also like seeing champions defend. I just hope someone steps up and gives us a sub-44 final.

[Flumpy]

As a fan, would have love to see Merritt, Borlee 2, James and Santos fight it out. Hard luck.

As a fan will love to see Borlee 2, James and Santos fight it out. Great result

[EPelle]

Though I wish him every success, I don't imagine that Nellum's run-from-behind luck will be as promising in London as it was in Eugene. Eventually, he'll have gone to the well one too many times going for that wait and kick. Should he employ a different tactic going forward despite what has gotten him there?

[Tuariki]

Why are Americans so sad because their druggie is out when he should never have been allowed back in, in the first place?

[j-a-m]

On a sidenote, wasn't even sure for a while Merritt was really out; there was still a runner in there who was wearing red, and with the new red outfit I've confused U.S. runners before.

[Weights&Shoes]

LMAOOOOOOOOOO dude on the BBC panel is ripping Merritt, basically saying karma got LeShawn and he's glad he's out. I believe it was Dean Macey, they didn't show who was talking.

What BBC panel ? Radio ?

Television BBC1. Macey, Iwan Thomas, and some lady (not Katherine Merry).



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