8. Asafa Powell
The Jamacian muscle man finished in eighth place, and recorded a time just under 12 seconds. He clearly pulled up with some kind of injury, and hobbled to the line. We could've expected a finish in the middle of the field had Powell not been injured.
7. Richard Thompson
The Torpedo from Trinidad and Tobago finished in seventh place with a time of 9.98 seconds. He was unable to repeat his silver medal performance of Beijing and didn't record a PB. He did, however, finish seventh in one of the fastest, and tightest, finishes of Olympic history.
6. Churandy Martina
The 28 year old sprinter represented the Netherlands in this years games and recorded a personal best time, and a Dutch record, of 9.91 seconds in the semi-finals. He ran a 9.94, edging out Thompson for sixth place. The Dutch sprinter had the fastest reaction time off the blocks. He will be looking forward to the 200m, as he has clearly found some form for this meet.
5. Ryan Bailey
Ryan Bailey was one of three Americans competing in the final and ran an equal personal best time of 9.88 seconds for fifth spot.
4. Tyson Gay
Many favored Tyson Gay for the 100m dash, but he was put out of the medals in a photo finish. A season best time by the 29 year old was beating for third by one one-hundredth of a second. The fastest ever American broke into tears after the event, and said, "I tried my best and came up short."
3. Justin Gatlin
The fastest American sprinter of the final was looking for redemption after serving a four year ban for doping. A personal best time of 9.79 was good enough for the medals, and a last effort lung put Gatlin on the podium. He finished third over Gay by the smallest of margins, and just shy of silver.
2. Yohan Blake
The Jamacian sprinter may be just 5'11", but he caused a big stir in the Olympic trials when he beat Usain Bolt over 100m. He finished second to his training partner in this years final and recorded am equal personal best time of 9.75 seconds. He was clearly ecstatic with the result and celebrated with his good friend Bolt after the race. Some say Blake is stronger over 200m, and he may give Bolt a run for his money over the longer distance.
1. Usain Bolt
Pressure and expectations had grown around the world record holder for sometime during the lead up to the games. His disqualification for a false start at the world championships, second place to Yohan Blake at the Olympic trials and gold medal performance at Beijing had all increased the hype and pressure surrounding the champion sprinter. As always he looked cool, calm and collected during his heat and semifinal, and looked to be confident heading into the main event. His infamous start proved no troubles for Bolt, and, in classic Bolt style, he powered away from the field midway through the race to take gold in Olympic record time. This was one of the first times we had seem Bolt run hard for the entire race on the big stage. He had eyes only for the clock during the last 50m, and seemed somewhat disappointed for the briefest of moments to not have beaten his world record. This brief disappoint turned to happiness and relief as Bolt had put an end to the doubters and critics. He truly proved himself as an all time champion of sprinting, and will be looking to get yet another gold in the 200m.
7. Richard Thompson
The Torpedo from Trinidad and Tobago finished in seventh place with a time of 9.98 seconds. He was unable to repeat his silver medal performance of Beijing and didn't record a PB. He did, however, finish seventh in one of the fastest, and tightest, finishes of Olympic history.
6. Churandy Martina
The 28 year old sprinter represented the Netherlands in this years games and recorded a personal best time, and a Dutch record, of 9.91 seconds in the semi-finals. He ran a 9.94, edging out Thompson for sixth place. The Dutch sprinter had the fastest reaction time off the blocks. He will be looking forward to the 200m, as he has clearly found some form for this meet.
5. Ryan Bailey
Ryan Bailey was one of three Americans competing in the final and ran an equal personal best time of 9.88 seconds for fifth spot.
4. Tyson Gay
Many favored Tyson Gay for the 100m dash, but he was put out of the medals in a photo finish. A season best time by the 29 year old was beating for third by one one-hundredth of a second. The fastest ever American broke into tears after the event, and said, "I tried my best and came up short."
3. Justin Gatlin
The fastest American sprinter of the final was looking for redemption after serving a four year ban for doping. A personal best time of 9.79 was good enough for the medals, and a last effort lung put Gatlin on the podium. He finished third over Gay by the smallest of margins, and just shy of silver.
2. Yohan Blake
The Jamacian sprinter may be just 5'11", but he caused a big stir in the Olympic trials when he beat Usain Bolt over 100m. He finished second to his training partner in this years final and recorded am equal personal best time of 9.75 seconds. He was clearly ecstatic with the result and celebrated with his good friend Bolt after the race. Some say Blake is stronger over 200m, and he may give Bolt a run for his money over the longer distance.
1. Usain Bolt
Pressure and expectations had grown around the world record holder for sometime during the lead up to the games. His disqualification for a false start at the world championships, second place to Yohan Blake at the Olympic trials and gold medal performance at Beijing had all increased the hype and pressure surrounding the champion sprinter. As always he looked cool, calm and collected during his heat and semifinal, and looked to be confident heading into the main event. His infamous start proved no troubles for Bolt, and, in classic Bolt style, he powered away from the field midway through the race to take gold in Olympic record time. This was one of the first times we had seem Bolt run hard for the entire race on the big stage. He had eyes only for the clock during the last 50m, and seemed somewhat disappointed for the briefest of moments to not have beaten his world record. This brief disappoint turned to happiness and relief as Bolt had put an end to the doubters and critics. He truly proved himself as an all time champion of sprinting, and will be looking to get yet another gold in the 200m.
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