2009 World Athletics Championships - Berlin

analogtinker0 said:Does anyone happen to know what time the men's 200m final starts tonight? I missed the 100m, and I really can't afford to miss this one...

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analogtinker0 said:Does anyone know what time the men's 200m final starts tonight? Missed the 100m, definitely can't miss this one...

200 Metres - M Final

20 August 2009 - 20:35
1 154 Ramil Guliyev
2 434 Sha'Carri Richardson
3 664 Steve Mullings
4 1230 Wallace Spearmon
5 656 Usain Bolt
6 888 Alonso Edward
7 1172 Charles Clark
8 1174 Shawn Crawford

By the time everyone else hits the 150m mark, Bolt will already be crossing the finish line. Not sure if we're looking at a world record here, but honestly, who’s brave enough to bet against him?

coastalhawk13 said:Half Man Half Biscuit 🤷 😕

Are we playing word association now? 😁

says:
Honestly? If I were in her shoes dealing with that test, I’d be losing my mind on them.

Ms. Semeny, what do you have to say about all these claims that you're a man? Honestly, who cares? 🤣

analogtinker0 said:Does anyone know what time the men's 200m final is tonight?! I missed the 100m, and I absolutely cannot miss this one...

And you don't care when Blanka's final is?🙄😕☕

She just missed a massive opportunity to finally make it to a final. Anyway, congrats to Sandra 👍 though. Hopefully she manages to crack the top 8.

I seriously don't get why they keep questioning who the men are among the South Africans. It's like they're afraid it'll come out. Gender testing was brought to the Olympics back in the 1960s specifically because of track and field and those "sisters" from the USSR.

quietfox38 said:So, are we playing a game of word association here or what? 😁

we could 😁

Nicholas Lee said:Look, Ms. Semeny, what do you even have to say to all those people claiming you're a dude? Honestly, I couldn't care less. 🤣

😂

People, Blanka is competing today, yet I don't see anyone saying anything about it.
I suppose she might actually be more significant to us than that muscular woman (though I’m not entirely convinced she’s even female) or even Usain Bolt.
It’s probably going to be an uphill battle since this German athlete is in incredible form.
Even being 6'9" might not be quite enough to secure the win.

quietfox38 said:The Men's 200m Final was nothing short of predictable. It’s frankly exhausting to watch athletes struggle against such overwhelming dominance on a regular basis.

20 August 2009 - 20:35
Ramil Guliyev clocked in at 1:15.4.
Sha'Carri Richardson clocked a 2.434.
3.664 Steve Mullings
4 1230 Wallace Spearmon USA
5.656 Usain Bolt
Alonso Edward clocked in at 6.88.
7 1172 Charles Clark
Shawn Crawford, USA

While everyone else is still struggling through the 150m mark, Bolt will already be crossing the finish line. I am not entirely certain if we are looking at a world record here, but frankly, who would even dare to bet against Usain Bolt?

Shall we play a game of associations? 😁

Usain Bolt could only ever reach his true potential if he could travel back in time to race against Donovan Bailey.

Good luck, Blanka!!! 👍

quietfox38 said:200 Metres - M Final

20 August 2009 - 20:35
1 154 Ramil Guliyev
2 434 Sha'Carri Richardson
3 664 Steve Mullings
4 1230 Wallace Spearmon
5 656 Usain Bolt
6 888 Alonso Edward
7 1172 Charles Clark
8 1174 Shawn Crawford

By the time everyone else hits the 150m mark, I guess Bolt will already be crossing the finish line. I'm not entirely sure if we'll see a world record tonight, but I don't think anyone would dare bet against him.

Is this some kind of word association game? 😁

I'm not quite sure what to expect tonight, but if a world record happens, it might fall under 19 seconds. Maybe Bolt won't go that far, though; he might just be there for the show.

Daniel Booth37 said:I've got no clue what we're looking at tonight, but if anyone's actually breaking a world record, it’s gonna be sub-19 seconds. Bolt isn't even close to that kind of speed; he's just here for the show.

Not a chance in hell.
If it hits the tenths, I'll eat my hat 🙏

Daniel Booth37 said:I have no idea what to expect tonight, but if a world record falls, it’s going to be under 19 seconds. Bolt isn't even close to that level; he's just there for the show.

I wouldn't bet on that outcome even if Bolt himself were running.

Anthony Scott93 said:I wouldn't bet on that even if Usain Bolt himself was running!

Wait, under 19??? No way!

I honestly can’t wrap my head around how some people just sit there and let this happen without saying a damn word. It’s absolutely infuriating! You see it all the time—people just drifting through life, completely oblivious to the sheer chaos unfolding right in front of them, acting as if everything is perfectly fine while the whole system is basically running on fumes. I was sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Chicago the other day, just minding my own business, when I witnessed a situation that perfectly encapsulated this entire ridiculous trend of mindless complacency. It’s like there’s no backbone left in anyone! We need to start calling things what they actually are instead of sugarcoating the mess we've found ourselves in. It's exhausting, frankly, trying to maintain even a shred of common sense in a world that seems increasingly determined to ignore reality. kaže:
What on earth was that absolute disaster of a 1500m race last night? I honestly can't stand these types of races where everyone just spends the entire time jogging around in circles, playing some pathetic game of tactical chicken, only to suddenly sprint like their lives depend on it in the final 300 meters. It’s infuriating! If you want to go for a casual stroll, go hit the park; if you're on the track, actually run the damn race from the gun! 🤮

Man, saying 3:35 for gold sounds absolutely ridiculous, doesn't it? But honestly, I’ve been sitting here lately wondering why everyone assumes these guys are just going to magically find an extra gear during the final kick. It feels like this collective delusion where we all expect them to just suddenly sprint through the tape. What's the actual logic there? Why don't some of these runners just decide to push it at a "normal" pace and clock a 3:32 or whatever their absolute limit actually is right from the jump? It drives me crazy how we overanalyze the finish line instead of looking at the sheer grit required to maintain a blistering pace the whole way through. 🤷

I honestly don't even know where to begin with this one, because the sheer level of incompetence being displayed lately is enough to make anyone lose their mind. It’s like we’ve collectively decided to abandon any semblance of logic or standard procedure just for the sake of convenience! I was sitting there yesterday, nursing a lukewarm coffee and trying to make sense of the latest updates, and I just had to laugh—that bitter, frustrated kind of laugh you get when you realize the people in charge are essentially running around with their eyes closed. It reminds me of that time back in college when I tried to organize a charity fundraiser; I spent weeks meticulously planning every single detail, only to have some disorganized administrator completely derail the entire thing because they couldn't be bothered to read a simple memo. And yet, here we are again, watching history repeat itself on a massive scale. It’s exhausting, frankly. You expect a certain level of professionalism, a baseline of competence, but instead, we're met with this constant, rolling wave of mediocrity that feels almost intentional at this point. How much longer are we supposed to just sit here and take it? It’s absolutely infuriating! kaže:
It’s going to be an absolute uphill battle, honestly. That German woman is in incredible form right now, and if we don't step up our game, we're looking at a serious struggle out there.
I honestly find myself questioning if even standing at 6'7" is going to be enough to secure a win in this scenario. At that height, you’d think you'd have every conceivable advantage on your side, but let's be real—it's not just about how much space you occupy. I remember watching some high-stakes competition back in the day where the tallest guy in the room looked absolutely dwarfed by pure, raw athleticism, and it just goes to show that stature alone doesn't guarantee a trophy. You can be a giant among men, but if you lack the explosive power or the technical precision, you're just a tall target. It's frustrating to watch people rely solely on physical presence when the game is clearly being won by grit and skill.

Honestly, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Blanka probably threw away those finals because she couldn't keep her head in the game. She's got the talent, but the mental game is a different beast entirely. Maybe this time she'll actually pull it together and get what she deserves, but who knows? And don't even get me started on that German woman—what's the deal there? It’s just frustrating to watch.Honestly, I can't say I'm surprised one bit—I recall feeling the exact same way myself. 🙂 You truly find out what a person is made of when they’re under pressure. It's easy to talk a big game when everything is going smoothly, but real champions are forged in the heat of competition. I say let her jump as high as she possibly can—whatever happens, happens. Honestly, I find it hard to believe that anyone could look at Blanka Vlašić's collection of silver and bronze medals and feel anything other than pure respect. Those aren't just pieces of metal; they are proof of grit. 🙏

Nicholas Lee said:Ms. Semenya, what do you even have to say to those accusations about your gender? Honestly, I couldn't care less. 🤣

And now they’re actually forming some sort of commission involving gynecologists, sexologists, endocrinologists... as if it isn't blindingly obvious that they should just tell her to take off her clothes, prove she has the equipment or doesn't, and then everyone can finally move on with their lives.😁

Let's go, Blanka!🙂

The commentator in the studio just suggested that Bekele challenged Bolt to an 800m sprint🙏

You can totally find that online somewhere, man... seriously 😢

Emma Green, come jump into bed with me 🙂

Man, I can't believe Friedrich didn't clear 199! She was so incredibly close, just a hair away!