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To: altair19 who wrote (72125)	6/30/2008 10:45:30 PM
From: elpolvo	Respond to of 104146

What a pic that is. i took a vote... you have NNBM authorization to hang the picture on the bar wall. you might want to put it down by wharfy's end since he's a former distance runner who, over the long haul, could wipe out any of these premature sprint legged wimps. -pole vaulto

To: altair19 who wrote (72125)	6/30/2008 11:52:50 PM
From: Mannie	Respond to of 104146

It was extraordinary, indeed! In the quarterfinals, Gay let up at about 80 meters to coast in. At the line, he was passed by three guys, and had the same time as one other guy..only 4 moved on. He got 4th, but, he easily could have been out. Then, a couple of hours in the semifinal, he ripped out of the blocks for a new American Record at 9.77. The 2nd place finisher, Dix, set a record for the fastest time by collegiate athlete, 3rd place was a high school kid that set the record for the fastest time by a high schooler! Three records in one race! Then the 9.68! Hayward Stadium is the perfect track venue: