Continuing my earlier thoughts about sprinters, who deserve to be picked on some more, permit me a moment to comment on their arrogance. As a class of athletes, and I am using the word athlete generously to include sprinters, they are the most conceited, egotistical, and pompous group of asses I have ever observed. These guys and gals wouldn’t know what good sportsmanship was if it bit them in the ass.
The latest sprinter to tick me off is Usain Bolt, the world record holder in the 100 meters. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics there were 91,000 paying track fans in the stands to watch him run the 100 meters. He ran really fast, and was clearly ahead after only 50 meters. He could have continued to run hard for the entire distance. He could have smashed his own world record with a time that would not be touched for decades. It could have been a famous moment of athletic history, like Bob Beamon’s long jump in Mexico City in 1968.
Instead of achieving greatness he instead chose to celebrate his impending victory 20 meters from the finish line. The act of self-glorification was typical for sprinters. I am sure you are familiar with sprinters chest pounding, fist pumping, arms raised in victory while staring into the stands in an attempt to generate additional applause from the fans after a race. Usain Bolt began his boorish routine before the race was even over, and robbed the 91,000 fans of a truly great performance.
Usain Bolt’s behavior showed a lack of respect for the sport, for the fans, and especially for his fellow competitors. I have no respect for Usain Bolt.
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