KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaican underlined their status of the sprint powerhouse of the world with a scintillating world record breaking run inside the Olympic Stadium in London today. The team of Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt decimated the field to a World and Olympic record time of 36.84. The USA was second in 37.04, the former world record.
The Jamaica/US showdown in the mens 4x100 relay proved a sizzling finale in track and field at the London Olympics.
The time by the Jamaicans is the first sub37 clocking in history.
Canada, third across the line in 38.07, were disqualified and Trinidad & Tobago 38.12 were elevated to bronze.
Comments from gold medallists Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt following the men's 4x100m final at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Nesta Carter: "We got a lot of practice this year so I was expecting a fast time, and 36.84 is a fast time."
Michael Frater on the race:
"We have a huge following in the stands, there are lots of Jamaicans here. We knew that the US would run a fast race. We are obviously delighted with the world record. It's an awesome feeling, there is nothing bigger than this. I would like to thank my family and friends, it's a wonderful feeling."
Yohan Blake on the race:
"We ran as a team and we handled the pressure pretty well. For me, two silvers and a gold medal is a wonderful feeling. Usain BOLT has been motivating me all along - it has been great."
Usain Bolt on the race:
"It's always a beautiful feeling to end off like this. We did it last year in the world championships - for me it is a wonderful feeling. The team came out and gave their all - I knew a world record was possible."
On whether he will compete at Rio 2016:
"I've thought about it, I think it is going to be very hard. Yohan (BLAKE) is coming through and I'm sure a lot of the other young guys are coming up, so I will see what happens in four years."
On what he wanted to achieve at London 2012:
"This was my goal. I've done that so right now I'm going to sit down and think about it. But I'm going to the city tonight to celebrate."
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaican underlined their status of the sprint powerhouse of the world with a scintillating world record breaking run inside the Olympic Stadium in London today. The team of Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt decimated the field to a World and Olympic record time of 36.84. The USA was second in 37.04, the former world record.
The Jamaica/US showdown in the mens 4x100 relay proved a sizzling finale in track and field at the London Olympics.
The time by the Jamaicans is the first sub37 clocking in history.
Canada, third across the line in 38.07, were disqualified and Trinidad & Tobago 38.12 were elevated to bronze.
Comments from gold medallists Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt following the men's 4x100m final at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Nesta Carter: "We got a lot of practice this year so I was expecting a fast time, and 36.84 is a fast time."
Michael Frater on the race:
"We have a huge following in the stands, there are lots of Jamaicans here. We knew that the US would run a fast race. We are obviously delighted with the world record. It's an awesome feeling, there is nothing bigger than this. I would like to thank my family and friends, it's a wonderful feeling."
Yohan Blake on the race:
"We ran as a team and we handled the pressure pretty well. For me, two silvers and a gold medal is a wonderful feeling. Usain BOLT has been motivating me all along - it has been great."
Usain Bolt on the race:
"It's always a beautiful feeling to end off like this. We did it last year in the world championships - for me it is a wonderful feeling. The team came out and gave their all - I knew a world record was possible."
On whether he will compete at Rio 2016:
"I've thought about it, I think it is going to be very hard. Yohan (BLAKE) is coming through and I'm sure a lot of the other young guys are coming up, so I will see what happens in four years."
On what he wanted to achieve at London 2012:
"This was my goal. I've done that so right now I'm going to sit down and think about it. But I'm going to the city tonight to celebrate."
Source: Jamaica Oserver