Nice to finally have power back (hurricane) and see that run by Christophe. God, I love the lad!!
Well, ever since he raced Bolt in the 200 earlier this season, I've said he has a real shot at the Olympic gold (yes, gold) in the 200 next year, and I'm sticking with it. Because, look:
1) he had the fastest time of any qualifier, including Bolt.
2) Bolt did not jog in the final. He grimaced and pushed and even leaned at the end. Bolt gave it everything.
3) LeMaitre can gain a tenth just by improving his first thirty meters. He can gain more than that if he concentrates on curve running and learns how to do it (Bolt proves that a tall man can pull it off). And he can gain even more by concentrating primarily on the 200 and building his endurance.
Put it all together, throw in some physical maturation, and, hell, yeah, he's going to win the Olympic 200 gold next year. Usain is gone. All hail Christophe!