Who's the real King of Beijing - Phelps or Bolt?

(08/22/2008)

8:56

Laurie Lawrence:

Hi, Laurie Lawrence. Great to be with you this morning. Even though it's a hazy day in Beijing it's been bright on the horizon for Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt. Obviously people think Bolt is a cool dude but for my money nothing comes near Phelps' performance in the pool. It got to such a stage that Phelps should have been allowed to sit in the stands, given the gold and everyone else swim for second and third.

Love to know your thoughts. Fire away. Phelps is King!

Friday August 22, 2008 8:56 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From Mark from BrisbaneMark from Brisbane: ]

I believe the achievements cannot be compared but since we are comparing them I believe that they would be equally great and legendary. What Bolt did on the track was just as good as what Phelps did in the pool. I dont think there will be anyone in the near furture will be able to repeat what they did let alone in the same Games... but I'd like to be proven wrong haha.

Friday August 22, 2008 8:56 Mark from Brisbane

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[Comment From EmmaEmma: ]

Serious you can't even compare the two athletes. Sure Phelps my may mode gold medals but I'd like to see him try run what Bolt can.. Don't think so, like wise for Bolt trying to swim one of Phelps races. They have each trained differently for different sports. Phelps is the King of the pool and Bolt is king of the track. Simple as that.

Friday August 22, 2008 8:56 Emma

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Laurie Lawrence:

I agree that Phelps is King of the Pool and Bolt is King of the Track, however Bolt is so fortunate that he has more natural ability than Phelps and I do believe that there will be another natural athlete that will eclipse Bolt because his energy system is only in the 9 - 20s range. Whereas Phelps needs to refine his skills and work hard over events that go from 47s to 4m.

Friday August 22, 2008 8:58 Laurie Lawrence

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Laurie Lawrence:

As a result I don't think we'll see another Phelps but we will see another Bolt.

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From BradBrad: ]

simple, Phelps king of the pool, Bolt king of the track

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 Brad

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[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

They say that Bolt is the greatest ever, fair enough he has the worlds fastest 100m and 200m. But how does he compare to the likes of Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis? I think it's a bit premature to say he is the best ever.... One of the very best ... sure ... but best ever ....let's wait and see!

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 Michael

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[Comment From DeeDee: ]

I agree, difficult to compare two athletes, if track and field had similar events, including running backwards, hopping, skipping, Usain Bolt would have probably won all those too...

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 Dee

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[Comment From DesmondDesmond: ]

What does there have to be a winner ? This olympics has TWO KINGS, enough said :)

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 Desmond

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[Comment From DevlinDevlin: ]

Oh, god. Is there any question about this at all? Phelps is King. The man has a total of THIRTEEN gold medals. EIGHT won during these games, along with SEVEN world records. What more do you want? Any naysayers are just exhibiting anti-US bias, as is usual in Australia.

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 Devlin

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[Comment From FleecedFleeced: ]

I agree - Phelps is the king...

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 Fleeced

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[Comment From zarbicorezarbicore: ]

I agree with Emma, they are each the kings of their domains, you cannot pit them against each other. Plus I think if you do, it is unfairly tipped in Phelps way as swimmers have tonnes more races they can enter.

Friday August 22, 2008 8:59 zarbicore

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[Comment From NeilNeil: ]

If Phelps had won a freestyle event then I would say him. But he didn't so Bolt's results are at the extreme end of achievment.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:00 Neil

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Laurie Lawrence:

Hi Neil, Phelps won the 200m free in world record time and lead off the 4x100m free relay which claimed gold.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:00 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From BradBrad: ]

i think for Bolt to be the King, he would have to win Gold in the 100, 200, 400 and 100 relay. I woul dlove nothing more to see Bolt do that.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:00 Brad

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Laurie Lawrence:

I believe Bolt is capable of winning the 400m.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:01 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From ManaphyManaphy: ]

If there was one king, it should be Phelps.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:01 Manaphy

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[Comment From NeilNeil: ]

You think that we will see another athlete finish so far in fron of the 200m finals?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:01 Neil

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[Comment From CuriousCurious: ]

Laurie - how would you compare the two training regimes

Friday August 22, 2008 9:01 Curious

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[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

Usain Bolt could easly outrun Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:01 Andrew

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[Comment From Aussiebob Vancouver CDAAussiebob Vancouver CDA: ]

Phelps by a country mile.....lets se....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:01 Aussiebob Vancouver CDA

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Laurie Lawrence:

The training regimes would still require a tremendous amount of skill, acquisition. I spoke to Bob Bowman, Phelps' coach, yesterday and one winter Phelps trained short course in order to perfect his underwater dolphin technique that he has used so successfully to dominate the world's best on turns at these Olympics. His perseverence has in fact created a fifth stroke. In order to get this fish-like movement underwater it requires tremendous core body strenght. As a result, in addition to his water work three times a week for an hour, he works on a series of of medicine ball exercises.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:04 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

I agree Laurie. Although Bolt has achieved an unbelievable result, I wouldnt compare him to Phelps unless he won the 400m as well. Phelps also has the added advantage that he has a strong team behind him for the relays and more races that he can compete in. Different endurance and power though, Bolt cant Skip the 100 and 200 whereas Phelps has a few different styles he can do for each distance. Both champions, wish they were Aussies!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:04 Andy

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[Comment From DougDoug: ]

Very hard to go past the Amercan's perforamce in the pool - 8 from 8

Friday August 22, 2008 9:04 Doug

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[Comment From Joey Joe JoeJoey Joe Joe: ]

Emma, don't be so naive as to say they couldn't compete in each others events. That's obvious. But it is human nature to compare and contrast Don't be such a fence-sitter and try to make a call on who you think is the better athlete. Personally, I'll back Phelps all the way. I know there is the arguement for him having an advantage by having more events to compete in....but they're still difficult, and he smashed them all. I loved watching Bolt though. He's an amazing runner, and he's the king of cool whereas Phelps is just a massive nerd.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:05 Joey Joe Joe

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[Comment From geniegenie: ]

lets see Bolt back up at next Olympics b4 he qualifies for anything

Friday August 22, 2008 9:05 genie

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[Comment From ManaphyManaphy: ]

No way, Phelps achived much more, 8 gold medals, 7 world records, and 1 Olympic record, it's clear who the king is.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:05 Manaphy

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[Comment From TravTrav: ]

Nothing can compare to 8 GOLD & 7 World Records can it???

Friday August 22, 2008 9:05 Trav

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[Comment From BradBrad: ]

so do i Mr Lawrence

Friday August 22, 2008 9:05 Brad

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Laurie Lawrence:

Thanks for calling me Mr Lawrence. That was my father's name and it shows you young upstarts have a little respect.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:05 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From BlakeyBlakey: ]

Laurie, You just said, we wont see another Phelps, Did you not say in 2000 "We wont see anopther Thorpe"?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:06 Blakey

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[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Far more countries compete in running than in swimming so I have to go for Bolt and he's not wearing a performance enhancing swim suit

Friday August 22, 2008 9:09 Paul

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Laurie, while both are superb athletes, Bolt for me is superior because more countries compete in athletics. It's like comparing an Aussie Rules player to World Footballer.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:09 Matt

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[Comment From aaron scottaaron scott: ]

8 gold medals Mr Lawrence.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:09 aaron scott

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[Comment From LongyLongy: ]

Bolt's WR wins with such huge margins make him the champion of champions of this Olympics. Overall our Ozzies have been great champions too.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:09 Longy

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

swimming is a secondary sport therefore Bolt is the king of the games...its that simple

Friday August 22, 2008 9:09 Will

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[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

Laurie, congrats on teaching the little ones to swim. I admire all you have done.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:09 andrew goodwin

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Laurie Lawrence:

In my opinion Phelps' mind is stronger than Thorpes'. He is able to refocus and look at the next Olympic Games. Phelps' real strength is his ability to be motivated by positive or negative influences that come into him. As an 11-year-old he was poolside to see his sister Whitney miss the US Olympic team by 100th of a second. As a result this setback for his sister became a strong motivating force in his quest for 8 from 8 which, on the positive side, since a young age group swimmer he has concentrated on top 10 national age group times and as a result saw him break a world record at 15 years of age - unheard of in men and only achieved by Ian Thorpe and Steve Holland.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:09 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From Andrew from QAndrew from Q: ]

Whilst I think Phelps is great and also Bolt pretty damm good - Phelps has an unfair advantage in that he has the opportunity to do multiple events over the same distance if it was only the 100m & 200M he would have how many golds? Having said that the fact that he can win over the distances and as often as he does is spectacular

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Andrew from Q

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[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

Bolt is better. Simply because swimming is a boutique sport. Running is universal and Bolt blitzed the field and broke the records. He's the best!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Justin

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[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Phelps wasn't toweling his opponents like Bolt did though. And he's American...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 dcrowle

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[Comment From EmmaEmma: ]

Phelps could out swim Bolt and bolt could out run Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Emma

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[Comment From Paul BertellePaul Bertelle: ]

To compete in something like 19 swims in 9 days is quite remarkable and win 9/9 with 8WRs. But it is so hard to compare greats from two entirely different sports. Its like trying to compare Bradman with Jordan..! I still prefer Phelps though.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Paul Bertelle

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[Comment From StephSteph: ]

I think that only time will tell which of the two can sustain such unbelievable performances...ask me again after London 2010!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Steph

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[Comment From StefanStefan: ]

In terms of depth of competition, you've got to give it to bolt - everyone can run; not everyone can swim

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Stefan

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[Comment From Rob LRob L: ]

I think Bolt is king. What sounds better? Fastest person in water on Earth? Or Fastest Person on Earth? I know what sounds better

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Rob L

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[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Laurie, You can be forgiven for picking Phelps as you have a natural bias for swimmers. I reckon if Bolt had won the 100 and 200 running on his hands and then provided a solution for world peace you would still pick a swimmer! Good on you, but for my money, Bolt has a certain magic.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Henry

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[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

You also have to consider that Usain Bolt smashed world records by A LOT, in sprinting terms... and he didn't get any help from a special suit or new types of lane ropes

Friday August 22, 2008 9:10 Andrew

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[Comment From EmmaEmma: ]

" "My name is Lightning Bolt," he said. "I won't compare myself to Michael Phelps. To win eight gold medals, that's great. I'm on the track and he's in the water. You can't compare the two." ... Bolt even said it himself that you can't compare the two. If he feels there doesn't need to be a comparison why should we?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:11 Emma

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[Comment From andrewandrew: ]

simple= we CANNOT compare.......two completely different sports, different backgrounds, different qualifications, different competitors, you get it..

Friday August 22, 2008 9:11 andrew

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[Comment From MontyMonty: ]

Hi laurie..i think both r great in their own way coz we cant compare them its like comparing Tiger woods with Roger fedrer..But i ll give Phelps a favour coz he competed in 8 where as bolts only in 3..so i ll say phelps had a tough times

Friday August 22, 2008 9:11 Monty

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[Comment From DesmondDesmond: ]

Thinking about it another way, the question is, how is the KING of Beijing. Now a king is determined by who has the most followers. Athletic accomplishments aside, i would say worldwide, Bolt has more fans than Phelps, a huge part being his personality and his physique and dominance.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:11 Desmond

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[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

Phelps wins by a mile, he is modest, humble and a reccord breaker

Friday August 22, 2008 9:11 andrew goodwin

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Phelps broke alot of WR because of the suit.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:11 Guest

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[Comment From StuStu: ]

i think the incredible ease bolt's wins looked i would say bolt is king if we went all out 100% would b interesting to see times

Friday August 22, 2008 9:12 Stu

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Laurie Lawrence:

Henry, if Bolt had won the 100 and 200 running on his hands and provided a solution for world peace I'd have to agree with you because I, like millions of Aussies, abhore the futility of war.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:12 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From JackJack: ]

Morning Mr Lawrence, sorry to disagree with you, however we are now living in the era of Bolt. And since he is only 22 years old, it looks like he will reign over his kingdom for many-a-year.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:13 Jack

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[Comment From Collingwood rulesCollingwood rules: ]

no question about it, phelps is the king of beijing, 8 gold medals, a feat never accomplished before is unbelivable, yet you cant take anything away from bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:13 Collingwood rules

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[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

If there was a 100m skipping, 100m backwards run and 100m leapfrog run I think Bolt would win, leaving aside the number of medals, I think Bold is the more astonishing athlete.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:13 Chris

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[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Bolt has redefined running too with a slightly different style, and he's pretty tall and lanky, not barrel boys like the sprinters of old. Be interesting to see how the physique of runners develops over the next few years.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:13 dcrowle

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Phelps is King of the Jungle in my eye big Loz. Thanks for being a passionate Aussie mate

Friday August 22, 2008 9:13 Guest

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[Comment From NathanNathan: ]

Bolt is the true champ!! Swimming is nowhere near as popular as athletics in the world... Mens swimming has lost alot of champions over the last 4 years and its in a rebuilding phase.... Phelps is a champion against rookies and ageing stars...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:13 Nathan

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Laurie Lawrence:

I agree that this suit has made a huge difference to world records, however go back and look at Phelps and you'll see he only wore the bottom so that makes him even better. And, besides, I'm sure all you young chicks out there prefer to see Phelps' abs.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From Dave of AdelaideDave of Adelaide: ]

Consider this! Kieren Perkins (many years ago) broke the 400m & 800m world records on the way to a 1500m world record. What other sport has such soft world records that this is even remotely possible. There is absolutely NO chance that the 400m & 800m world records would fall on the way to a 1500m world record on the track. Now explain how anyone can possibly think that a swimmer can be positively compared to someone who takes gold in the two most participated events at the Olympics.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 Dave of Adelaide

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[Comment From PedroPedro: ]

Phelps reign could last 100s of years

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 Pedro

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[Comment From phil liggettphil liggett: ]

Usain Bolt by the length of the pool, sorry, but at the end of the day the 100m sprint is the Olympics, it's why the games exist today, it was the only event held back in the days of Olympia, being crowned the fastest man on earth is & was what the Olympics is all about

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 phil liggett

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[Comment From BillBill: ]

If running and swimming suits dont improve performance then why wear them?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 Bill

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[Comment From aaron scottaaron scott: ]

8 GOLD MEDALS YOU PEOPLE!!!!!! HAVE A LOOK AT THE HISTORY BOOKS....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 aaron scott

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[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

Laurie. your a bigger legend and a better human being than both of em

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 andrew goodwin

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[Comment From Danny in SeattleDanny in Seattle: ]

I will have to pick Bolt.... the records he broke were pretty long-standing and the races, especially his 100 M prelim, were riveting.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 Danny in Seattle

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[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

I think it should go to Rohullah Nikpai from Afghanistan, it was their first ever medal

Friday August 22, 2008 9:14 David

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[Comment From belmbelm: ]

Laurie, you played rugby union for Australia. How do you think the Wallabies will go this weekend?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:15 belm

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[Comment From kenken: ]

many swimming WRs are bettered due to the suits. Was Bolt was a suit that made him run faster. Me think not

Friday August 22, 2008 9:15 ken

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[Comment From Chuck NorrisChuck Norris: ]

Hu Jintao is the king of Beijing

Friday August 22, 2008 9:15 Chuck Norris

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[Comment From AJAJ: ]

Phleps didn't win by much.. scraped through each time.. bolt demolished his opponents

Friday August 22, 2008 9:15 AJ

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[Comment From BillBill: ]

I thought that performance assistance is not allowed? Why then are these suits allowed?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:15 Bill

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Laurie Lawrence:

Dave, Kieren didn't break the 400 world record on the way to the 1500, he broke the 800 in Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada on the way to the 1500 world record. The 400 was broken at the world championships in Italy a little later.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 Laurie Lawrence

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Laurie Lawrence:

But to answer your point ...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From NikoNiko: ]

Consider this: If track and field had a backwards 100m, skip and one legged - Bolt would win them all.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 Niko

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[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

if you think phelps is not good enough why dont you go try yourselg

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 Monica

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[Comment From true blutrue blu: ]

Bolt, simply amazing

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 true blu

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[Comment From BillBill: ]

So suits artificially improve performance. they should be banned

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 Bill

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[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

I look at it simply. Mark Spitz achievments have been talked about for 36 years, and Phelps will be talked about for at least as long. Can you say the same about Bolt's 2 gold, as impressive a feat as it is?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 Gav from Wollongong

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[Comment From HarryHarry: ]

No doubt Bolt is King! he has produced something normal human being cannt produce..

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 Harry

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[Comment From ssss: ]

this forum maybe a little premature. Arguably the greatest distance runner of all time, Bekele, is running for gold in the 5000m tomorrow, having won a sensational 10000m during the week. huge credit to phelps and bolt, they turned up and trounced their opposition - physically, bolt's effort was more demanding despite the short duration of races

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 ss

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[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

AJ bolt broke the 200 mt record by .003 !!!!!!! thats not a big marging

Friday August 22, 2008 9:16 andrew goodwin

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[Comment From debbiedebbie: ]

swimming cannot be taken seriously because world records are smashed easily over and over again,nobody will beat usain bolts world records for years and years

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 debbie

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[Comment From phil liggettphil liggett: ]

and how do they determine that a pool is fast? because they kept saying its a fast pool and records will tumble, who & what determines this? seems like this pool was ready made for Phelps?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 phil liggett

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[Comment From DonDon: ]

Lawrie, you of course will have a swimming bais, but keep in mind that Phelps has only proven that he is the fastest swimmer over one distance - the 200 metres, (freestyle being the fastest event) and so I only rate that one. I couldn't give a tinkers cuss about any of the slower strokes. How about adding in a 100 metre walk, or running backwards to athletics - who would care? And athletics has much more competition than swimming.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 Don

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[Comment From AnaAna: ]

Phelps win in every way... he is the best !!!! 8 GOLD medals do not forget that !!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 Ana

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[Comment From ShayneShayne: ]

Bolt by a long way

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 Shayne

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[Comment From johnjohn: ]

aaron scott......2 WR broken in 100m and 200m athletics....look at the history books...........bolts better imo

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 john

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[Comment From PedroPedro: ]

Maybe swimming events should be done in the nick, no advantage and probably more veiwers

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 Pedro

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[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

Without the suit it would be harder.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 Tommy

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[Comment From isyisy: ]

Bolt was my highlight of the games.I enjoyed phelps aswell

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 isy

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[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

bolt is amazing and phelp too. to me I love phelp more.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:17 Monica

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[Comment From samsam: ]

how would you break it by a big margin heh

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 sam

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

bolt is a total package - performance and character with a fine spirit ...to me phelps was not all that...it looked like he jst accepted the medals

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 Guest

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[Comment From phil liggettphil liggett: ]

Goodwin, he did it into a headwind, that's what's remarkable

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 phil liggett

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[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

They are both equal champions! however 8 Golds 7 World records, and theres no doubt phelps trains ALOT harder and is MORE talented! Bolt is natural...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 John

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[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

Debbie, obviously your not an athlete in any way

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 andrew goodwin

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[Comment From RyanRyan: ]

Usain Bolt is alot like Michael Phelps, he's won his events in gold and broke the world record in those events. I mean he started celebrating about 20m from the finish line and still broke the world record.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 Ryan

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[Comment From DeeDee: ]

I think Bolt's achievement is more impressive but at least in Australia Phelps record will be talked about more and as with Spitz' records, everyone will remember them more.....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 Dee

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[Comment From MarcoMarco: ]

Sorry Laurie, but swimming doesn't rate in many countries. It's like how people in Melbourne think AFL players are world class athletes...hahaha...sorry I can't type, laughing too much.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 Marco

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[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Hey, Bolt could wear the suit too...it might help?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 dcrowle

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[Comment From kenken: ]

bolt is absolutly the king

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 ken

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[Comment From PedroPedro: ]

Were not talking records ,were talking the athlete

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 Pedro

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[Comment From AJAJ: ]

Bolt didnt break the record by much but as you saw he was hardly even trying at the end... it was so effortless how he did it

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 AJ

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[Comment From junglecatjunglecat: ]

For me the winner is Bolt. I'll remember Bolt's name long after I forget Phelps.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 junglecat

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Laurie Lawrence:

The 400 is not a soft world record and Phelps is not racing the 1500, but I believe Phelps is so talented that should he choose to swim the 1500 he would be very competitive. Although a super, super athlete I don't believe Bolt would have the personality to run the 1500. Personality and ego, I believe, plays a big part in track sprinting.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 Laurie Lawrence

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[Comment From Aussiebob Vancouver CDAAussiebob Vancouver CDA: ]

Laurie......

Friday August 22, 2008 9:18 Aussiebob Vancouver CDA

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[Comment From andrew jandrew j: ]

to andrew goodwin -- that record by bolt in the 200 had stood since carl lewis broke it, that it won hell of a record to beat

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 andrew j

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[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

everyone can run, but to be able to swim in itself is a talent

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 andrew goodwin

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[Comment From JoshJosh: ]

Bolt. Swimmers have the advantage of many similar events

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 Josh

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[Comment From philphil: ]

face it australia phelps is better then thorpe end of story

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 phil

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[Comment From AshAsh: ]

Why can't we just see them both as equals? I don't understand peoples desire to denounce one and worship the other...They both deserve equal praise and respect.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 Ash

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[Comment From RandomRandom: ]

Everyone in the world runs. Not everyone in the world swims.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 Random

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[Comment From Garry PlantGarry Plant: ]

You have to give Bolt credit simply for his name alone. How's anyone ever going to forget that given what he does? However Phelps having won 8 Golds has to be the man of the match.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 Garry Plant

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[Comment From Danny in SeattleDanny in Seattle: ]

Phelps wasn't even wearing a top in most of the races... how is that an advantage to the ones wearing the full suit? I figured they are all on a pretty even 'playing field', so to speak.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:19 Danny in Seattle

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[Comment From NickoNicko: ]

Make them wrestle. That will settle the deal.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Nicko

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[Comment From JamesJames: ]

With the rate at which swimming records are broken Phelps' records will be broken by someone else by the end of the year. No one but Bolt will break his record for a couple of years.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 James

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[Comment From DianaDiana: ]

Swimming has too many useless events created to increase the amount of medals on offer. If track included similar events such as the backwards 100 m run, the 100 m skip and the 100 m gallop, I have no doubt Bolt would have won those events too. But these events of course don't exist, because they would be pointless, just like most of the swimming. 'Faster' is the goal - therefore only one swimming style is required, just like the single running style. Plus, you need significant resources to be able to swim, and only a long, flat patch of dirt to run. Therefore the depth of talent in track is far greater than in swimming where the number of countries participating is limited. Bolt definitely better.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Diana

9:20

[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

ok how about asking bolt to run on the track with phelps. And phelp swim on the pool with bolt. See how get the fastest race...ha ha.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Monica

9:20

[Comment From phil liggettphil liggett: ]

well there you go Lawrie you mentioned it yourself, track sprinting, since when has a sprinter even been a middle distance runner?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 phil liggett

9:20

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

TTo Andrew, the 200mt record was held by Michael Johnsston !!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 andrew goodwin

9:20

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

Everyone can beat someone by abit, not everyone can smash all competitors (considering amount of people in the world)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Tommy

9:20

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

Maybe we just need to recognise the briallance of athletes in their own domain. Currently, Phelps for swimming; Bolt for Athletics; Lauren jackson for Women;s basketball and Kobe Bryant for Mens. It is like trying to compare apples with oranges.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Observer

9:20

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Im a much bigger fan of a Jamaican that list Matthew Hayden as one of his favourite sportsman than an american that wears his cap to the side...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Andy

9:20

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I agree Phelps is better than thorpe :)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Guest

9:20

[Comment From PedroPedro: ]

Very difficult debate, Im going back to work, I know my opinion

Friday August 22, 2008 9:20 Pedro

9:21

[Comment From Danny in SeattleDanny in Seattle: ]

yes swimming is a talent, andrew... like riding a bike. but most morons can do it

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 Danny in Seattle

9:21

[Comment From jeje: ]

spitz got his 7 medals in the days when they did not have to do semifinals.ii that was still the case now he could probably have gotten 10 gold medals.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 je

9:21

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Oh cmon people. They are designing the pools to "be faster" ... suits to make them swim faster. etc ... but then again xomg faster shoes in running? Eh WRs can be broken but a gold medal can never be taken away.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 Daniel

9:21

Laurie Lawrence:

Marco, swimming is a learned skill. it's not something that comes naturally whereas running is natural and the more highly coordinated athletes will rise to the top. However swimming requires, because it is a learned skill, much more practice, discipline and focus.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 Laurie Lawrence

9:21

[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

in response to the "useless swimming events" comment, running has 100m, 200m, 400m, 110m hurdles, 440m hurdles, 4 x 100m relay, 4 x 400m relay all to flesh out potential golds as well...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 Gav from Wollongong

9:21

[Comment From johnjohn: ]

Mr lawrence i agree that usain could compete in the 400m and now would be the perfect time for him to start because hes peaking at the shorter distances............i feel he could also be competitive at long and triple jump and maybe even decathlon.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 john

9:21

[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

Bolt's performance will be remembered across the world much more so than Phelp's.. wasn't there some commentary from a US journalist that Phelp's won't even be remembered in his home country in 1 month's time?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 Andrew

9:21

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

Its the stories of the competitors that dont win anything that are the better human stories

Friday August 22, 2008 9:21 andrew goodwin

9:22

[Comment From neosneos: ]

swimmers will always have the opportunity to win more a handfull of medals at one olympics. Sprinters realistically can never win more than 3 or 4. For example Carl lewis was considered the greatest track and field athlete, yet the only events he could win gold would be 100m, 200m, long jump and 4x100. Theres no way a track and field athlete can even consider winning 8 gold in one olympics. The criteria has to be different if you want to compare swimmers with athletes

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 neos

9:22

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

here here Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 andrew goodwin

9:22

[Comment From paddypaddy: ]

bolt is my hero, fastest man alive! you can take it away from him, if you can catch him, but you cant

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 paddy

9:22

[Comment From anthonyanthony: ]

Bottom line - phelps ruined australias chances of more medals in the pool.... i vote bolt !

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 anthony

9:22

[Comment From Aussiebob Vancouver CDAAussiebob Vancouver CDA: ]

Laurie......just a quick side note......I'm a proud Aussie living in Vancouver Canada......and our Aussie team has done all Australians proud.....They look so good on TV......and everyone takes notice of them not just because they are so good.....but because everything about Australian Sport is so proffessionally done......Australian Olympians are a yard stick that so many outher countries including Canada measure themselves agains.......WELL DONE TO THE WHOLE TEAM...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 Aussiebob Vancouver CDA

9:22

[Comment From RobRob: ]

Every country in the world has the ability to produce a sprinter, I and is the blue ribbon event of the Olympics. Not all country's have access pools especially 50m pools. As a result pro rata Bolt is competing against a far greater number of global competitors...Phelps is great but Bolt's feats just get him for mine. (plus I’m still not sure Phelps won his 100m Butterfly...)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 Rob

9:22

[Comment From Danny in SeattleDanny in Seattle: ]

I think one of the factors for me is that Jamaica used to lose all it's sprinters to other countries... it's nice to see them staying home now.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 Danny in Seattle

9:22

[Comment From ClaytonClayton: ]

Swimming records are broken all the time, they continue to make techical advancements with leaps and bounds. I think the fact 1 of the records Bolt conquered stood for 12 years previously is shear evidence that he is the athelete of these games

Friday August 22, 2008 9:22 Clayton

9:23

[Comment From Lisa from Melb, AusLisa from Melb, Aus: ]

Phelps competed in more events so he's won more gold. Bolt maybe more to come.. but to top 8 gold, that's magical

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 Lisa from Melb, Aus

9:23

[Comment From gimpgimp: ]

i agree Andrew Goodwin i much enjoyed seeing Sally grab silver then phelps grab a million gold

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 gimp

9:23

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

When you beat all your competitors by a mile, then you are one of a kind. Just like Bradman.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 Tommy

9:23

[Comment From RyanRyan: ]

I just dont like how in the swimming they dont make the "shark" suits avalible to all the swimmers...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 Ryan

9:23

[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

to me phelps is my hero. and my family , friends too

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 Monica

9:23

[Comment From blahblah: ]

Bolt in a second. He's such a character. And not American for once

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 blah

9:23

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

I'm more scared of the Russian soldier in the 100m. Wouldn't want to be running away from him with a bayonet in his hands!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 dcrowle

9:23

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Laurie, Actually I think Bolt has provided a solution for world peace. My neighbour (Jimmy the grump) has actually been nice to to me for the past 48 hours!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 Henry

9:23

[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

@Ryan: the suits were available to every competitor

Friday August 22, 2008 9:23 Gav from Wollongong

9:24

[Comment From MickMick: ]

Hi Laurie , its a pleasure to talk with you. I think Bolt is the king purely because he has made it look so easy and very fluent. Phelps is a god send, but i think swimming is becoming very tactical with the new suits that the athletes are wearing. Now when we look at the runners, things are the same since Carl Lewis and the other great runners of our time,nothing has really changed. I think the male swimmers should wear the same as each other, ie just the bottoms. And the woman should wear a 1 piece . What do u think , do u reckon it might make things a little more competitive . Cheers Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 Mick

9:24

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

I would love to see all of you people critisizing swimming even attempt a 100mt swim lol

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 andrew goodwin

9:24

[Comment From BuSbOyBuSbOy: ]

the fact that swimming records last for about 4 mins each....bolts world records make him the greatest athlete ever

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 BuSbOy

9:24

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Laurie, tell us truthfully, have you taken Sally aside for enthusiasm training? You've got an heir apparent there my friend.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 dcrowle

9:24

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

Ryan the shark suits were available to all competitirs free of charge. But I guess some could not accept as they had different sponsirs.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 Observer

9:24

Laurie Lawrence:

John, after being in the stadium and seeing Usain destroy the opposition I agree with you that should he put his mind to it, he could win almost any event he wished. If he were to diversify and compete and win more events I might just bend a little bit towards Usain. But, at this stage, Phelps with 14 gold medals at Olympic level gets my vote.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 Laurie Lawrence

9:24

[Comment From gimpgimp: ]

I heard the jamacian bob sled team have approched bolt for the 2010 winter games!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 gimp

9:24

[Comment From dathnothdathnoth: ]

bolt is a champion. his good, and he knows it. and being a jamaican is best part of that

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 dathnoth

9:24

[Comment From phil liggettphil liggett: ]

Phelps has 8 different events to choose from, Bolt has 3 and maybe 5 at most, swimming milks the 4 strokes and the distances in order to achieve more medalists...isn't swimming about getting from one end of the pool to the other in the quickest time?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 phil liggett

9:24

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

Laurie, will you be talking to the opals before they take to the court for the gold medal mathc?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 Observer

9:24

[Comment From shabangabangshabangabang: ]

Bolt gets my vote. NBC's decision to reschedule everything in the pool put me off Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:24 shabangabang

9:25

[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

how many times has the 100m sprint record been broken in the past 4 years? You'll find its a few times

Friday August 22, 2008 9:25 Gav from Wollongong

9:25

Laurie Lawrence:

Henry, please pass on my best regards to Jimmy the Grump!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:25 Laurie Lawrence

9:25

[Comment From andrewandrew: ]

to determine the man of the Olympics, just look at the versatility of phelps. Something the bolt does not have, if he did, he would run and won the 100 hurdles, the 400m, the long jump. A lot of people say there are more swimming events then track, not really, there is a lot of track events from 100 to the marathon, including hurdles and steeple chase. What you also need to look at, it took 36 years for phelps to emulate something somebody has done before, now there are only two people (male of female) who have one 7 gold in one Olympic. While look at how many people have done the 100m/200m double male or female, a lot more regular then 7 gold! Phelps is easily the king of the Beijing 2008.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:25 andrew

9:26

[Comment From philphil: ]

see in true aussie style there is sour grapes all over this debate . Phelps schooled your golden boy thorpie and you try to bring down his outstanding Olympics Whats Bolt got do with it Bolt 2 Phelps 8

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 phil

9:26

[Comment From rickrick: ]

8 gold vs 2 (maybe 3)....7 world records Vs 2...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 rick

9:26

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

Swimming suits have changed alot in 100 years. Should we make swimmers wear woolen suits again?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 andrew goodwin

9:26

[Comment From MarkyMarky: ]

Phelps has won heaps of medals - fine... but he's also lucky enough to be in Team America. If Phelps was swimming for Zimbabwe or something he wouldn't get the team medals...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 Marky

9:26

[Comment From PetePete: ]

Bolt's achievement has been under-reported and under-rated, especially by the US dominated media. Phelps is continuing what Mark Spitz has done before, and Spitz's performance was truly groundbreaking and historic, like Bolt's performance this time.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 Pete

9:26

[Comment From ClaytonClayton: ]

If Bolt had nore events I'm sure he could take more Gold and as said, the advances in track havent really changed all that much

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 Clayton

9:26

[Comment From Anti Aussie RulesAnti Aussie Rules: ]

It like saying James Hird is better than Lionel Messi......Bolt by a mile.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 Anti Aussie Rules

9:26

[Comment From JuniorJunior: ]

well done to both of them, both superstars in their chosen fields, both smooth and look effortless and i think Bolt cnd phelps could go down as all time greats in the olympics

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 Junior

9:26

[Comment From TobyToby: ]

Who cares? It's apples and oranges. Everyone get back to work!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 Toby

9:26

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

How many times has a competitor beat all its competitors with ease, putting him at his own level. And beating the world's best by miles is a damn feet.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:26 Tommy

9:27

[Comment From shabangabangshabangabang: ]

@ Marky - Kirsty Coventry is swimming for Zimbabwe and she won medals. Very poor example

Friday August 22, 2008 9:27 shabangabang

9:27

[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

Err Rick ... That would be a good argument if they had the same amount of attempts at breaking a WR

Friday August 22, 2008 9:27 Alex

9:27

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

14 olympic gold........say no more

Friday August 22, 2008 9:27 andrew goodwin

9:27

[Comment From Danny in SeattleDanny in Seattle: ]

I would still say Carl Lewis is the greatest ever... winning the 100, 200, 4x100 relay AND the Long Jump in 1984.... he was awesome, to use an overused word

Friday August 22, 2008 9:27 Danny in Seattle

9:27

[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

@Marky so that knocks out 2 gold medals. If Bolt ran for Zimbabwe, he wouldnt be in line for the 4 x 100 gold either

Friday August 22, 2008 9:27 Gav from Wollongong

9:27

[Comment From BuSbOyBuSbOy: ]

you cant compare the amount of medals each won... what bolt did was far more impressive than phelps...what phelps did can be done again by the next best to come through....what biolt did will never happen again

Friday August 22, 2008 9:27 BuSbOy

9:27

Laurie Lawrence:

Hi dcrowle, I thought Sally McLellan's response was so natural I was actually sitting in our home-made Australia Square in the village here in Beijing with 50 other Aussie athletes and we loved Sally's interview, thought it was one of the classic pieces of enthusiasm. You would have thought she'd beaten Bolt in both the 100m and 200m!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:27 Laurie Lawrence

9:28

[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ]

Phelps has 144 Gold medals and has set a total of more than 15 World records in his career thus far - this Olympics alone he has 8 Gold and 7 World Records. Do any of you think that his dedication, fitness and focus is any less than Bolts?? How can you do anymore than beat your competitors, win Olympic Gold / World Championships, AND set world records? It's so self evident who is the King ... none so blind as those who won't see.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 Benjamin

9:28

[Comment From markymarky: ]

Swimming is not a global sport, its only for rich countries. so give me break. Atheltes is for everyone rich or poor all you need is your body strngth and nothing else. Usain Bolt is a Legend. Phleps is a good swimmer thats how far I will go.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 marky

9:28

[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

Make Bolt run for Togo. Or Shebangabang!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 Gav from Wollongong

9:28

[Comment From NickNick: ]

Half of Phelps medals were in relays for gods sake, no other sport has so many similar events too, maybe they should add the sideways running 100m sprint

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 Nick

9:28

Laurie Lawrence:

Hey Toby, this is work!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 Laurie Lawrence

9:28

[Comment From ClaytonClayton: ]

Phelps didn't do all his in ease and remember some of his medals were relay medals

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 Clayton

9:28

[Comment From PappuPappu: ]

Its history.....both are good in thier own events......let get back to work and start preparing for london.......

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 Pappu

9:28

[Comment From johnjohn: ]

yes 14 olympic gold and i think phelps will hit 20 for sure

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 john

9:28

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

If only swimming reduced the number of events and they all competed for handful of medals, then we could see if phelps was even the best swimmer let alone best olympians

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 Guest

9:28

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

To Gav from Wollongong, I agree that the sprint record has been broken a few times in the last couple of years but swimming records fall almost every meet, sometimes multiple times in the same meet for the same event.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:28 James

9:29

Laurie Lawrence:

Danny, you're dreamin'.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 Laurie Lawrence

9:29

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

I think we have been lucky to see 2 superstars at these games but my 2 cents worth it has to be Bolt. The guy broke a record for the 200m that had an athlete at the time comment 19:32 that was the year my grandfather was born

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 fos91

9:29

[Comment From Daniel BentleyDaniel Bentley: ]

Bolt for sure!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 Daniel Bentley

9:29

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

As far as WRs go, 100m sprint record broken 6 times (and equalled 3 more) since 1999, 100m freestyle broken 5 times.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 dcrowle

9:29

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

Dawn Fraser,,,,,,,,she is the best ever,,,,,three gold at 3 consecutive olympics awesome.......

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 andrew goodwin

9:29

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

Laurie, how many more olympics can Phelps compete in before he hangs up the metal

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 Observer

9:29

[Comment From AaronAaron: ]

I reccon Michael Johnson would have won if he ran the 200 with Bolt.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 Aaron

9:29

[Comment From BrettBrett: ]

Bolt is the Best!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:29 Brett

9:30

[Comment From Mr WhiskersMr Whiskers: ]

I think they are both legends..,.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:30 Mr Whiskers

9:30

[Comment From geniegenie: ]

agree Andrew Dawn is best

Friday August 22, 2008 9:30 genie

9:30

[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

phelps for sure

Friday August 22, 2008 9:30 Monica

9:30

[Comment From AaronAaron: ]

Put things in perspective.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:30 Aaron

9:30

[Comment From DakotaDakota: ]

Bolt owns

Friday August 22, 2008 9:30 Dakota

9:30

[Comment From ClaytonClayton: ]

how can you say that aaron, he beat his record with a head wind

Friday August 22, 2008 9:30 Clayton

9:31

[Comment From debbiedebbie: ]

aaron your kidding,bolt beat johnson;s record running in a strong headwind

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 debbie

9:31

[Comment From BrettBrett: ]

Lawl Dawn ... Boring

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 Brett

9:31

[Comment From andrewandrew: ]

phelps won 5 individual gold medals, 3 more then bolt. once again, if bolt could be considered the king, he would tried the 100 hurdles, long jump and maybe 400m. there is 5 individual gold medals chances for Bolt. but guess what, if he was good enough he would have tried, but he didn't.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 andrew

9:31

[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ]

BuSbOy .. What Phelps did CANNOT be done by the next swimmer to come through. That being the case, the next swimmer after Mark Spitz would have cleaned up .. .he didn't ... and it didn't happen for 34 years in fact. Still, it is impossible to convince anyone with an anti-swimming bias of this fact, and of the mercurial feat Phelps' attained here.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 Benjamin

9:31

[Comment From AdrianAdrian: ]

Why does one have to be king, reverse their roles, Bolt would be drowned any "swimmers" wake & Phelps wouls be left eating any "sprinters" dust.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 Adrian

9:31

[Comment From NickNick: ]

Bolt Baby Bolt! I think Phelps should have seven gold as the croatian shouldve won.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 Nick

9:31

[Comment From TobyToby: ]

Aussies hate what Phelps can do in the pool and that's why there is so much Bolt praise in this forum. Where the hell is Thorpe?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 Toby

9:31

[Comment From greatgonzogreatgonzo: ]

are people forgetting Duncan Armstrong? I mean just for his commentary alone he is the king

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 greatgonzo

9:31

[Comment From Gary from rydeGary from ryde: ]

Hey Laurie you old dog, great work over your great career. Keep up the good work and also for pool safety. You are a true Aussie Legend mate

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 Gary from ryde

9:31

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

You have to admit "Bolt" has a better name in terms of of what he does.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:31 Tommy

9:32

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

USAIN BOLT IS THE MAAAAAAN!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 James

9:32

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

no headwind in a pool Aaron

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 fos91

9:32

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Phelps in the first week\

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 Daniel

9:32

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

LAURIE BACK ME UP HERE..............DAWN DAWN DAWN DAWN

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 andrew goodwin

9:32

[Comment From GavGav: ]

Why Could Bolt not wait to start show boating until after he crossed the line in the 100 meters...?? onhly had to focus for a spilt second longer?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 Gav

9:32

[Comment From bradbrad: ]

Is phelps even the best swimmer? with so many medals on offer in the pool its hard to say. Cut the number of events and strokes and have them compete against each other, at least then we can see who is the best swimmer let alone best olympian!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 brad

9:32

[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

@James: I'm not trying to belittle Bolt's efforts, they really are brilliant. But people keep trying to downplay the efforts of the most successful athlete OF ALL TIME, by trashing the records he has set. Given that every swimmer that competed had access to the same gear, him winning in 8 different events is mind boggling.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 Gav from Wollongong

9:32

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

I think we can all agree that US 4x100m track relay teams = FAIL!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 dcrowle

9:32

[Comment From EllieEllie: ]

Let's get Bolt in the Aussie rules draft. Can he kick??

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 Ellie

9:32

[Comment From NickNick: ]

there are too many medals given out in swimming, you should get points for winning a race, then at the end of the meet the person with the most points gets gold, in no other sport can you possibly win 8 gold medals!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:32 Nick

9:33

[Comment From AaronAaron: ]

Clayton - he went to beat his record, didn't you see his finish. Look at Michael's run and you'll see the difference.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Aaron

9:33

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Bolt gets my vote

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Jeff

9:33

[Comment From ClaytonClayton: ]

thanks debbie, plus his turn of speed is much greater, he'll run quicker than 19.30 also, u better belive it

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Clayton

9:33

[Comment From andrew goodwinandrew goodwin: ]

nick. oh silly nick

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 andrew goodwin

9:33

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Swimming has too much variance but little difference apart.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Guest

9:33

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

He already had the record Gav why not celebrate

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 fos91

9:33

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

But if there is wind in the pool fos91, then it's a bit more obvious than on the track.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 dcrowle

9:33

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Maybe if Bolt won gold in the long jump and triple jump as well as the 100 and 200 then you could consider him in the same league as Phelps. Phelps is such a versatile swimmer that he could win gold in any event!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Guest

9:33

[Comment From NealNeal: ]

Sally McLennan impressed me as much as Phelps and Bolt. That kid is all heart and determination and reminds us what the Olympic spirit is all about.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Neal

9:33

[Comment From BruceBruce: ]

If BOLT was a yank, he'd get a relay medal too...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Bruce

9:33

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

Michael Phelps is the best swimmer of all time

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 karina

9:33

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Actually, this point about a headwind is interesting. Maybe swimmers should race in a river upstream...... Anyone breaking a wold record then should be considered the King (or Quenn,... not to forget our Stephanie)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Henry

9:33

[Comment From Szechuan PawSzechuan Paw: ]

it's not just the beaten records, it's the measure of the man. Bolt comes off as arrogant, obnoxious, immature and completely in love with himself. It is not pretty to watch, he is not generous to the other runners . You would not want to see kids emulating that act.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:33 Szechuan Paw

9:34

[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

But over all, phelps is famous now.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 Monica

9:34

[Comment From philphil: ]

well said toby

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 phil

9:34

[Comment From shabangabangshabangabang: ]

Put Bolt in a LZR suit and i'm certain he would have broken the WR by more than he did

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 shabangabang

9:34

[Comment From TomTom: ]

Science doesn't help runners like it helps swimmers

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 Tom

9:34

[Comment From AdrianAdrian: ]

What if an archer won every event or a walker one every event. Plato says the Greatest of all victories are victories over one self, hence every PB was sensational, they are all kings/queens.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 Adrian

9:34

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

open water swimming dcrowle that is a better test surely with the elements such as Bolts run

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 fos91

9:34

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Phelps = Best swimmer. Bolt = Best Runner

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 James

9:34

[Comment From seznisezni: ]

Micheal phelps for sure....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 sezni

9:34

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

Bolt is definately the man of these games. He is the best ever sprinter.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 Gary

9:34

[Comment From BruceBruce: ]

Only in the pool are so many medals available...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 Bruce

9:34

[Comment From phil liggettphil liggett: ]

Andrew your missing the point, the Olympic Games was originally about winning the 100m sprint, it is the only blue riband event at the games, Bolt is crowned the fastest man on earth and we're debating whether his efforts surpass Phelps, of course he's allover Phelps, he's still the only man in Beijing to win the race that is the Olympic Games

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 phil liggett

9:34

[Comment From TobyToby: ]

Last comment: put Bolt in the pool and Phelps on the track and see who does better.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 Toby

9:34

[Comment From Danny in SeattleDanny in Seattle: ]

gav, because he knew he had won the Gold Medal and was excited

Friday August 22, 2008 9:34 Danny in Seattle

9:35

Laurie Lawrence:

After speaking to Bob Bowman, Phelps' coach, yesterday, Phelps is as motivated as ever but they are going to go back and concentrate on backstroke and maybe Phelps is going to look at swimming some different events to maintain his freshness for the sport. He's not frightened to try something new. As Bob said, if it doesn't work out we know he's good at medley and butterfly. I think this is a good way to help keep him involved in the sport for another four years. Only Dawn Fraser, Christina Egerzegi (the Hungarian) and the Russian Alexandr Popov have been able to win at three consecutive Olympic Games. This maybe Phelps' new challenge. Great athletes rise to new challenges. I wonder if the wealth that comes with superstardom will change this young man's attitude. I don't think so. I think his mother - a school teacher - will tell him take out the garbage when he arrives home in Baltimore.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 Laurie Lawrence

9:35

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

Michael Phelps a True Hero

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 karina

9:35

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

even the GB team used a suit developed similar to a LZR outfit

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 fos91

9:35

[Comment From blahblah: ]

Phelp's is selfish. Didnt let anyone else get a shot at it. Bolt would have 9 gold medals or whatever it is if he went in every race too. We found out he could swim in the first race so why did he need to keep showing us? he needs to get over himself

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 blah

9:35

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

It seems as if Bolt is not even trying when he runs against his opponent

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 Gary

9:35

[Comment From andyandy: ]

i dont mind my kid acting like that if he can run

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 andy

9:35

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Monica .. and what Bolt isn't famous now?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 James

9:35

[Comment From michaelmichael: ]

phelpsy for sure - 8 gold medals in the one games + 6 in Athens.....bolt is awesome but how do you beat 14 gold medals? that touch on the wall to win the 100 butterfly proved what a champion phelps is - if bolt can do the same at the next olympics then maybe it should be discussed

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 michael

9:35

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

you can compare both performace

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 Justin

9:35

[Comment From Gav from WollongongGav from Wollongong: ]

Runners use body suits as well. I remember some girl called Freeman winning a race in Sydney all decked out to reduce wind resistance...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 Gav from Wollongong

9:35

[Comment From MillsyMillsy: ]

Anti-swimmers, if we reduce the number of medals in swimming then watch our medal haul sink with it. That being said they are both deserved superstars!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 Millsy

9:35

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

obvious...bolt is the real man!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:35 Guest

9:36

[Comment From BruceBruce: ]

Bolt = fastest man on Earth. Phelps, not the fastest, not even in the minority pastime of swimming

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 Bruce

9:36

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

So winning a gold medal defines you as a "hero" now?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 Daniel

9:36

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

10 METRES UNDER 1 SEC !!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 Tommy

9:36

Laurie Lawrence:

Bruce, no way. The yanks dropped the baton!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 Laurie Lawrence

9:36

[Comment From LockLock: ]

"Science doesn't help runners like it helps swimmers " ... cough..... Ben Johnson....Marion Jones....cough

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 Lock

9:36

[Comment From dipakdipak: ]

bolt is the real man...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 dipak

9:36

[Comment From SnoopSnoop: ]

B.O.L.T - paid da price to be da man !

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 Snoop

9:36

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

We all kniow Bolt will be forgotten about by the next Olympics; however the feats of Phelps will be long remembered!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 Observer

9:36

[Comment From art garfunkleart garfunkle: ]

hey laurie, how come you didn't do backing vocals on the swimming team song?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:36 art garfunkle

9:37

[Comment From Jack @ PadstowJack @ Padstow: ]

I remember last time we saw such awesome, superhuman efforts at the Games. It was 2000, and the athlete was Marion Jones. I just hope for the Olympics sake that both these legends are clean. I want to see Bolt do a 9.50 hundred. If he does this he will be bigger than Muhamed Ali.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 Jack @ Padstow

9:37

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

definantly Bolt!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 Guest

9:37

[Comment From Aussiebob Vancouver CDAAussiebob Vancouver CDA: ]

This is so easy to settle......give them a javelin each.......and maybe a shotput.......and see who can throw the farthest.......done!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 Aussiebob Vancouver CDA

9:37

[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ]

Take away all the Team gold that Phelps won in relays - that still leaves 6 individual gold and 5 World Records in the one Olympic Games ... what more can he do than that? If Bolt wanted the mantle, he could have done what Carl Lewis had done and enter in or trained for other events like the Long Jump etc, but no, he didn't. That is hardly Michael Phelps'fault!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 Benjamin

9:37

[Comment From KylieKylie: ]

You cant even begin to compare the two athletes. They are both the best in there own fields but its no carison of the two together.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 Kylie

9:37

[Comment From petepete: ]

@ blah do you even listen to yourself... phelps had a shot at 8 because he was usa's best swimmer in those events.. not because he was selfish

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 pete

9:37

[Comment From northnorth: ]

bolt needs another olympics to prove he can keep winning.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 north

9:37

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

Michael Phelps is the fastest swimmer so there

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 karina

9:37

[Comment From navnav: ]

forget Phelps, Bolt is the story of the games...that and the poms golds

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 nav

9:37

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Observer .. What makes you so sure Bolt will be forgotten? .. I certainly won't!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 Daniel

9:37

[Comment From kyliekylie: ]

BOLT is the man!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 kylie

9:37

[Comment From dipakdipak: ]

there should have more golds in same events like in swimming...50m, 100m, 200m, 400 m, 100 walk, 200 walk...like that

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 dipak

9:37

[Comment From neosneos: ]

a sprinter will never win 8 gold medals in one olympics full stop. There's no point trying to even argue the greatest olympian based solely on gold medal in one meet (if you're comparing two different sports).

Friday August 22, 2008 9:37 neos

9:38

[Comment From Gen xGen x: ]

Pray that Bolt is not hit by a truck tomorrow, we have not seen his fastest.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 Gen x

9:38

[Comment From leenie@workleenie@work: ]

for sure Bolt, Phelps needed 17 races to get all his medals

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 leenie@work

9:38

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Karina... and Bolt is the fastest man .. so there

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 Daniel

9:38

[Comment From kfckfc: ]

To me a true king is someone who spans generations and beats people of multiple generations..and leads by example. Let them come back and do it again, then I will pass them the crown

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 kfc

9:38

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

I knew BOLT was a star from as early as 15. He beaks all the teenage records

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 Gary

9:38

[Comment From the answerthe answer: ]

Bolt is a legend, Phelps is a yank !

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 the answer

9:38

[Comment From shabangabangshabangabang: ]

Put them both on a bike and ask them to ride the 249km road race

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 shabangabang

9:38

[Comment From kyliekylie: ]

Hey Karina - Phelps is NOT the fastest swimmer - go check!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 kylie

9:38

[Comment From yoonyoon: ]

Bolt is faster than Phelps - he wins!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 yoon

9:38

[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

Bolt's win was more spectacular. Forgetting the theatrics, he left me thinking "Just how much faster can this man go?". I didn't see Phelps' races - obviously 8 is a big number of gold medals - but there seems to be no more mystery with him. His WR don't look like standing for long with such slim margins of victory. Bolt's records will only be beaten by Bolt. London will tell us the rest of the story.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 Alex

9:38

[Comment From TezzaTezza: ]

I think every athlete that has the privilege of competing at an Olympic Games, representing their country is a legend in my eyes, regardless if they finished first, second, third or last - its all about heart and passion and the fact that Phelps and Bolt were privileged enough to perform with such greatness, they like every other competitor at the Games are legends and should congratulated for the viewing pleasure they have provided us.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 Tezza

9:38

[Comment From BuSbOyBuSbOy: ]

lock......swimming has had just as many drug cheats

Friday August 22, 2008 9:38 BuSbOy

9:39

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

If there was as many different styles of running as there is in swimming, Bolt would have a lot more medals

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Chris

9:39

[Comment From jianjian: ]

Bolt is the best

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 jian

9:39

[Comment From AdrianAdrian: ]

Neos, at last some common sense

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Adrian

9:39

[Comment From WalWal: ]

Consider that 6 months ago, most people would have said Usian Who?? Not to overshadow Phelps, who is phenomenal, but we were almost EXPECTING him to do what he did. Bolts performance really was a "Bolt from the Blue".

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Wal

9:39

[Comment From MarkMark: ]

Phelps no doubt! hands down!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Mark

9:39

[Comment From blahblah: ]

to pete: I still dont like him

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 blah

9:39

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

Bolt has many more to come. He's just starting.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Gary

9:39

[Comment From navnav: ]

Bolt took your breath away...Phelps made me yawn

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 nav

9:39

[Comment From StephenStephen: ]

If you can swim fast over 200M you can win a possible 12 medals, so Phelps got 66% of whats on offer, if you can run fast over 200m there are 2 medals you can win, Bolt got 100%.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Stephen

9:39

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

but as I said, you have to judge everyone by their own sport. Bolt - athletics; Phelps - swimming; Japenese pitcher - softball; Snowsill - triathalon. Anyone who cometes in these games is a champion just to make it and to those who break their personal bests or acheive their goals, well done. We should be proud (especuially of the aussies)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Observer

9:39

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

Daniel, bolt is not the fastest phelps is

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 karina

9:39

[Comment From Jack @ PadstowJack @ Padstow: ]

The 100 metres is the most pure and simple sport on the planet. Get from point A to point B as quick as your body can take you. Thats why the 100 is such a spectacle, and thats why Bolt is greater.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Jack @ Padstow

9:39

[Comment From JaseJase: ]

Pfft Tezza that's not what we're debating. We know they're all good. But BOLT is the greatest!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:39 Jase

9:40

[Comment From nathannathan: ]

Laurie is a hero he has saved kids lives with the "kids alive do the 5" Yeew Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 nathan

9:40

[Comment From DazzaDazza: ]

Bolt by a country mile

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 Dazza

9:40

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Bolt is fastest man alive, Phelps isnt even faster swimmer

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 Dave

9:40

[Comment From leighleigh: ]

the 100m is far more prestigious, so Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 leigh

9:40

[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

ha ha . dont be naive . if you dont like phelp is ok. He dont know that. If you dont like bolt he dont know either. But there both are breaker record.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 Monica

9:40

[Comment From petepete: ]

@ blah. well that is a mature standing to take in a debate... good on you mate.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 pete

9:40

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Just because we overrate swimming people here think Phelps. Bolt is by far the story of the Olympics

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 John

9:40

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

lol I never knew who the hell Phelps was before these games....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 Daniel

9:40

[Comment From debbiedebbie: ]

agree nav,phelps is sooo boring,no personality

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 debbie

9:40

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

i agree with tezza we witness history in the making

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 Justin

9:40

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

Maybe they should start running backwards, sideways, etc. to make up more events like "backstroke, butterfly, breast stroke"

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 Chris

9:40

[Comment From debbiedebbie: ]

phelps beat alot of no hopers too

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 debbie

9:40

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Phelps may not be fastest, but he'

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 dcrowle

9:40

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

s the best...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:40 dcrowle

9:41

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

I wanna see Phelps thump his chest before he finishes the race to see how quick he really is.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 Observer

9:41

[Comment From Gen xGen x: ]

Bolt my very well be capable of a 9.58 if he learns to tie his shoelaces and not celebrate 20 meters before the finish line.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 Gen x

9:41

[Comment From meme: ]

Bolts the King, easy choice in my books

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 me

9:41

Laurie Lawrence:

Tom, on your point of science helping swimmers not runners, personally I'm not in favour of the new suits. Although I will agree we have gone from the old woollen suits through a whole phase of developments but I do believe these new suits have the ability to 1) float the athlete up 2) aid their core body strength and 3) it helps streamline the more fleshy swimmers. I think anyone who didn't have a suit for the Olympics swimming events wouldn't get a medal. To get back to the Bolt v Phelps argument, that's why Phelps - with only half a suit - gets my vote.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 Laurie Lawrence

9:41

[Comment From BenBen: ]

Difficult to split. Phelps' 9 Gold medal haul may never be beaten, and Bolt still can run faster than 9.69. Laurie what do you think?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 Ben

9:41

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

phelps the best ever, so there

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 karina

9:41

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

What about the weighlifter from Germany in the super heavyweights lifted 10kg above his best in the clean and jerk. All because of a promise he made to his late wife. He is my true hero of the games

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 fos91

9:41

[Comment From jackothejackothe: ]

dont compare either bolt or phelps with the greatest ali but having said that for raw talent i must vote for bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 jackothe

9:41

Laurie Lawrence:

50km walk on the tele ... Laurie a bit distracted

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 Laurie Lawrence

9:41

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

bolt is the best ever, so there

Friday August 22, 2008 9:41 Elyse

9:42

[Comment From Gen xGen x: ]

define "hero"?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Gen x

9:42

[Comment From JohnoJohno: ]

Is Lawrie bias by any chance?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Johno

9:42

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

BN, any chance we can have a poll on this as well.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Observer

9:42

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

they are both great in each of their sports

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Justin

9:42

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

HOWS TALLENT DOING IN THE WALK

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Guest

9:42

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

It's OK Laurie, it's got about ten hours to go...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 dcrowle

9:42

[Comment From JohnoJohno: ]

Yeah, POLL, POLL, POLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Johno

9:42

[Comment From JaseJase: ]

Pfft half a suit, ur easy to please laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Jase

9:42

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

How the hell does winning a gold medal make someone a hero?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 Michael

9:42

[Comment From ash keenash keen: ]

what a surprise that Mr Lawrence finds Phelps the better athelete - being a swimmer himself and all....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 ash keen

9:42

[Comment From meme: ]

who signs up for the 50klm walk - nuts

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 me

9:42

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

Laurie you can not say that Bolt wore a suit also

Friday August 22, 2008 9:42 fos91

9:43

[Comment From craigcraig: ]

laurie...how embarrassing has australia been at these games...11 golds 3 from step .....thats not good enough with 400 odd athletes ??

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 craig

9:43

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

elyse, your so wrong

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 karina

9:43

[Comment From johnjohn: ]

fos91 yes that guy deserves mention for sure.....i cant believe how much those guys can lift lol

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 john

9:43

[Comment From MickeyMickey: ]

My say apparently doesn't count.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 Mickey

9:43

Laurie Lawrence:

We are going to poll this in about 10 minutes. If I get beaten in this poll I am going to be filthy. I will spit the dummy and leave early.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 Laurie Lawrence

9:43

[Comment From Gen xGen x: ]

"forget the silver - we came here for the gold" - greatest Lawry Lawrence quote of all time!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 Gen x

9:43

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

yes, poll time...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 Dee

9:43

[Comment From PJPJ: ]

Bolt for me - look at who he is up against :swimming v athletics there is no comparison, Athletics wins hands down.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 PJ

9:43

[Comment From debbiedebbie: ]

bolt beat great sprinters while phelps beat alot of no hopers

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 debbie

9:43

[Comment From leighleigh: ]

bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 leigh

9:43

[Comment From hawkshawks: ]

phelps.....bolt...... they both blow, bring Lance Franklin to the olympics :P

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 hawks

9:43

[Comment From LexLex: ]

Laurie has been in the swimming scene for a long time now, of course he is going to admire Phelps, Phelps is everything you could imagin in a swimmer. He is amazing, he is super human.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 Lex

9:43

[Comment From MillsyMillsy: ]

Phelps is the King with more 'Bling'...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 Millsy

9:43

[Comment From leighleigh: ]

bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 leigh

9:43

[Comment From nathannathan: ]

HEy laurie do you remember winding your window down and saying gday to someone in a taxi the day after Aust day this year, as you were driving your X5 down the gold coast hwy?? Your the man

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 nathan

9:43

[Comment From meme: ]

Is there a more boring sport than the walk, almost makes me want to watch the overload of swimming again

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 me

9:43

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

walking looks so unnatural, can't be healthy for athletes...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:43 Dee

9:44

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

why is swimming allowed so many different medals awarded but team sports such as softball and baseball that involve so many more people in the Olympics?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 John

9:44

[Comment From DonDon: ]

It's a simple equation. Bolt is the fastest human ever (recorded) - unaided, fullstop. He is also the fastest ever over both the 100 and 200 meters. Phelps is NOT even the fastest swimmer and is only fastest swimmer at one distance. So Bolt is easily king.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Don

9:44

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

Laurie, so unAussie like LOL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Observer

9:44

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

I think that Bolt, because he hasn't been doing this all his life... only started it recently

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Andy

9:44

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

Gen X a hero is an individual or team that performs above there best

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 fos91

9:44

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

Phelps did a great job...I do respect that great achievement. Winning 8 Golds in one Olympic. Bolt however did the thing that many thought was ikmpossible...100 ...200 WR

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Gary

9:44

[Comment From shabangabangshabangabang: ]

Tougher event. 50km walk or the marathon?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 shabangabang

9:44

[Comment From blahblah: ]

to princess pete: i dont like you either

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 blah

9:44

[Comment From craigcraig: ]

kookaburras last nite summed australia up at these games.....pathetic and embarrassing

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 craig

9:44

[Comment From rhys teelowrhys teelow: ]

dont worry lozza im with ya all the way mate.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 rhys teelow

9:44

[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ]

Phelps trained for 8 Events, set 7 WR's and won 8 Gold. Bolt trained for 2 events, set 2 WR's and won 2 Gold. Bolt could've trained for more if he thought himself good enough, but didn't. Phelps' superiority on medals won and records set as well as longevity thus far is as obvious as the nose on your faces.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Benjamin

9:44

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

wtf y are bring an afl player to this

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Justin

9:44

[Comment From EdwardEdward: ]

The biggest hero of any olympics was Eric "The Eel" Moussambani from sydney 2000 dont you reckon Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Edward

9:44

[Comment From TomTom: ]

Too hard to call. The difference in the disciplines is great. Know Athlete on the track is ever going to win 8 gold medals, it's just not possible. I think it's an even race. If i had to choose i'd say Bolt but only because i am a runner and not a sprinter and i know how spectacular his racing acheivements are. Also Bolt may just edge out Phelps because of the records his broken. Phelps mainly just beat his own times where as Bolt conquered one record (100m) with his hands out at 70m and he conquered another record they said would never be beaten. They are both incredible at what they do and the best in their sport of all time.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Tom

9:44

[Comment From JaseJase: ]

Half a suit doesn't change a thing for Phelps as you can see his body is perfect the way it is he doesn't need that suit. He is boring however u look at it tho, Bolt is the champ

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Jase

9:44

[Comment From KenKen: ]

EDDIE THE EEL!!!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Ken

9:44

[Comment From Gen xGen x: ]

belphs - no pholt - arghhhhhh!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 Gen x

9:44

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

michael Phelps the best ever, you cant change that can ya?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 karina

9:44

[Comment From navnav: ]

Seb Coe's better than both of them anyway

Friday August 22, 2008 9:44 nav

9:45

[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ]

Can't compare the two...the only reason people are saying Bolt is eclipsing Phelps is cause the track and field is on now and the swimming was last week. If it were the other way round people would be talking about how Phelps has overtaken Bolt in public interest. Weak the Australian...very weak story.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 George

9:45

[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ]

hehe, walking is the worst Laurie!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 George

9:45

[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ]

Walking is a little bit silly

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 George

9:45

[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ]

Yes poll time

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 George

9:45

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

"spit the dummy and leave early". That's the Aussie competitive spirit right there people. Where was Nemo's int he pool?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 dcrowle

9:45

[Comment From leighleigh: ]

bolt has changed the image of what a 100m runner looks like, now they need to be long like him

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 leigh

9:45

[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

I agree with Gary

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Monica

9:45

[Comment From Gen xGen x: ]

hey guys - its the olympics - winning gold is really really hard!!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Gen x

9:45

[Comment From johnjohn: ]

who here feels australia needs a bigger athletics budget for the next olympic games?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 john

9:45

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

Johnson might ned a check up at the hospital. Bolt strikes like lightening

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Gary

9:45

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

"Spit the dummy".... you need to bath in a bit of the Usain Bolt love and embrace some of that Karma he has used to establish world peace.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Henry

9:45

[Comment From hawkshawks: ]

coz Justin....he better than both of them

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 hawks

9:45

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

Benjamin Bolt has the 4 x 100m to come a certainty for gold you would think

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 fos91

9:45

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Laurie only backs phelps because he is a swim coach, isn't that right laurie.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 tom guymer

9:45

[Comment From Aus nowAus now: ]

poll time

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Aus now

9:45

[Comment From NicoleNicole: ]

Phelphs!!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Nicole

9:45

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

POLL!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 tom guymer

9:45

[Comment From craigcraig: ]

australia has been embarrassing....pathetic even

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 craig

9:45

[Comment From ThommoThommo: ]

Benjamin - 9:44. Poor Arguement mate & even poorer justification

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Thommo

9:45

[Comment From MLBMLB: ]

They are both great athlete in their own right. You really can't compare the 2.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 MLB

9:45

[Comment From Aus nowAus now: ]

Let us set up a poll POLLLLLLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Aus now

9:45

[Comment From JaseJase: ]

POLLLLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:45 Jase

9:46

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

bring on the poll

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 fos91

9:46

[Comment From MonicaMonica: ]

ha ha phelps Nicole .

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Monica

9:46

[Comment From geniegenie: ]

budget up for sure

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 genie

9:46

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Maybe Phelps and Bolt could make little babies and we could have some kind of freaky hybrid running/swimming "hero" :D

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Elyse

9:46

[Comment From jynteejyntee: ]

both of them are not hero but Bolt is more talented than Phelps. There are more things that running can help than swiiming. We all live in land not in water. So, Bolt is the best among them.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 jyntee

9:46

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Guest

9:46

[Comment From AshAsh: ]

Clearly Bolt for me. Swimsuit technology has had a part in improved times recently, not sure if runners have done the same because the 100m WR hasn’t changed much over the last 20 years. To do the double like he did was amazing Matthias Steiner is still the highlight for me so far

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Ash

9:46

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

poll

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Justin

9:46

[Comment From Aus nowAus now: ]

PoLLLLLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Aus now

9:46

[Comment From JaseJase: ]

POLLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Jase

9:46

[Comment From RenaeRenae: ]

Love the swimming but have to say Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Renae

9:46

[Comment From meme: ]

For a TINY country australia has done great

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 me

9:46

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Man how can walking be an event. Why not have a napping competition while we are at it...my dad could represent Australia admirably

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 John

9:46

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

POLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Elyse

9:46

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

Go Michael Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 karina

9:46

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

flo jo wa the greatest!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Guest

9:46

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

if we have a poll and phelps wins i'm going to be filthy

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 tom guymer

9:46

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Elyse, Phelps and Bolt DNA just won't splice...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 dcrowle

9:46

[Comment From leenie@workleenie@work: ]

poll!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 leenie@work

9:46

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

true that

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Justin

9:46

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

I'm saying bolt cos i dont like americans.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Kenny

9:46

[Comment From notnot: ]

those hybrids ur talking about are called tri atheletes

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 not

9:46

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Walking is just walking .. ewww no talent

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Elyse

9:46

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Bolt deadset

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 tom guymer

9:46

[Comment From MarkMark: ]

POLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Mark

9:46

[Comment From MitchellMitchell: ]

Pollllllllllllllllllll

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Mitchell

9:46

[Comment From Aus nowAus now: ]

PPPPPOOOOOLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:46 Aus now

9:47

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 tom guymer

9:47

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 tom guymer

9:47

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 tom guymer

9:47

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 tom guymer

9:47

[Comment From JaseJase: ]

POLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 Jase

9:47

[Comment From navnav: ]

sydney's olympics was better than this one anyways

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 nav

9:47

[Comment From shabangabangshabangabang: ]

What about the British cyclists? They have dominated in the velodrome

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 shabangabang

9:47

[Comment From JaseJase: ]

do it laurie get away from the tele and start the polllllll

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 Jase

9:47

[Comment From rhys teelowrhys teelow: ]

pollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 rhys teelow

9:47

[Comment From debbiedebbie: ]

the poll is rigged if michael phelps comes out on top

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 debbie

9:47

Laurie Lawrence:

Craig, we are punching well about our weight. I believe our team has been extremely succesful and there have been some extraordinarily courageous performances. Anna Meares' silver was gold. If you take into account many of our young men and women are playing non-Olympic sports in Australia and with a population of 20 million people (compared to China with a billion people and the US with nearly 400 million) we have been exceptional.

Britain has put so much money into their athletes because of the coming London Olympics. As a result they have been extremely successful.

Olympic gold medals are not backsides. Everyone doesn't have them.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 Laurie Lawrence

9:47

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 Guest

9:47

[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ]

Have you ever seen someone win by so far in the sprints though ??

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 Geoff

9:47

[Comment From bradbrad: ]

swimming is like school sport compared with participation in the 100m on the track

Friday August 22, 2008 9:47 brad

9:48

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Bolt by a mile

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 Matt

9:48

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

PHELPS

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 karina

9:48

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

RULE BRITTANIA!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 Guest

9:48

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

Quantity overr Quality!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 Tommy

9:48

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

P olll!!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 tom guymer

9:48

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Yep, Em Snowsill would wipe the floor with these blokes over three disciplines

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 dcrowle

9:48

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 Elyse

9:48

[Comment From ThommoThommo: ]

Laurie got sick of the congenital mental dysfunctions screaming for a poll

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 Thommo

9:48

[Comment From LizLiz: ]

Two different sports & training to go with it, how can you compare them!!!!!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 Liz

9:48

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

GO THE LIGHTNING.......

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 tom guymer

9:48

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 tom guymer

9:48

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

the pool results 68%Bolt and 32%Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:48 Gary

9:49

[Comment From rhys teelowrhys teelow: ]

up the mighty phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 rhys teelow

9:49

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

MICHAEL PHELPS

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 karina

9:49

[Comment From rhys teelowrhys teelow: ]

phelps is from cunnamulla so he must be the best

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 rhys teelow

9:49

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

Thanks Laurie and start voting.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Observer

9:49

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

hear hear to liz

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Justin

9:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I think this shows how far Australia is behind compare to rest of the world. Ian Thorpe could have continued to race but didn't have enough balls to represent Australia. We need to show more guts and show the world that we are Australians.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Guest

9:49

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Liz ... Because people feel the need to compare everything regardless of the circumstances. It's human nature apparently, as someone said

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Elyse

9:49

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

You can't say that Phelp's 8 gold medals means he is better than bolt - he has a lot more events to race in.... Bolt is definately the star

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Matt

9:49

[Comment From navnav: ]

I doubt the we will rule for long mate...its a freak result for us brits

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 nav

9:49

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

I agree Laurie, but public perception is we've underachieved at these Olympics. Will the pollies do the popular thing and shell out a bit more cash for them?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 dcrowle

9:49

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

USAIN BOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Elyse

9:49

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

MICHAEL PHELPS THE BEST.CANT CHANGE THAT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 karina

9:49

Laurie Lawrence:

Tom, who accused me of bias, I just love sport. I appreciate Bolt's ability. I believe he is a super star and when I was asked to debate this I though "Oh, Sh*t", however Phelps' 14 gold medals and numerous world records have swayed me.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Laurie Lawrence

9:49

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 tom guymer

9:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Bolt,

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 Guest

9:49

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

POLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:49 tom guymer

9:50

[Comment From Aus nowAus now: ]

Where is the POLLLLLLLL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Aus now

9:50

Laurie Lawrence:

Ok, here comes the poll.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Laurie Lawrence

9:50

[Comment From RoflRofl: ]

BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Rofl

9:50

[Comment From Gary DeanGary Dean: ]

Stephanie Rice

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Gary Dean

9:50

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Poll please BN

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Elyse

9:50

[Comment From NicoleNicole: ]

agree with you Laurie for the size of our country we should all be extremly proud. Still vote for Phelps he won 8 gold

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Nicole

9:50

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

Thorpie would beat phelps.....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Kenny

9:50

Laurie Lawrence:

I might be walking out ...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 Laurie Lawrence

9:50	Who is the king of Beijing? Michael Phelps ( 43% ) Usain Bolt ( 44% ) They can't be compared ( 13% ) Friday August 22, 2008 9:50

9:50

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

bolt sick

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 karina

9:50

[Comment From ??: ]

Micheal Who?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:50 ?

9:51

[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ]

BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Geoff

9:51

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

People always count the number of golds. Why?..

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Tommy

9:51

Laurie Lawrence:

Kenny ... bullsh*t

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Laurie Lawrence

9:51

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

BOLTOTOOLTOLTOLTOL

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Elyse

9:51

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Make sure you flip the desk over on your way out Laurie.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 dcrowle

9:51

[Comment From rhys teelowrhys teelow: ]

na lozza me and u wont be walking out im with ya mate

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 rhys teelow

9:51

[Comment From hawkshawks: ]

stephanie rice looks much better in her togs than either of them two.... i vote for stephie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 hawks

9:51

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

go to the interactive sight for 100m freestyle see where Phelps finishes vs Thorpe, VDH, Hall jnr etc

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 fos91

9:51

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

I couldn;t care less how many medals we won. It is about achieving our best and there are a hell of a lot of athletes that have done that

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Observer

9:51

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

They're both legends! they cant be compared. One is a swimmer the other is a runner!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Andy

9:51

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

look tell the government to put some bloody into some of the olympics

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Justin

9:51

[Comment From RenzRenz: ]

I say BOLT... there are more people that can run than swim...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Renz

9:51

[Comment From craigcraig: ]

tommy gold = winning...simple

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 craig

9:51

[Comment From MaxMax: ]

Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Max

9:51

[Comment From rhys teelowrhys teelow: ]

up the mighty phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 rhys teelow

9:51

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Fair enough Laurie i get your point i made a hasty generalisation and i apologise

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 tom guymer

9:51

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

BOLT BOLT BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 Elyse

9:51

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:51 John

9:52

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Hawks, you're onto something there!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Henry

9:52

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

then see the 100m race with bolt vs the rest enough said

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 fos91

9:52

Laurie Lawrence:

My reaction to the poll ... c'mon you bloody swim fans! Start voting!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Laurie Lawrence

9:52

[Comment From rhys teelowrhys teelow: ]

teeeeeeeeeeelow

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 rhys teelow

9:52

[Comment From ??: ]

Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 ?

9:52

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

your probably right lawrie, but dont you think it'd be a great showdown? thorpe Vs phelps? i'd watch it for sure

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Kenny

9:52

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Hahah Bolt is winning Take that!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Elyse

9:52

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

But its the QUality that counts.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Tommy

9:52

[Comment From PeterPeter: ]

Bolt. Easy

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Peter

9:52

[Comment From navnav: ]

I hate the water...go Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 nav

9:52

[Comment From sarahsarah: ]

Gold in 100m/200m has been done before Lewis and Owen, but no one has done 8 gold in one Olympics. Phelps definately greater achiever and will reign supreme for longer than Bolt.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 sarah

9:52

[Comment From Gary DeanGary Dean: ]

I still say 3 Gold makes Stephanie our King, who cares about what's going on north of here, anywhere north of here's nowhere.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Gary Dean

9:52

[Comment From craigcraig: ]

observer...we had more under achieve than achieve....shooting..zip...cycling zip....hockey zip...mens swimming zip

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 craig

9:52

[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ]

Kenny, thanks for the laugh. If Thorpe had half of Phelp's dedication or focus, he'd be unbeatable . He hasn't, but thanks for the laugh anyway :-)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 Benjamin

9:52

[Comment From nathannathan: ]

BOLT WAY OUT IN FRONT AGAIN

Friday August 22, 2008 9:52 nathan

9:53

[Comment From Miss DeeMiss Dee: ]

Its Bolt of course

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Miss Dee

9:53

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

Phelps is better isn't he Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 tom guymer

9:53

[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

if there was a 50m race, 75m race, 100m race, 150m race, Bolt would have more gold medals..

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Alex

9:53

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Michael Phelps is a GUN!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Andy

9:53

[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ]

It wass a nice completment Phelps gave Thorpie though

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Geoff

9:53

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Bolt!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Michael

9:53

[Comment From IanIan: ]

King Bolt, Prince Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Ian

9:53

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

Laurie atm you have been hit with a LIGHTNING BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 fos91

9:53

[Comment From meme: ]

It's like comparing Ali with Bradman. Can't and shouldn't be done

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 me

9:53

[Comment From TristanTristan: ]

Get Phelps to swim on the track and Bolt to run in the pool and we can settle this once and for all.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Tristan

9:53

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Oh look at that 47% Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Elyse

9:53

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I can't swim but I did use to run..so Bolt for sure...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Guest

9:53

[Comment From hawkshawks: ]

bolt only runs that fast coz he's from the caribean.... theres a huge reefer at the finish line...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 hawks

9:53

[Comment From Tig3rTig3r: ]

2 of the greatest of all time.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Tig3r

9:53

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

can be compared

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Justin

9:53

[Comment From ObserverObserver: ]

Laurie, what are you going to do if it ends in a draw?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Observer

9:53

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

i agree with you hawkz

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Justin

9:53

Laurie Lawrence:

Ok, time to wrap this up with a final thought ...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Laurie Lawrence

9:53

[Comment From IanIan: ]

Usain Bolt hands down

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Ian

9:53

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

good point

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Justin

9:53

[Comment From navnav: ]

should be a debate on Volt v Spitz...Spitz would win in my opinion

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 nav

9:53

[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

Sally Mclellan is the hero of Beijing she is a true champion. These 2 show boating clowns are nothing compared to her

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 David

9:53

[Comment From Optimus PrimeOptimus Prime: ]

Booooorrriiiiiinnnng - Thorpie vs Phelps ... phelps would swim circles around Thorp.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Optimus Prime

9:53

[Comment From Miss DeeMiss Dee: ]

BOlt BOLT BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:53 Miss Dee

9:54

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Laurie, I think you're leaving the charisma factor out of the vote. Let's face it, Phelps is a bit boring...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 dcrowle

9:54

[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ]

Maybe the gymnasts dad was right... we do have something against yanks :)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Geoff

9:54

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Bolt is the winner enough said. Poll confirms lalalallalalalalal

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Elyse

9:54

[Comment From SophSoph: ]

I agree, Phelps it is. No-one has ever achieved what he's done. Other's have done what Bolt has.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Soph

9:54

[Comment From rmrm: ]

Your awesome Laurie!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 rm

9:54

[Comment From ??: ]

lol at Hawks

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 ?

9:54

Laurie Lawrence:

It looks like I have to admit ...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Laurie Lawrence

9:54

[Comment From TTTT: ]

They are both a bit on the arogant side (not that they dont have reason to be) But probably Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 TT

9:54

Laurie Lawrence:

... that there are too many track fans online.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Laurie Lawrence

9:54

[Comment From neosneos: ]

if you can switch off, and still break a 100m world record, then that is truly amazing.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 neos

9:54

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

thanks bwm and bn, when will you be back :)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Dee

9:54

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Phelps wins 8 + 6=14 Gold medals absolute legend

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Scott

9:54

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Thanks Laurie, You're a good sport and a great Aussie.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Henry

9:54

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

hahaha

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Elyse

9:54

[Comment From RossRoss: ]

Usain Bolt gets my vote

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Ross

9:54

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

don't do it laurie!!! Nooooooooo

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 tom guymer

9:54

[Comment From NYCNYC: ]

I like it how the new york times website is ranking the medals table by total medals won (not total golds won like news.com.au) by a country so "America is winning"

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 NYC

9:54

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Lack of swimming fans aye Mr Lawrence?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Elyse

9:54

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

Go phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 karina

9:54

[Comment From MonMon: ]

Bolt is quite possibly leading from the more 'sensational' show with his x2 events. Phelps' stunning result was more gradual. And perhaps its an anti-US thing?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Mon

9:54

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

CANT BE COMPARED!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:54 Andy

9:55

[Comment From BOLTBOLT: ]

BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 BOLT

9:55

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

Cheers Laurie a champ motivator

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 fos91

9:55

[Comment From kiwikiwi: ]

Phelps is unbeliveable

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 kiwi

9:55

[Comment From johnjohn: ]

thanks loz ...so we gonna see u with the athletes at the closing ceremony?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 john

9:55

[Comment From ash keenash keen: ]

lawrie = a waste of tax payers money

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 ash keen

9:55

[Comment From Sandeep DograSandeep Dogra: ]

Usain Bolt.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Sandeep Dogra

9:55

[Comment From navnav: ]

swimmers cleaning the chemicals out of their hair...chlorine is awful stuff

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 nav

9:55

[Comment From NicoleNicole: ]

thanks laurie keep up the good work in saving our kids!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Nicole

9:55

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

If Phelps took his suit off after a gold medal and set fire to it poolside he'd get my vote (and probably most of the ladies votes out there).

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 dcrowle

9:55

[Comment From hogsahogsa: ]

Phelps winning 8 gold medals means it should be impossible for him not to be athlete of the games. Bolt's two brilliant runs means he should win athlete of the games. Therefore the decision is easy, Phelps gets it, but unfortunate for Bolt running like that on the year Phelps won 8

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 hogsa

9:55

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

thanks Laurie!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Dee

9:55

[Comment From Optimus PrimeOptimus Prime: ]

Phelps is in the history books... Bolt not yet !

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Optimus Prime

9:55

[Comment From ??: ]

lol @ ash keen

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 ?

9:55

[Comment From jynteejyntee: ]

Running can do more than swimming. No doubt about that. Go Bolt...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 jyntee

9:55

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

phelps the best

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 karina

9:55

[Comment From KristieKristie: ]

I gotta go with Bolt... even thou phelps has acheieved so much!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Kristie

9:55

[Comment From Gary DeanGary Dean: ]

Stephanie for Queensland Premier; Yahooo

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Gary Dean

9:55

[Comment From tom guymertom guymer: ]

LOZZZZZZAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 tom guymer

9:55

[Comment From Lions will beat CarltonLions will beat Carlton: ]

Usain is going to Bolt it in!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Lions will beat Carlton

9:55

[Comment From SLSL: ]

Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 SL

9:55

[Comment From VicVic: ]

Bolt wins easy

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Vic

9:55

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

CANT BE COMPARED!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Justin

9:55

[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

Looks like Laurie hates losing - even online polls. Exactly the sort of quality you want in a coach.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:55 Alex

9:56

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

when the aussie men start to improve swimming

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 steve

9:56

Laurie Lawrence:

With just a few events left ... BMX, walking, pole vaulting, canoeing, basketball, hockey ... let's all get behind our remaining representatives and will continue this debate in London 2012.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Laurie Lawrence

9:56

[Comment From IanIan: ]

Both men superb athletes in their chosen fields! Congrats to them equally!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Ian

9:56

[Comment From GG: ]

Phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 G

9:56

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

this has been alot of fun

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Justin

9:56

[Comment From George HGeorge H: ]

In my opinion Bolts effort was out of the ordinary & therefore a worthy champion BUT Phelps on the other hand is an extremely unique athlete & his achievements I doubt will be unchalleneged for a long time to come. So there is no comparing the two. (Phelps wins hands down & should be the man for Bejing Olympics 2008)

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 George H

9:56

[Comment From benben: ]

Bolt easy - if he was able to enter the 100m side running, backwards running and skipping he'd have just as many medals...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 ben

9:56

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

No Ash, me blogging is a waste of tax payers money...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 dcrowle

9:56

[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ]

Laurie maybe we need you commentating the swimming next time. Bruce was off his game this time round

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Geoff

9:56

[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Bolt!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Paul

9:56

[Comment From SLSL: ]

We love you Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 SL

9:56

[Comment From AnthAnth: ]

Yes, your an asset to swimming LL!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Anth

9:56

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

poll edging closer...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Dee

9:56

[Comment From jynteejyntee: ]

BOLT is the man

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 jyntee

9:56

[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

Bolt for sure

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 David

9:56

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 karina

9:56

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Bolt wins!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Matt

9:56

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

no worries lawrie, get thorpie back in the pool for london!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Kenny

9:56

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Thanks you Mr Lawrence ^_^

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Elyse

9:56

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

Nobody in the world swims. Everybody runs. Sorry, Phelps, but it's not hard to beat such a small pool (excuse the pun) of competitors. Bolt is the true champion.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Mike

9:56

[Comment From nathannathan: ]

how many times you voting for Phelps Laurie...haha

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 nathan

9:56

[Comment From navnav: ]

yes Bolt will blow them away in London as well...Ohelps will win a couple of golds at best

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 nav

9:56

Laurie Lawrence:

Meanwhile I need to keep pushing the Kids Alive Do the Five message. Whether you are a track fan or a swimmer, our kids' lives are more important than any Olympic gold medals or who is the superstar of the Games.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Laurie Lawrence

9:56

[Comment From dcrowledcrowle: ]

Thanks for the insights Laurie. I better get back to work!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 dcrowle

9:56

[Comment From JenJen: ]

BOLT!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:56 Jen

9:57

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

thank you laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Justin

9:57

[Comment From IanIan: ]

Thanks for your time, Laurie!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Ian

9:57

[Comment From ThommoThommo: ]

Fence the Pool - Shut the gate!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Thommo

9:57

[Comment From TimTim: ]

Nar Bolt has to win, the kid started racing last year (come on, you have to be a freak just to be able to win a gold medal, and do do it within a year!!!)... Phelps has been training all his life, good on him for his effort of couse. Bolt also went back to back 100m,200m which hasnt been done since carl lewis wasnt it?? This kid is a freak and star of the games by far.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Tim

9:57

[Comment From fos91fos91: ]

Great comment Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 fos91

9:57

[Comment From budgiebudgie: ]

Keep up the good work over there Laurie - it's great to see these Australian champions do their best.. Who care's about the results it's about getting the most out of what you have and paying back the supporters that given you that chance to live your dream - thanks to all the people who support our future champions - Mums, Dad's, coaches and the ladies who make the sandwiches

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 budgie

9:57

[Comment From Laurie's Wing ManLaurie's Wing Man: ]

BOLT!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Laurie's Wing Man

9:57

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Go You Tube Bolt. ;p

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Elyse

9:57

[Comment From SallySally: ]

Bolt! Easy ... come on!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Sally

9:57

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

bolt so what, no good

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 karina

9:57

[Comment From geniegenie: ]

thanks Laurie

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 genie

9:57

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

In fact Bolt has another WR coming...

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Gary

9:57

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Wy isn't Kerry O'Keefe commentating at the Olympics???????? Scandal!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Henry

9:57

Laurie Lawrence:

Fence the pool, shut the gate, teach your kids to swim it's great. Supervise. Watch your mate. And learn how to resuscitate.

Bye bye and thanks.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Laurie Lawrence

9:57

[Comment From nathannathan: ]

Your a legend Laurie, can i have your X5???

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 nathan

9:57

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

Just wait its not over yet

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Gary

9:57

[Comment From BeckBeck: ]

Im off to take my daughter to water babies - thanks Laurie!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Beck

9:57

[Comment From hawkshawks: ]

my brother dunked my head under the water when i was a kid...i hated the pool ever since.... go BOLT....

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 hawks

9:57

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

People don't understand the sheer difficulty in beating competitors on a world level by miles is riveting.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Tommy

9:57

[Comment From GoonieGoonie: ]

Laurie, whats happened to Aussie at Beijing? We are being beaten by the Poms.....Need more $$$$s to support our athletes??

Friday August 22, 2008 9:57 Goonie

9:58

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

phelps a true legend

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 karina

9:58

[Comment From JulieJulie: ]

Usain Bolt gets my vote!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Julie

9:58

[Comment From RonRon: ]

Bolted in, mate! Big time!!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Ron

9:58

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Entertaining to watch bolt. Phelps is just boring

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Elyse

9:58

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

If Bolt could compete in the 100m and 200m running forwards, backwards, sideways, crawling and then in relays of every different permutation, he'd have a dozen gold medals.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Mike

9:58

[Comment From GazzaGazza: ]

Bolt for sure!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Gazza

9:58

[Comment From Lions will beat CarltonLions will beat Carlton: ]

Phelps is getting closer!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Lions will beat Carlton

9:58

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

when will you be back BWM? and BN?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Dee

9:58

[Comment From karinakarina: ]

phelps you get my vote

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 karina

9:58

[Comment From Laurie's Wing ManLaurie's Wing Man: ]

Phelps needs a better haircut!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Laurie's Wing Man

9:58

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Omg someone is hacking the poll.

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Elyse

9:58

[Comment From MonMon: ]

that's right, teach the kids how to swim, it's a lifesaver! i did 23 yrs of swimming myself, went to same swim club as Ian Thorpe as well. My first job was a swimming teacher! The skills you can teach them, stay with them for life!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Mon

9:58

[Comment From bazbaz: ]

bolt didnt wear a Speedo fast skin suit to break his records

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 baz

9:58

[Comment From Lions will beat CarltonLions will beat Carlton: ]

Laurie, are you voting more than once!

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Lions will beat Carlton

9:58

[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Bolt all the way

Friday August 22, 2008 9:58 Paul

9:59

[Comment From Michael PhelpsMichael Phelps: ]

My vote is on Bolt

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Michael Phelps

9:59

[Comment From meme: ]

settle this with Phelps Vs Bolt on the BMX track

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 me

9:59

[Comment From Laurie's Wing ManLaurie's Wing Man: ]

Whos Bolt?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Laurie's Wing Man

9:59

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

Bolt is the guy

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Gary

9:59

[Comment From Michael PhelpsMichael Phelps: ]

Its bolt all the waayyyy

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Michael Phelps

9:59

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Yow bolt to di world. Bolt is the king of beijing

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Daniel

9:59

[Comment From braysterbrayster: ]

Good morning Laurie, nice to be with you

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 brayster

9:59

[Comment From TommyTommy: ]

No I say settle this on the gymnastic floor

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Tommy

9:59

[Comment From ThommoThommo: ]

easy way to decide - let there be a 4x 200m relay & a 4x 200m individual running relay & see then if Botl catches up in the gold medal count. The fact remains - that a couple of phelps's medals were won for him by others.....Lezak's swimming over the top of Sullivan anybody?

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Thommo

9:59

[Comment From ??: ]

lol

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 ?

9:59

[Comment From Lions will beat CarltonLions will beat Carlton: ]

Phelps is coming back like in the relays

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 Lions will beat Carlton

9:59

[Comment From FatBoyFatBoy: ]

My best time: 9.71 in 100m

Friday August 22, 2008 9:59 FatBoy

10:00

[Comment From RonRon: ]

Bolt is THE MAN!!

Friday August 22, 2008 10:00 Ron

10:00

[Comment From Michae PhelpsMichae Phelps: ]

NEITHER! SHOULD BE KEVIN RUDD

Friday August 22, 2008 10:00 Michae Phelps

10:00

[Comment From Tinka33Tinka33: ]

Phelps wins hands down

Friday August 22, 2008 10:00 Tinka33

10:00

Laurie Lawrence:

Hey all, thanks for that. That was fantastic. Laurie was awesome - great bloke, soooo passionate. Thanks to Beijing Now for posting your comments. See you back here later on for other events including the BMX!

Friday August 22, 2008 10:00 Laurie Lawrence

10:00

Beijing Wing Man:

That was sent by me, not Laurie!!!

Friday August 22, 2008 10:00 Beijing Wing Man

10:01

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

when is bmx on?

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Dee

10:01

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

@BWM :)

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Dee

10:01

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Where is Paul ? :(

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Elyse

10:01

[Comment From Lions will beat CarltonLions will beat Carlton: ]

Good on you BWM

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Lions will beat Carlton

10:01

[Comment From ElyseElyse: ]

Bye!!

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Elyse

10:01

[Comment From Michael PhelpsMichael Phelps: ]

bolt nah linga

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Michael Phelps

10:01

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

Bolt is the vibes master at Beijing

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Gary

10:01

[Comment From EddieEddie: ]

Bolt for sure. Swimming is way overated

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Eddie

10:01

[Comment From Michael PhelpsMichael Phelps: ]

bolt to di world

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Michael Phelps

10:01

[Comment From geniegenie: ]

We know your not awake yet BWM

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 genie

10:01

Beijing Now:

We'll be on at 11am AEST for the BMX - Barrack Live. See you then

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Beijing Now

10:01

[Comment From Lions will beat CarltonLions will beat Carlton: ]

Scores are level!

Friday August 22, 2008 10:01 Lions will beat Carlton

10:02

Beijing Now:

Phelps has caught Bolt in the poll

Friday August 22, 2008 10:02 Beijing Now

10:02

[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

Micheal Phelps is clearly the winner now

Friday August 22, 2008 10:02 David

10:02

[Comment From RonRon: ]

Bolt left Phelps in the water!

Friday August 22, 2008 10:02 Ron

10:02

[Comment From jackiejackie: ]

phelps

Friday August 22, 2008 10:02 jackie

10:02

[Comment From GaryGary: ]

HIs countries national anthem is also playing when it should not bee

Friday August 22, 2008 10:02 Gary

10:02

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