Usain Bolt putting on a stunning display of sprinting today at the IAAF World Championship in Berlin, when he coasted to second place in the quarter-finals of the 100M. In what seemed like two youngsters having a chat, Bolt and his Racers team-mate, Bailey, strolled to 10.03 and 10.02 respectively. However, the highlight of the day was Asafa Powell's sizzling run of 9.95. Powell had started slowly in his first heat, almost not qualifying. After covering the field after 50 meters, he let his foot off the gas and was nearly past by the other runners. Luckily he got into the third spot.Tyson Gay struggled initially then posted an impressive time of 9.98 to win his quarter-final. However, he seemed a bit uncomfortable in his start, as he was last out of the blocks, but blast to an impressive time.
Tomorrow's semifinal will see Bolt up against Bailey again. Bailey being the only notable name in the line up. It should be a jog in the park for these two. Bolt has been very efficient, conserving his energy effortlessly. In the other semifinal, which almost seems like a final, all the big guns will line up, including, Gay, Powell, Frater and the other american notables. It should be an interesting final come 8:20 pm [Berlin time]. If Usain Blot makes it to the final, which I expect him to do, it should be over by the shout, but track and field is a funny sport. We wait patiently for the final......
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