Usain Bolt was beaten by Tyson Gay but was not disgraced. We have all known for weeks that Usain is not at his 100% best, but he has shown an attitude that all young people should strive to do. He has not made excuses, but has made his defeat a lesson to work harder. He was gracious in defeat, hugging Tyson Gay, and showing that you must always respect your opponents. He posted in his Facebook that he was thankful for the fans who have always supported him over the years. Bolt has been through injury before, and at times it seemed as if he would not rise to the highest level, but he has done so.
While some people were blaming his partying in Negril and blah blah blah, it is undeniable that any athlete that suffers an injury needs time to recover. The fact is that many people are quick to quit when defeat comes, but Bolt has embraced it over the years, and it has made him a better person. I am sure a lot of 'waggonist' will start jumping off the wagon before the horse stops, but bear in mind that Bolt will be back to his lightning best sooner than you think. He is only human and not superman....
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