This Olympics has something equal befitting for the Gods. Usain Bolt the 2008 Beijing Olympics 100 m and 200 m (individual) gold medalist with a then world record timing in both the events. Asafa Powell, his fellow compatriot and Tyson Gay from the USA were the other contenders. Cut back to London 2012, a new challenger has arrived and he is sprints across by the name Yohan Blake also from Jamaica who is crowned as the 100 m world champion. August 5, speed of light will be in question when they both make for the finishing tape one foot at a time. Now, has anyone wondered what's gonna happen to the track when both of them race together for Team Jamaica in the 4x100 m Medley Relay race? Food for thought, eh?
Across the turf and into the surf we go, pool in specific. Michael Phelps with a sore neck thanks to his 16 Olympic medals, second only to the gymnast legend from erstwhile USSR, Larisa Latynina's tally of 16 is all set in 7 swimming events. The challenger? Ryan Lochte (pronounced as Lock-Tee), American. His credentials? He holds the world record in the 4×200 m Freestyle Relay (long course). Also, he currently holds the world record in the 200 m individual Medley (long and short course) and the 400 m individual Medley (short course). Now, there shall be fire on pool when they get in their speedos for Team USA in Men's 4 x 100 m Freestyle, Relay Men's 4 x 200 m Freestyle, Relay Men's 4 x 100 m Medley Relay.
Kick back my fellow spectators and say a prayer for their national relay team competitors cause there's a storm and a whirlpool coming.
