Daegu IAAF : Sunday Usain Bolt 4x100m World Record
Trip Start
Aug 16, 2013
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Trip End
Aug 25, 2013
Daegu, Korea Rep.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
The womens hammer throw final was the last field event while the mens triple jump finals were taking place. Also there was the womens 4x100m relay heats and finals.
Video : Womens 4x100 Relay and Hammer Throw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZIwp9JbZF8
Video : Mens Triple Jump Warm Up and Womens 4x100
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSq44CPdrOI
It was a good night for Russia. They won gold in the Womens Hammer Throw and Distance Running. A cheering russian family with hats and flags sat a few rows ahead of us. The russian anthem was probably played the most that evening.
Video : Russian Anthem Womens Hammer Throw and Interview Russian Distance Runner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZov5zR_Rs8
After a long final heat, USA was victorious in the Mens Triple Jump. UK also won one of their few medals in the Mens 1500m and we all stood for God Save the Queen.
Video : USA Wins Mens Triple Jump and British Anthem Mens 5000m
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFLh3VYeUT4
However, the main highlight was the evenings final race, the mens 4x100m relay. I thought Usain Bolt was done having won the Mens 200m race on Saturday night. I wasnt sure if he was going to be part of the relay team or not? To wild cheers from the crowd it turned out he was, even though he wasnt in the qualifying round. Seems they saved the best till last.
The Jamaicans risk in holding Usain back till the final round paid off. Not only did they win the Mens 4x100m they also set a new World Record. Usain was the final runner easily pulled ahead of the other runners as he cruised thru the finish line.
This was Usains night to celebrate. Already on a high from last nights Mens 200m win, the crowds and media were in a frenzy with yet another win. Usain was in partying mood and gave us another performance of his now famous victory dance.
Video : Usain Bolt Mens 4x100 Relay Victory and World Record with Victory Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lr25HE_wfs
This was quite an exciting finale to the final event and we waited now as they cleared the area for the closing ceremonies, which was sure to be another grand show.
