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    At 16.5-1 odds, what are the chances that Bolt doesn't win the 200m final??

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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 7:42 AM ET #1

    I am loving those odds since a lot can happen between now and then, but what are the chances??
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    I am loving those odds since a lot can happen between now and then, but what are the chances??
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 7:49 AM ET #2

    have you seen this guy run?
    Did you see how easily he took it in his heat once he was a mile ahead of the others?

    I cannot possibly see anyone beating him sorry
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    have you seen this guy run?
    Did you see how easily he took it in his heat once he was a mile ahead of the others?

    I cannot possibly see anyone beating him sorry
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 7:55 AM ET #3

    Quote Originally Posted by gmanea:

    have you seen this guy run?
    Did you see how easily he took it in his heat once he was a mile ahead of the others?

    I cannot possibly see anyone beating him sorry

    So I might just be better off betting him to set the world record at 3.2-1 then??

    Might just bet $100 on each and hope he either sets the WR or falls, DQs, pulls a hammy or something like that...

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    Quote Originally Posted by gmanea:

    have you seen this guy run?
    Did you see how easily he took it in his heat once he was a mile ahead of the others?

    I cannot possibly see anyone beating him sorry

    So I might just be better off betting him to set the world record at 3.2-1 then??

    Might just bet $100 on each and hope he either sets the WR or falls, DQs, pulls a hammy or something like that...

     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 8:19 AM ET #4

    good luck whatever you do.
    Personally I looked at it and saw him $1.05 and that was even before the heats, decided to stay away.

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    good luck whatever you do.
    Personally I looked at it and saw him $1.05 and that was even before the heats, decided to stay away.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 8:31 AM ET #5

    Go for the world record bet
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    Go for the world record bet
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 8:46 AM ET #6

    The odds on both bets have gone down.
    Now they are at 10.5-1 and 2.7-1...
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    The odds on both bets have gone down.
    Now they are at 10.5-1 and 2.7-1...
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 10:20 AM ET #7

    If you were to call any world record unbreakable, it would be MJ's 200m record.  That being said, Bolt has a shot at it but he may be so far ahead that he shuts it down and comes up short of it.
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    If you were to call any world record unbreakable, it would be MJ's 200m record.  That being said, Bolt has a shot at it but he may be so far ahead that he shuts it down and comes up short of it.
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 11:10 AM ET #8

    If he actually finishes through the race he has a real shot at breaking the record.
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    If he actually finishes through the race he has a real shot at breaking the record.
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 6:57 PM ET #9

    Quote Originally Posted by rod_steel:

    If he actually finishes through the race he has a real shot at breaking the record.

     

    And that is the real question, will he actually finish the race or will he start beating his chest in victory with 10-20 metres to go??

    As Bidmerun said 19.32s is going to be real tough to beat.  I think that I am better off just laying off this one.

    If anyone is interested, right now it is 3-1 for him to break the record and 18.5-1 for him not to win the race...

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    Quote Originally Posted by rod_steel:

    If he actually finishes through the race he has a real shot at breaking the record.

     

    And that is the real question, will he actually finish the race or will he start beating his chest in victory with 10-20 metres to go??

    As Bidmerun said 19.32s is going to be real tough to beat.  I think that I am better off just laying off this one.

    If anyone is interested, right now it is 3-1 for him to break the record and 18.5-1 for him not to win the race...

     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 9:17 PM ET #10

    It saw the line at one point being -2500 but it dropped fast.
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    It saw the line at one point being -2500 but it dropped fast.
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 9:19 PM ET #11

    The books think he probably won't beat the record with those odds.  Did you hear him talk after his 100m finish? He said he was just happy to win and could care less about the record.  Not a good attitude to bet on.
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    The books think he probably won't beat the record with those odds.  Did you hear him talk after his 100m finish? He said he was just happy to win and could care less about the record.  Not a good attitude to bet on.
     
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 9:48 PM ET #12

    Quote Originally Posted by trance:

    The books think he probably won't beat the record with those odds.  Did you hear him talk after his 100m finish? He said he was just happy to win and could care less about the record.  Not a good attitude to bet on.

    I agree with you 100%!

    The sad thing is that he probably could do it though.Oh well...

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    Quote Originally Posted by trance:

    The books think he probably won't beat the record with those odds.  Did you hear him talk after his 100m finish? He said he was just happy to win and could care less about the record.  Not a good attitude to bet on.

    I agree with you 100%!

    The sad thing is that he probably could do it though.Oh well...

     
     
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    Posted: Aug. 20, 2008 - 5:28 PM ET #13

    Well he actually gave it 100% and did finish through the race

     

    World Record

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    Well he actually gave it 100% and did finish through the race

     

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