NBC to stream 2012 Olympics closing ceremony live online

NBC to stream 2012 Olympics closing ceremony live online
Greg Gazin - August 12th, 2012 @gadgetgreg
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Probably much to everyone’s surprise, some of you will be able to watch the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics streamed live over the Internet. According to a post on Mashable, the chairman of NBC Sports acknowledged that their less than spectacular handling of the opening ceremonies led to the change of heart.

Usain Bolt wins third gold in Jamaica 4x100m relay victory

Usain Bolt wins third gold in Jamaica 4x100m relay victory

Tom Fordyce BBC chief sports writer at the Olympic Stadium

Usain Bolt claimed his third gold medal of the London 2012 Games as Jamaica won the men's 4x100m relay at the Olympic Stadium in a world record time.

The Jamaican quartet of Bolt, Yohan Blake, Nesta Carter and Michael Frater were too good for their nearest rivals, a US team boasting the talents of Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin.
Bolt received the baton with Jamaica already in the lead and crossed the line in 36.85 seconds, smashing the previous record of 37.04 secs and Olympic record of 37.10 secs.

Schooled at the University of Bolt

 Jamaican completes sprint double for the second-straight Games and declares: ‘I’m now a legend, I’m also the greatest athlete to live’

By Cam Cole, Postmedia Olympic TeamAugust 10, 2012

LONDON — His Twitter account reads as follows:
“Usain St. Leo Bolt @usainbolt The most naturally gifted athlete the world has ever seen. Kingston, Jamaica.”
You’ll notice that St. Leo, not Humility, is his middle name.
But then, what does the world’s fastest human have to be humble about? After becoming the first man in Olympic history to successfully defend both the 100 and 200 metre sprint titles — he led a Jamaican podium sweep of the 200 Thursday night, with Yohan Blake and Warren Weir trailing in his wake — what’s he supposed to do: chalk it up to dumb luck?

London 2012: Usain Bolt looks unbeatable in 200-metre final: Feschuk

London 2012: Usain Bolt looks unbeatable in 200-metre final: Feschuk
 #UsainBolt  @UsainBolt
Published on Wednesday August 08, 2012 Dave Feschuk Sports Columnist
Now, only the degenerate gambler would bet against him.
That’s the conclusion the sane observer would draw after watching and re-watching Usain Bolt’s electric performance in the Olympic 100 metres on Sunday night. To wager against Bolt in Thursday’s 200 m final; to even suggest the possibility he won’t rise from the blocks, lope around the turn and find himself at least a few metres clear of his nearest competitor when he leans toward the line — well, if that’s your take, enjoy. As my esteemed colleague Mr. Perkins would urge: Don’t bet any more than you want to win.
 

In Fastest Field Ever, the World’s Fastest Man Proves It Again

In Fastest Field Ever, the World’s Fastest Man Proves It Again
By JERÉ LONGMAN
LONDON — Four years later, still no one can catch Usain Bolt.

He is still No. 1, still the Olympic champion at 100 meters, still the fastest man alive, still history’s greatest sprinter, still unmatched in his stirring ability to rise to the moment.

Having completed his work Sunday night in 9.63 seconds, an Olympic record, the second-fastest time ever run, Bolt put on a celebratory show for the 80,000 people in the stadium and the millions more watching from afar. His performance, after all, had happened just hours before Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, a combination of events that gave rise to celebrations from Brixton to Kingston.

Finals of Olympic 100m Saturday & Sunday

Finals of Olympic 100m Saturday & Sunday
Athletics at London Olympics 2012 starts Friday August 3
Below is the schedule of events on that day.