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- Rogge also praised Bolt, comparing him to Jesse OwensCBC: Rogge says Bolt should 'show more respect' (August 21, 2008)
- Rogge says Bolt's age, lack of experience reason for showboating
- Bolt says was just celebrating win
- Usain Bolt holds world record for 100m and 200m sprints
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August 21, 2008: International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge scolded Jamaican Olympian sprinter Usain Bolt for not showing enough respect to his fellow competitors. Rogge commented on Bolt's 100m world-record breaking Olympic sprint, in which Bolt had pounded his fists on his chest and raised his arms in victory before crossing the finish line.
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Rogge on Bolt: "I think he should show more respect for his competitors and shake hands, give a tap on the shoulder to the other ones immediately after the finish and not make gestures like the one he made in the 100 metres."CBC: Rogge says Bolt should 'show more respect' (August 21, 2008)Bolt's reaction: "Come on... when you're running, if you see you're going to win, you're going to celebrate,... You're going to be Olympic champion, you're just happy. That's pretty much it."CBC: Rogge says Bolt should 'show more respect' (August 21, 2008)
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Jacques Rogge Usain Bolt Questions
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Usain Bolt? 5 AnswersHe should just run. There is much more to basestealing that just running, there is technique, reading the pitcher's move to the base, getting the proper jump. ... read more -
After breaking so many world records, is Usain Bolt the next sprinting legend? 12 AnswersThere is no question about it, yes Usain Bolt is fast becoming a legend, even at this very minute he has entered world record books as the fastest 100 mtrs runn... read more -
Can a dog like Bolt ever be a superhero? How can he save the earthlings? 2 AnswersI think that Bolt is kinda like a new age underdog. I remember watching underdog when I was a kid and it was a pretty good cartoon read more -
Is Darby and Buster just the younger versions of Penny and Bolt? 2 AnswersI think it's definitely was intentional. Seems Disney likes to milk everything dry. Bolt didn't live to to Disney's standards in the box office compared to ot... read more
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