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Is the fastest man in the world toofast for his own good?
Usain Bolt was faster than the starting gun in Sunday’s 100-meter world championship in Daegu, South Korea.

“Usain Bolt jumps the gun at the world track and field championships and is immediately disqualified from the 100 meter event that he holds the world record in."

Following the race, Bolt issued a statement expressing his thoughts on the race.

“Firstly, I would like to congratulate my team mate Yohan Blake and the other athletes who won the medals. Of course, I am extremely disappointed not to have had the chance to defend my title due to the false start.”

However, many are up in arms about the rule that knocked Bolt out of the race.
Instated just last year, the rule says a runner is automatically dq’d after a false start.
Before, runners would have received a simple warning.

ESPN’s Jim Caple isn’t really sure if this new rule is a good idea.

“The irony is, the new rule should make it harder to beat Bolt because sprinters are less likely to take a chance at a quick start… I understand the reasoning behind the zero-tolerance rule change, but it's never a good thing for a sport when its top athletes aren't able to compete for a championship.”

Another point of contention-- some believe Bolt wasn’t even the first runner to jump. Robert Johnson of letsrun.com is adamant that it was eventual winner, and Bolt’s fellow countryman Yohan Blake, who made the false start.

“Watch right here, watch Blake’s legs, it’s very clear, he’s going to flinch. Bolt’s the only guy that could possibly see this, he flinches, Bolt goes, and the rest is history. Ready here we go. Flinch, bam. Bolt goes. It’s one two, and there’s no doubt about it.”

While Blake’s movement was not enough to trigger a false start call, one rule states that the starter can abort the race start if a runner “disturbs other athletes in the race through sound or otherwise.” Christopher Clarey of the New York Times explains...

“Blake’s twitch was slight indeed, however, and thus extremely difficult to spot in real time. Even if Bolt sensed it or was disturbed, he made no official protest after being called for the false start. He also looked thoroughly convinced of his own culpability as he ripped off his singlet and never cast an accusing eye in the direction of Blake or anyone else.”

Regardless of whether or not is was Blake or Bolt who jumped the gun early, Bolt has already cleared his mind, and is looking into the future.

“I have to move on now as there is no point to dwell on the past… I have a few days to refocus and get ready for the 200 meters on Friday… I know that I am now in good shape and will focus on running well in the 200 meters."

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