This kind of performance really does make a mockery of the sport though.
The religious zealot, who has convinced herself the Almighty has predetermined this path for her, and the coach who's been accused of doping, under oath, in a Canadian Inquiry back in the day. What a combination, eh!
As another poster has said, she has Marion Jones vibes: an amazing natural talent, that doesn't need to do anything other than train & compete to be the best!
Yet here she is with one of the words most notorious coaches, restricting her competition schedule to mainly low-key, domestic meets, and then when she does come out, she's in devastating form.
She is not a "once in a life time, generational talent that can do any event." There is no such thing. She's a super talented woman who has chosen a coach who uses dubious methods to prepare his athletes. Like any surreal performers in the world of T&F, there is other things at play other than talent.
It's sad that only a few can see this and we continue this BS.
Yeah my first thought was that she's back on the juice this year,but hides it behind her religiousity.
It's really damn good. Easily good enough to medal in the 200.
That's not true. Many years a 22.07 is NOT good enough to medal in the 200, never mind "easily."
It was good enough for an Olympic medal in 2016, 2012, 2004 and always would have made the Olympic final. So yes, for a meaningless early season meet, not even her specialty, with a headwind, it’s crazy fast. And by the way, she smoked an Olympic and world 200m medalist in this race. She’s on a different level of talent.
It's really damn good. Easily good enough to medal in the 200.
That's not true. Many years a 22.07 is NOT good enough to medal in the 200, never mind "easily."
Exactly. This is a good result, but no way Sydney is going to choose to go up against Shericka Jackson and others in the 200 at the Olympics. Sydney could PR by another .3 seconds in the 200 and end up 4th.
That's not true. Many years a 22.07 is NOT good enough to medal in the 200, never mind "easily."
Exactly. This is a good result, but no way Sydney is going to choose to go up against Shericka Jackson and others in the 200 at the Olympics. Sydney could PR by another .3 seconds in the 200 and end up 4th.
She probably does have 21 mid potential if she focuses on the 200m. She has world class sprinting speed, no use denying it. And for a 400mH specialist, it’s off the charts.
That's not true. Many years a 22.07 is NOT good enough to medal in the 200, never mind "easily."
It was good enough for an Olympic medal in 2016, 2012, 2004 and always would have made the Olympic final. So yes, for a meaningless early season meet, not even her specialty, with a headwind, it’s crazy fast. And by the way, she smoked an Olympic and world 200m medalist in this race. She’s on a different level of talent.
Yeah, but things have progressed since then. We have 3 of the top 4 women of ALL TIME competing right now in the 200m. Yes Sydney beat Thomas, once, but Thomas has run 21.6x multiple times and taken two silvers (Olympics, WC) against two of the fastest women ever. Sydney doesn't have anywhere near the 100m speed that Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson have, she will get absolutely smoked by those two if they are healthy. On top of all that there's no way her handlers would let her risk it. It would be terrible for Sydney's brand to end up getting the bronze or finishing out of the medals entirely, she has everything to loose and nothing to gain from it. Sydney will stick to the 400h and 4x400 where she can get the easy wins and the pundits can throw around phrases like the "greatest ever".
I'm just bitter the general Track/World Athletics population has turned a blind eye to Kersee's ALLEGED doping history.
You're not alone
Yes, you bitches are alone. You mofos are going on as if Syd has just come out of nowhere. Everyone- except you willfully ignorant mofos know and recognize that Syd is an athletic prodigy, demonstrating superior ability even before her teenage years. And made the Olympic team just after her 17th bday. To cast aspersion on her is damn ridiculous.
That's not true. Many years a 22.07 is NOT good enough to medal in the 200, never mind "easily."
Exactly. This is a good result, but no way Sydney is going to choose to go up against Shericka Jackson and others in the 200 at the Olympics. Sydney could PR by another .3 seconds in the 200 and end up 4th.
“And others” lol. You mean the World silver medalist she just smoked? Or maybe you mean the World bronze medalist with a SB of 22.99? She is not scared of them.
Yeah, Shericka Jackson probably beats her if she’s in the form of last year. But she’s the 2nd fastest time EVER in the event if you even can count FloJos record. Saying she could beat Syd in a 200m really isn’t saying anything, in fact it’s asinine. So if that’s all you got…
It was good enough for an Olympic medal in 2016, 2012, 2004 and always would have made the Olympic final. So yes, for a meaningless early season meet, not even her specialty, with a headwind, it’s crazy fast. And by the way, she smoked an Olympic and world 200m medalist in this race. She’s on a different level of talent.
Yeah, but things have progressed since then. We have 3 of the top 4 women of ALL TIME competing right now in the 200m. Yes Sydney beat Thomas, once, but Thomas has run 21.6x multiple times and taken two silvers (Olympics, WC) against two of the fastest women ever. Sydney doesn't have anywhere near the 100m speed that Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson have, she will get absolutely smoked by those two if they are healthy. On top of all that there's no way her handlers would let her risk it. It would be terrible for Sydney's brand to end up getting the bronze or finishing out of the medals entirely, she has everything to loose and nothing to gain from it. Sydney will stick to the 400h and 4x400 where she can get the easy wins and the pundits can throw around phrases like the "greatest ever".
And until someone can do to the 400H what she has done - an accolade well deserved.
Exactly. This is a good result, but no way Sydney is going to choose to go up against Shericka Jackson and others in the 200 at the Olympics. Sydney could PR by another .3 seconds in the 200 and end up 4th.
She probably does have 21 mid potential if she focuses on the 200m. She has world class sprinting speed, no use denying it. And for a 400mH specialist, it’s off the charts.
I believe Syd has that capability as well. Her 400 PB is 48.7. You don't usually get to that level without being able to run sub 22.
Yes, you bitches are alone. You mofos are going on as if Syd has just come out of nowhere. Everyone- except you willfully ignorant mofos know and recognize that Syd is an athletic prodigy, demonstrating superior ability even before her teenage years. And made the Olympic team just after her 17th bday. To cast aspersion on her is damn ridiculous.
Cut it to hell out.
Bullcrap! her body,and face has changed shape,and she looks like she has facial hair now.She looks like a different person to the young teenager who ran in the olympics at 17.You are the ignorant mofo,not us.
Yes, you bitches are alone. You mofos are going on as if Syd has just come out of nowhere. Everyone- except you willfully ignorant mofos know and recognize that Syd is an athletic prodigy, demonstrating superior ability even before her teenage years. And made the Olympic team just after her 17th bday. To cast aspersion on her is damn ridiculous.
Cut it to hell out.
Bullcrap! her body,and face has changed shape,and she looks like she has facial hair now.She looks like a different person to the young teenager who ran in the olympics at 17.You are the ignorant mofo,not us.
FFS - cut the crap out. Tell me you are truly stupid without telling me you ignorant. Do you expect someone when they become an adult to look like they were when they were an adolescent? The freaking stupidity of you people.
Everyone know that you are spreading BS. Sydney is a damn gorgeous, absolutely beautiful woman, repped by the agency that reps the world's beautiful. You may not like her because you are a racist incel, but to claim she has facial hair when you know you are freaking lying. own your shi!!It. be proud in being the racist incel you are and stop being @rsessbackwards FFS.
Bullcrap! her body,and face has changed shape,and she looks like she has facial hair now.She looks like a different person to the young teenager who ran in the olympics at 17.You are the ignorant mofo,not us.
I noticed the faint moustache too on a close up. Not to mention the bigger traps.
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