Usain Bolt disses Eugene: "Sometimes it's all about where it is, America is not the biggest track and field place,"

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  • stating the truth

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 6:03pm EDT

    As someone who is tired of having to go Eugene all the time, I loved this article:

    reuters.com
    Bolt desperate for impactful role in track and field
    Janina Nuno Rios
    Usain Bolt said he is desperate to play a role in reviving the sport that made him a global superstar but has experienced something of a decline since his retirement six years ago.
    Link:www.reuters.com/sports/athletics/bolt-...

    Reuters wrote:

    There was disappointment at the crowds for last year's World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, but Bolt thought that next year's Paris Olympics could be a special moment for the sport.

    "Sometimes it's all about where it is, America is not the biggest track and field place," he said.

    "I think Paris will be big, because it's accessible and I know Paris always has a good team and good athletes over the years. So I look forward to that."

  • True witness

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 7:32pm EDT
    re: stating the truth

    I see zero disrespect in his comments.

  • lightning in a bottle

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 7:44pm EDT
    re: True witness

    Bolt is just saying what everybody knows - Eugene is a backwater. Without Nike and the University history (Pre) it would be the last place anyone would go for just about anything.

    Tracktown America needs to be moved elsewhere for the sake of the sport. At least indoors Boston is a major city accessible from pretty well anywhere.

  • Let's start by moving ...

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 8:05pm EDT
    re: stating the truth

    Let's start by moving NCAA D1 T&F Championships back to Chicago.

    Let's move USAs to Chicago.

    Chicago is used to large sport contest. Chicago does a good job. Two international airports with Milwaukee 100 minutes away. Plenty of restaurants. Plenty of hotels.

  • Not safe

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 8:12pm EDT
    re: Let's start by moving ...

    Wouldn’t Kiev or Kabul be safer?

  • Factzzz

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 8:27pm EDT
    re: stating the truth

    Did you see Eugene for the 2-3 meets last year? Diamond league and trials empty stadiums. Eugene sucks. It has history but it sucks. No places to stay no airport and no fans anymore. Time to move on

  • Bio Duder

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 8:43pm EDT
    re: Let's start by moving ...

    Let\'s start by moving ... wrote:

    Let's start by moving NCAA D1 T&F Championships back to Chicago.

    Let's move USAs to Chicago.

    Chicago is used to large sport contest. Chicago does a good job. Two international airports with Milwaukee 100 minutes away. Plenty of restaurants. Plenty of hotels.

    I hear soldier field may be looking for a new tenant. Now, to fine a couple of billionaires to finance this…

  • Let's start by moving ...

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 8:56pm EDT
    re: Not safe

    Not safe wrote:

    Wouldn’t Kiev or Kabul be safer?

    Turn FoxNews off. Law enforcement make sure patrons at all college and professional sport events are safe. Get back to me when you have something to report about a sport event in Chicago at a college or professional team.

  • long sleeve shirt

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 05/31/2023 9:03pm EDT
    re: stating the truth

    Wow, track is more popular in Europe. Such a controversial statement.

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    Bad Wigins

    Member since 03/22/2013.

    25,039 posts. Last post 4 weeks ago.
    10 months ago 05/31/2023 9:26pm EDT
    re: long sleeve shirt

    Handball is popular in Europe. Netball is popular in Europe. Europe's sporting tastes are weird.

    If they had more American sports, they wouldn't watch track either, or handball.

    Really the fundamental difference between Euro and American sports is they have big local clubs that make teams, instead of a college system. NCAA sucks the life out of track or it would be bigger here.

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    vcken

    Member since 08/24/2011.

    12 posts. Last post 8 months ago.
    10 months ago 05/31/2023 11:58pm EDT
    re: stating the truth

    How about Philly ? They would have filled Franklin Field for The Worlds' last year.

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    Robbie891

    Member since 04/24/2022.

    10 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    10 months ago 06/01/2023 8:15am EDT
    re: stating the truth

    Hayward field is a great place to watch track! Eugene is a very nice city, great food! I would hope that all big meets are at Hayward field! I live 2 & 1/2 hours away!

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    highhoppingworm

    Member since 08/12/2009.

    3,869 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    10 months ago 06/01/2023 8:26am EDT
    re: Not safe

    Not safe wrote:

    Wouldn’t Kiev or Kabul be safer?

    You clearly have never actually been to Chicago. Enjoy your Newsmax!

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    I am Sam

    Member since 07/05/2019.

    3,239 posts. Last post 2 days ago.
    10 months ago 06/01/2023 9:15am EDT
    re: Bad Wigins

    Bad Wigins wrote:

    Handball is popular in Europe. Netball is popular in Europe. Europe's sporting tastes are weird.

    If they had more American sports, they wouldn't watch track either, or handball.

    Really the fundamental difference between Euro and American sports is they have big local clubs that make teams, instead of a college system. NCAA sucks the life out of track or it would be bigger here.

    troll

  • glutenfree-nondairy

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 06/01/2023 9:45am EDT
    re: stating the truth

    Europe is home to the best sport in the world: football. Track is still more popular in EU than it is in US despite the USA having lame ass sports like Eggball, Basketball, Baseball

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    89 steps

    Member since 09/13/2021.

    1,150 posts. Last post 10 months ago.
    10 months ago 06/01/2023 9:47am EDT
    re: Factzzz

    Factzzz wrote:

    Did you see Eugene for the 2-3 meets last year? Diamond league and trials empty stadiums. Eugene sucks. It has history but it sucks. No places to stay no airport and no fans anymore. Time to move on

    Ticket prices were a major factor in fans not showing up. Cut the price in half and double the fans.

  • Fine Enforcement

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 06/01/2023 9:57am EDT
    re: Bio Duder

    Bio Duder wrote:

    Let\'s start by moving ... wrote:

    Let's start by moving NCAA D1 T&F Championships back to Chicago.

    Let's move USAs to Chicago.

    Chicago is used to large sport contest. Chicago does a good job. Two international airports with Milwaukee 100 minutes away. Plenty of restaurants. Plenty of hotels.

    I hear soldier field may be looking for a new tenant. Now, to fine a couple of billionaires to finance this…

    Fining billionaires, always a great revenue generator. Mark Cuban's fines cover whole cost of WNBA.

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