NEW YORK (AP) — After Usain Bolt's dominating performance in the 100-meter semifinals, NBC track analyst Ato Boldon summed up the chances that a rival could prevent the Jamaican from winning a third Olympic gold medal in track's showcase event: "You better hope he loses a shoe or something in the finals."
He didn't lose a shoe — or the race. Like with Michael Phelps, another Olympic headliner had come through with a crowd-pleasing performance.
"It's not supposed to be that easy," said Boldon, who suggested the accomplishment puts Bolt in the conversation for greatest athlete of all time.