Day 2: This race by itself made the trip worth it

Usain Bolt's 200 meters was the most amazing race I have ever seen. I just remember watching Michael Johnson's 19.32 back at the '96 Olympics thinking that would not go down for 50 years. It took practically that long for MJ to bring it down twice that year. Well, fast forward to 2008, and now I truly do not think this 19.30 will go down for 50 years, unless Bolt does it again - no one is close. The weird part is a bunch of folks have run in the 19.6's, and Bolt and Johnson ran in the 19.3's...and there has been nothing in between! The electricity in the stadium was just unbelievable after it, i have never felt anything like that. ...91,000 people on their feet screaming on the biggest of stages...he entertained the crowd after, doing little dances and posing for the jumbotron, and then since his birthday was the next day we sang him happy birthday! Hands down one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
Some video from the jumbotron - I did not video the actual race b/c i was on my feet going crazy...




Had great seats again to see it, think i was 13th row for that night. Other races of note that day were the 5000 prelim and 800 prelims. I was looking forward the 5000 prelims since Bernard Lagat was trying to make up for not qualifying in the 1500. US 800 meter runner Christian Smith's parents and family were with our group, super nice people. He did not qualify for the final but I believe he is only 18-19 so he's got some Olympics ahead of him!
Pole vault - on this video its a chinese pole vaulter so the crowd goes nuts. I was quite impressed with the Chineses' patriotism.
















From the Olympic Green a new "7 -star" hotel with a giant TV screen on it. I know they do this 7 star deal in Dubai too, and I think its made up.














The aformentioned Graham "the Human Track Encyclopedia" from London. Taught him to use chopsticks!