Richard Thompson and Marc Burns deserve tremendous credit for their courage and determination in getting to the men's 100m final at the Beijing Olympic Games. Usian Bolt set a world record to win the gold medal,Thompson captured the silver medal while Burns finished seventh. "Credit must be given to the young men,their families and coaches.The core business of the TTOC is to ensure that at the Games we have in place the environment that will assist them in achieving their goals"said TTOC president Larry Romany. Romany, who was present at the Bird's Nest Stadium to witness the two Trinidadians historic appearance in an Olympic final believes that the role of the TTOC must not be overstated. "This is not about the TTOC,we are required to do our job .The athletes gave their best.They have made the entire nation proud .Well done to both of them". The TTOC head also extended congratulations to Usian Bolt and Jamaica:"It was a wonderful occasion for the Caribbean ,The region had six of the eight finalist and came away with the gold and silver" Both Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell pre race medal favourties failed in their quest. Gay went out at the semi final stage while Powell disappointed in finishing in 5th position.
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