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Yohan Blake ready to shock the world
Monday, July 26, 2010
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) — Jamaican Yohan Blake is beaming with confidence after his stunning 19.78 run at Thursday's 10th IAAF Diamond League meeting in Monaco's Stade Louis II.
The 20-year-old carved out the time as he sped to second place behind winner American Tyson Gay who clocked 19.72 seconds, and believes the performance has set him up to shock the world.
"I know my potential because my coach (Glen Mills) believes in me and I am not surprised with [the] run," said Blake.
"I said to persons before the race that I was going to shock the world, and that is what I am going to do," said Blake, who narrowly lost to American Gay in a close finish.
Blake improved on his personal best of 20.60 to pass Donald Quarrie (19.82) as the second fastest Jamaican behind Usain Bolt, who has the world record of 19.19.
He is also third on the Caribbean list, only behind Bolt and Trinidad & Tobago's Ato Boldon (19.77).
Known more for his 100 metres exploits, Blake said he received a call "out of the blue" from Mills telling him to attempt the half lap.
"He said he knows how good I am and told me I should just go out there to run," Blake explained.
Now the 12th fastest man of all-time, Blake said "there is no word to explain how I feel ..."
He is scheduled to run one more 200m, two 100m and a sprint relay during the remainder of the season.
 
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7/28/2010
I am so glad Jamaica has someone to replace Asafa that man is a big let down.
7/28/2010
Excellent run Yohan! You have the potential to be great . With hard work and a clean lifestyle you should be a household name.
7/27/2010
big up yohan i kno you was going to be a star. i been watching you since u was a kid. continue represent. the whole jamaican comunity in canada and around the world are proud of you brother.
7/27/2010
Well done Yohan, so proud of you....congrats to coach mills....he knows how to bring out the best in the athletes....way to go!!!
7/26/2010
Glen Miills at it again, congrats Mr Blake stay focused the work only gets harder from here on
7/26/2010
Ato Bolden is half-Jamaican anyways, so the three fastest men in the Caribbean are Jamaicans.
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Richie
7/26/2010
No surprise here!!!!!!!!!.......................I know there is more to come from this young man. I saw him at Champs and knew that this young man has a bright future in track and field if he sticks to it. He is sticking to it and so the rest will be history..............
7/26/2010
I AM PROUDE OF YOU.......KEEP IT UP
7/26/2010
I expect great things from Yohan in the 100m..The good thing about him , is that he charges to the tape, unlike Asafa who is always shutting down much too soon.Just hope he does not get injured. Good luck Yohan.
7/26/2010
Yohan, go for it !! Shock the world !! Nuff respect !!
7/26/2010
Do it clean, Blake - make us proud.
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