What. The. F?!?!, Or Ato Bolden Is A Flip-Flopper

Last week, I made a bold prediction in contradicting Ato Bolden in his statement that Carmelita Jeter would win the 200m at the World T&F Championships in Daegu.


I correctly called that Jeter would lose to Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica. I'm not going to lie, I was feeling pretty boastful. I even texted Elijah Moon (the biggest Tim Toone fan I know). Only to have them drop this one me on night coverage on Universal:

Studio Host: You (Ato) said it. One of the greatest fields ever assembled for the women's 200m final and VCB came through just like you predicted.

Ato: Yeah, it's probably the only prediction that I've had right from one to three.

What?!?! That is NOT what he said. At all. That is kind of annoying. It makes me wonder if Ato Bolden isn't out there reading this blog for tips. If we see him out there helping drive the Derek Anderson Bandwagon, I think we'll have our answer. (In fact, we (well, I) would welcome Ato on the DAB... it can be a pretty lonesome ride.)

Just Puttin' It Out There

I think Carmelita Jeter goes into this race as the favorite... given her confidence and having that gold medal that she's worked for three World Championships to get, I don't see how they're going to deal with (her) in this 200 (meter race)... they will literally have to hope that she runs out of gas for them to beat her. -- Ato Bolden

Unlike some announcers (*cough* Matt Millen), I have to acknowledge that Ato Bolden has probably forgotten more about his sport (sprinting) than I will likely ever know. That said, occasionally, we like to use this blog to make a fearless prediction; I think Ato Bolden is wrong. I have too much respect for Bolden to tag this with "I Call Bullshit", but I really do not think Carmelita Jeter will win the 200 meters. Jeter may not even make the podium.


I hate to say it, but I'm predicting a Veronica Campbell-Brown victory at 200 meters. Just for the hell of it, I will also predict Allyson Felix and Shalonda Salomon will also beat Jeter. I don't know if I truly believe that part --- but the point stands, Jeter loses to VCB.