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These showdowns could produce the most drama in Beijing

By Eric Adelson
ESPN The Magazine

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Which Olympic battles will produce the most drama? Here are some of the showdowns to watch during the Beijing Games: Usain Bolt (Jamaica) vs. Tyson Gay (USA) vs. Asafa Powell (Jamaica) What: 100 meters; Where: Olympic Stadium (a.k.a., the Bird's Nest); When: Prelims (begin Aug. 14); Final (Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. ET) Breakdown: This may be the most thrilling sprint ever, with three men capable of breaking a world record. Start with Bolt, the current fastest man on the planet, and his countryma ...

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