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Vox Pop
published: Sunday | August 24, 2008


From left, Simmons, Miller, Tello, Gayle, Rennie, Melbrook and McCalla

QUESTION: Do you agree with International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge's criticism of Usain Bolt's victory celebration?

  • Higgler, Jeffrey Simmons, 50

    A nuh nuttin if Usain beat him chest. The Americans dem do it all the time, it is a way of celebrating.

  • Store worker, Shernette Miller, 29

    It was just a way of expressing himself, because he was overjoyed when he won the races and broke the records.

  • Higgler, P-Tony Tello, 45

    It was a great moment for him, so he was just enjoying it, Is not every day you win a gold medal.

  • Cashier, Salomi Gayle, 30

    He was just celebrating and congratulating himself. Nuttin nuh wrong with that.

  • Technical Adviser, Melissa Rennie, 28

    He was just overwhelmed. He has been waiting four years to get the gold, and he just feels good.

  • Security guard, Paul Melbrook, 40

    What him do is a good thing man; he was overjoyed and excited. Usain is number one; nothing more, nothing less.

  • Teacher, Jalvin McCalla, 31

    His ultimate goal was to win. He was just being youthful and jovial when he accomplished his goals. People are just envious.

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