Samsung Diamond League Ambassador - Tyson Gay

Chat with 2007 World 100m and 200m champion

20 July Start time 4:00 PM End time 4:30 PM Central European Time (GMT+2hrs)

Tyson Gay

15 July 2010 - Tyson Gay, the second fastest man ever to set foot on the planet is coming to Monaco, the HQ of international athletics, next week to compete in the Herculis 2010 - Samsung Diamond League meeting which takes place on Thursday 22 July.

While he is in Monaco, Gay, who is a Samsung Diamond League Ambassador, has very kindly agreed to give up 30 minutes of his time next Tuesday 20 July to take part in the lastest of our webchats with the Ambassadors.

Two Samsung Diamond League meetings back after injury, Gay was beaten over 200m by Walter Dix in Eugene (3 July) and then in Gateshead (10 July) passed Asafa Powell in the last 20 metres of their 100m clash for victory.

Gay in his recent Diary for the IAAF reflected:

“I ran my first 200m on the track for 2010 at the PRE Classic (Samsung Diamond League) in Eugene. I would be lying if I said I was not a little nervous about running the same curve that ended my chance for an Olympic medal in 2008. But I got through it and opened my season in 19.76. I didn’t know what to expect fitness wise so the time was a good start for me but I still got beat by Walter Dix. He ran well. Respect to him."

“In my second race at Gateshead, I ran 100m. I felt more comfortable on the track and was real happy to come away with the victory. Asafa ran a strong race as he always does but I closed well - 9.94 to 9.96 into a headwind. As I always say, I think on any given day, I can beat anyone and on any given day, anyone can beat me."

In Monaco, Gay will meet Dix again over 200m, and with it the Samsung Diamond League meet can look forward to another intriguing sprint duel which sums up what great sporting head to head competition is all about.

THE CHAT WITH TYSON GAY IS NOW CLOSED

Thank you for all your questions and to Tyson for giving up his time so generously. Sorry there was not time to answer them all.

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20.07.2010 - 4:24 PM | by Marko Ansip - Estonia

Competition: you vs Bekele in 600 m. Who would win?

Tyson Gay 4:37 PM YES ABSOLUTELY I HAVE TOO MUCH SPEED FOR BEKELE. ALSO I WOULD OUT KICK HIM THE LAST 100. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, SORRY I COULDNT ANSWEWR ALL OF THEM. BUT I REALLY ENJOYED THE QUESTION CANT WAIT TO RECIEVE SOME MORE THANKS AGAIN

20.07.2010 - 4:32 PM | by Yana Kasova - Bulgaria

How much hours do you train for a day

Tyson Gay 4:34 PM I ACTUALLY TRAIN 4 HRS A DAY 5X A WEEK

20.07.2010 - 4:29 PM | by Leroy Summers - Melbourne

What do you plan to do after you retire from competing in track?

Tyson Gay 4:33 PM I PLAN ON COACHING IN FLORIDA AND PUTTING ON SPEED DEVELOPMENT CAMPS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MALE AND FEMALE IN ALL SPORTS TO GET FASTER

20.07.2010 - 4:29 PM | by nick johnson - jamaica

Do you think the USA vs Jamaica rivarly is a factor to you?

Tyson Gay 4:31 PM YES IT DOES, I BELIEVE THIS HAS BEEN A RIVARLY FOR YRS, AND IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE, IM PROUD OF THE USA AND I WANT TO CONTINUE TO HELP THE USA BE SUCCESSFULL AGAINST JAMAICA AND ANY OTHER COUNTRY

20.07.2010 - 4:15 PM | by David Manyai - Hungary

Are you belive in God?

Tyson Gay 4:29 PM YES

20.07.2010 - 3:57 PM | by Annie Gardiner - Sydney

What is your favourite colour/food/number?

Tyson Gay 4:28 PM favorite color is black this yr lol favorite food is spaghetti, favorite number 2

20.07.2010 - 3:54 PM | by Andre Palovesu - Romania

How much of your general training consists of weight training compared to track work(like in percentages)?

Tyson Gay 4:26 PM honestly i lift weights mon tue thur fri and i run the same amount... so its pretty equal

20.07.2010 - 3:46 PM | by Annie Gardiner - Sydney

With no disrespect, did you have to build a 'tough skin' regarding possible bullying towards your surname? Thank you and goodluck :)

Tyson Gay 4:25 PM no disrespect taken. i got teased as a kid or what not. but it was cool, at one time i told my mother i wanted to change it to my fathers last name and she told me if you change it and become famous one day some of your family may not recognise you, so keep it the way it is

20.07.2010 - 4:17 PM | by alessandro franco - rome

hello tyson is an Italian athlete, I saw that video of the 200 courses in Manchester ... I was impressed. continues that one day beats bolt! and then because nn try to beat the world record michael jhonson on 300 meters?what time you on 300? would be a

Tyson Gay 4:21 PM yes i would like to attemopt to beat michael johnson 300 record. ive actuaqlly ran 30.8 hand time in practice before

20.07.2010 - 4:15 PM | by John Bond - USA

I respect how humble you are. Rare with today's athletes, especially ones as talented as you.

Tyson Gay 4:19 PM Thanks a lot. i wasw raised like that. get that from my mother

20.07.2010 - 4:06 PM | by Christie Richardson - Florida

Do you plan to race in 400m at major championships and olympics?

Tyson Gay 4:18 PM i dont plan on running a 400 at a major championship, but i would love to run on a 4x4 relay at a major championship

20.07.2010 - 4:03 PM | by gregory martin - miami

hey t reezy, its your boy greg. How do think maintaining your speed through the second half of your 200 will play out this season?

Tyson Gay 4:17 PM whats up greg? i think it will play out ok. i had a decent fall this yr. and i ran a few 400s. so hopfully it will play out ok. im running thursday so will see

20.07.2010 - 4:01 PM | by Dror Aharony - Israel

Hi Tyson, As a huge fan of athletics, I'm saddened by the small amount of head to head races between yourself and your main rivals (Powell and Bolt). As an example, I'd like to offer Pitkamaki and Thorkildsen who've met each other more than 50 times in t

Tyson Gay 4:15 PM yes well we were suppose to have head to head matches but some slight injuries have held us back from doing so. but at the same time we are very exciting runners, and we dont want to race to often and it become boring. example boxers u have 2 big fighters but they may hook up once a yr. keep the excitment for the fans for the big match up.

20.07.2010 - 3:41 PM | by Annie Gardiner - Sydney

I recently read an article on you deciding to eliminate fast food (McDonalds etc) from your diet. Is this mainly to ensure adequate recovery after training and competition?

Tyson Gay 4:10 PM yes i have eliminated some fast food in my diet. and it is to mainly ensure i get adequate recovery and have clean blood flowing throu my body

20.07.2010 - 3:39 PM | by Jason Walker - United Kingdom

Have you ever suffered from "shin splints"?

Tyson Gay 4:09 PM no i have never suffered fron shin splints, i make sure u i get plenty of massages and ice baths

20.07.2010 - 3:38 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

What is you favorite thing to do other than running?

Tyson Gay 4:07 PM i have several favorite things i like to do besides running. the 1st thing is spending time with my daughter, then its playing call of duty, then its playing with my remote control cars, which i collect

20.07.2010 - 3:37 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

What would your ideal race conditions be for record breaking?

Tyson Gay 4:05 PM my ideal world record breaking conditions would be 80 degrees and a tail wind of 1.5 meters.

20.07.2010 - 3:34 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

Have you always been a talented sprinter?

Tyson Gay 4:11 PM yes i have always been a talented sprinter, i was state champion in high school for a few yrs in a row.

20.07.2010 - 3:38 PM | by John Bond - USA

What is the reason behind you starting speed work so late in the year? Do you think this contributes to your body not being ready for the speeds you run in competitions?

Tyson Gay 4:04 PM no i started my speed wprk late because of surgery on my groin. so i had to stay doing longer efforts in practice to make sure my groin is strong enough to handle the pounding

20.07.2010 - 3:32 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

Who did you idolize and look up to whilst growing up?

Tyson Gay 4:01 PM i idolized my mother maurice greene, michael johnson.

20.07.2010 - 3:44 PM | by Sebastian Burtshaff - Switzerland

What are your personal bests at; bench press, squat, clean and snatch?

Tyson Gay 4:00 PM bench press my personal best is 250 and my squat is actually 400 pounds. personal best in clean and snatch is 225

20.07.2010 - 3:45 PM | by Samsung Diamond League Moderator - Monaco

Tyson Gay will be joining us on the hour to start answering your questions as planned. Thank you for the large mail bag already received and keep them coming in.

Tyson Gay 3:47 PM Just 15 minutes to go until Tyson begins to chat

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