Don't you guys have anything else to do but to try to put words in a grown man's mouth? Ato has, since Usain Bolt came unto the scene, been only singing his praises.
So he has shares his opinion of the guy, one that he is certainly entitled to, and all of a sudden he is jealous?
All of a sudden he is selling out on people. Really?
Usain is a brilliant athlete but lets not get carried away here.

C'bean track athletes who beat 1st world competitors are often subjected to 'negativity' even from someone who should know better. Why not pursue positivism and encourage Costas to interview Bolt and other C'bean athletes at the Olympics? You both will get the truth to questions instead of resorting to subjective and disparaging comments.

Hi Ato,

I didn't realize I should address this to you directly. Sorry for the sappy message... but I mean every word of it. I was so impressed with you when you were in my class! Teachers love it when their students are so accomplished, even if they had little or nothing to do with it. Hope you remember some of your French though!

Bravo for all you've achieved. You’ve got your head on straight and deserve the best.

I had the pleasure of having Ato in my French class while he was at UCLA. He's not only fast at running, but a quick learner as well, and always so pleasant and polite. A dream student. I've been enjoying listening to him do the Olympics commentary, again doing an excellent job. Allez Ato!

I am enjoying your commentary during the Olympic games. Very insightful and very honest. I was at UCLA while you were there and had never seen anyone move so fast in person. Keep up the good work. I wish that Bolt would be a bit more refined and show more sportsmanship and less showboating. He is an awesome talent, but needs to show more maturity.

Hi Ato. I am nine years old and I am seeing your site for the first time and it is really cool.
I like the quiz a lot. I got an A+.
Bye

I guess Phelps can be accused of showboating as well...or maybe even Misty May...

For the record, on the local channel in Jamaica, they also played the tape of the 2004 Olympics in Athens showing both athletes (Crawford & Gatlin) show boating almost at the end of the race just like Usain did in the 100 meter finals. And also, for the record, I've seen Tiger Woods pumped his chest with his fist after winning a few PGA championships. To say more, what about the NFL/AFL players who always demonstrate such an act of "show boating?" And lastly, what about the USA women's soccer final, when one of the players after, I believed, scored the last goal during the world's championship for the USA win, took of her jersey in a way of celebration?

You my friend are now on BLAST!!!

How could you make such negative comments about Usain Bolt. Stupid, Trivial if you have nothing good to say then its best to say nothing! As for NBC its just sour grapes for the US. Go go Bolt!

Ato,

This is my first time logging in to you site and I must say I'm extremely proud to read your Bio. It's being a pleasure listening to your commentary on the Beijing Olympics. It's not only insight full but with great humility. Keep up the Good work my friend, you have definitely inspired me in every thing you have accomplished. God Bless and keep up the good work. Hey if you are every in South Florida give me a buzz, let’s play 18 holes.

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people critisize Usain for his "disrepsectful" way of slowing down in the 100m final.

I wonder what the view is over there

I think you should update your statistics now that The Thunderbolt has arrived.

He will smash your 200m time even without a warmup, but will he also take Michael Johnsons World Record?

What do you think

Love listening to you while watching the Olympics!

"Wait, isn't Ato Boldon the track and field guy?" I said to myself while watching NBC's Olympic track and field coverage.

Goodness, you're a fantastic commentator! Very clear, concise, and not annoying like so many other commentators. Good job and keep it up! Let's hope NBC keeps you for future sporting events. Lastly, love the accent. :-)

I'm enjoying watching Ato cover the Olympics Track and Field in Bejing.

ato-

I was a pole vaulter in my high school days. Ever since then, I have been an avid follower of track. I've gone to many pro meets and know how to follow the events and critically look at each performance.

You are by far the best commentator on the events. You are in the know!

Keep up the good work!

you need to update dem stats man, looks like us Jamaican have just started to destroy your trackstats...Usain to humiliate your time in 200m

watch it and believe it

I went to high school with Ato at Piedmont Hills High in San Jose, CA for a year, I was in his english class and sat right next to him. We had some good laughs and he was always a great guy. I didn't care to much that he was a famous runner even though we all new it. "I am here to go to Stanford" he would say every chance he got. LOL. I was sitting here watching the Olympics and heard him and said "no way, it can't be". Sure enough! Wow. It's great that he has continued his success, tell him "Sprockets" and I say hi. Jason Zlatkus

Hey Ato,

How are you? I wish I could've seen your reaction to Richard Thompson's race. I know you were there for them for advice which makes me even more proud of you guys and PROUD to be a TrinBagonian.

you are still blessed and highly favoured.
Please tell Daryl Brown to GET ANOTHER COACH, that boy has so much tallent that is yet to be taooed into.

Richard.

I have been a big track & field fan since the 84 summer olympics and watching the sport evolve in the main event of the olympic games. I always enjoyed the rivalry between you and Maurice Green. It's good to see a person who lived and breathed track for so many years give the real stories as a broadcast analyst. Keep up the good work.

Hi Ato,

I'm a big fan of track & field and the men's sprint events in particular. You are a true legend - it's so good to see you in Beijing, albeit off the track. Keep up the excellent work & have fun over there!

Best regards from a fellow San Fernando Valley-ite!

We are soooo proud of you and everything that you have acomplished.It's nice to see somebody representing Trinidad so positively... especially in the media.

It is great to see a young, gifted, and black man do so well at what he loves to do. I was friends with Okera in high school when I went to Chamblee and I knew your mother as well. Be blessed and be encouraged.

This is the first time I'm bumping into your webpage. I was checking out online the NBC track commentators for the Beijing Olympics. Your webpage is very comprehensive and educational. In addition, I always admired the sprint duo of Boldon and Greene. Being an alum fron Stanford, I always elated when I see former track stars from the PAC-10 excelling.

I'm originally from Guyana, but working in college admin in The Bahamas.

Keep up the excellent work.

Most classy sprinter ever, Ato. It's been a privilege to watch you over the years

i would like ato to know how much of an inspiration he has been to me during my days a a youngster growing up in trinidad and tobago. not only did u give us youngsters soemone to cheer for at the olypmics, u hav showed us the importance of education. i for one still remain one of your biggest supporters. good luck in your future endeavours and continue to represent tinidad and tobago and show the youths that they too can accmplish anything

I went the same high school as you (Piedmont Hills, Class of '99). I also ran track and my coach mentioned you constantly. I used to think 'Who is this guy?' Now I know! You're amazing. I also work in the media, behind the camera as a producer at Fox News. Can't wait to watch your coverage on Track and Field this weekend.

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Ato, I glad to see all of your success. I went to high school with you in Jamaica High School in New York. I will be looking for you on TV in Beijing. You get much props for representing your native country and the Caribbean. My parents are from Barbados.

hello Ato ! i work with a fellow whose parents are from trinidad. so exciting to learn that you will be on tv in beijing. it would be awesome if you would say hello to dennis okura via my e-mail robertharper7@hotmail.com

Just want to say you are a true legend and you will never know the impact you have had on so many track fans! I honestly beleive you are the quickest man of all time not on preformance enhanching drugs. Ato Boldon you are the best

Hey Ato,
I will be cheering my T&T boys in Beijing(including you).I know you are an impartial commentator/analyst but I am sure you will be doing thge same!looking foward to an amazing olympics.Keep the flag flying 'Bro.

isnt it scary to think that you would not have anything to do with the medals these days if you ran your best times?

unbelieveable how the athlete development is going

Hi Ato! I'm italian...you are my idol together maurice green...it would be my dream to meet you...sinned that is impossible! :(

Always the true world number 1

Hello! Ato is one of my idols!

First time we meet was at Stuttgart 1997 - you run the 200? and me the 400. It was very impressing for me to see you in the warm up area - after that i feel horrible slow - but never mind -i had a few good years after that;-) One question - it is possible to use a photo of you on my hp-even with a link to yours - as motivation for my training athletes - also with a statement from you? Thanks a lot and amazing games at bejing.
dautzenberg@comma-sports-business.de

My boy, congrats on the induction intot he Hall of Fame . I'm just waitin now for you to get your gold medal from you know who and in the words of Cro Cro ( not mine ) " My predictions does come tuh pass, DEY GOIN YUH LOCK UP HE MORD................!!!

Greetings from Sweden!

T&T Sport Foundation Hall of Fame... A well deserved honour. Ato,continue to be an example to the youth of TNT, and the world, that hard work reaps reward.

Thank you. God bless.

ATO,Thanks for all the inspiration we athletes get from watching you perform!
And thanks for all the things you have done to make track and field so magic amongst the young athletes.
Maybe you could you write some sprinting memories of your own that sprinters could read and learn from,something technical,please!
HSI series was great,but very little...
Thanks!!!

Hey Ato,

I`m curious, what kind of 100m time are you able to run now? Do you still do any training?

Thanks for all the years. Take it easy mate.

Big Respect on the T&T Sport Foundation Hall of Fame Induction bro. Youngest ever to do it...still making history!

Hey i love your opinions Ato!

Cheers to you!!

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Just stopped by to bless your guest book with my presence. I have enjoyed watching you compete in track and field over the years. I hope that god bless you with good fortune. Although the accident ended your career, I am a firm believer that it happened because he has something better in store for you. Take care and god bless.

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Stumbled onto your site while researching articles on Richard. Nice site. Keep it up.

Looking forward to a blog update from you :-)

Also, I can't wait to see the Olympics and hear you work the booth. It's always better when people who have competition experience (and know what they are talking about) commentate.

BTW, is it me, or does it seem like Obama supporters might have voted for Clinton had she clinched, yet bitter Clinton supporters might vote republican? Weird.

Peace