100 meters sprinter Gerald Phiri Olympic games debut ended at the semifinal stage today at the Olympic Stadium in London.
Phiri running in heat two finished fifth behind a stellar field led by Usain Bolt and Ryan Bailey.
The 23 years old clocked with a personal best of the year with a time of 10:11 seconds, six milliseconds slow than Dwain Chambers who finished fourth.
Jamaican Bolt finished first with a time of 09:87 seconds; Bailey of the USA was second with a time of 09:96 seconds.
Richard Thompson was third with a time of 10:02 seconds.
he tried his best it was tough race
It’s Bolt vs Blake in about 10 minutes time…I’m watching TV like I have never watched before!
I’m putting my money on BLAKE!
HARD LUCKY TO THE ZAMBIAN…HOW DO YOU WIN A RACE WHEN YOUR PRESIDENT IS 75 YEARS OLD
hahaha loser!!!
What a foolish comment. What does Gerald’s performance have to do with the president’s age?
Ati hard lucky, last time I checked it was “hard luck” ubututu
9.64 seconds,Bolt kills them all!
9.63!!!!!!!
Phiri is born in a wrong era…
At least he has done better than you!!! Give credit where it is due!!! He can only get better!!!
You are totally missing this lucid point of view…
fcuk u. phiri did very well
it bolt then blake not bailey what kind off a new site is this get u facts right or u will get sued badly,,,
Nothing wrong with the site, BUT YOUR GLARING COMPREHENSION OF ENGLISH, Says it all!
at least us zambian men we are doing fine that zambian girls they giving their pussy to other guys mamamamamama
Sata should honor this kid. He tried his guts out. The field was just too tough.
#6:Hahaha; they are busy with “kuichaila”; what do you expect?
At least Gerald can say, He run against the world’s best sprinter in Usain Bolt. Not many people can say that. BTW. is Gerald based in the states?
You are supposed to know better as you are sporting the flag!!
I don’t care about little things like this. I have too many things to worry about.
but why comment on minor things in the first place,are you serious brother?
Gerald Phiri you did your best, don’t lose heart your time will come young man. All the best!
The boy did great, making it to the semis in his first trip to the olympics is a great achievement. I hope he can get some sponsors so he can focus on his training and getting better instead of worrying about bills.
Largely proud of Gerard.
He is good your tme will come.
It was nice to see Gerald competing with the worlds best! With hard work, you are an olympian forever. Looking forward to seeing you in the next olympics!
I was so proud to see him race against the world best. Good start for him and if he plays his cards right he will do well and make us proud. Its shame we didnt know much about him till now, can someone share some data on him so that we get to know our boy better…felt very proud to see him give his best. Good on you Gerald
Not matter what Gerard you’re still a winner to us and thanks for putting the zambian flag in that most exclusive club of the world’s fastest men.
Heshima kwako bwana Phiri kwa kuweka taifa na bendera ya zambia juu katika michezo ya olimpiki.Ahsante sana mungu akubariki.
Well done Gerald, brilliant debut! now take it up from here and raise your sights – congrats !
I liked his out-fight, probably the best on the line-up. Gerald looked civilized as if he was not Zambian.
“Gerald looked civilized as if he was not Zambian.”…..How do you mean? Please clarify.
There is nothing like he tried.he went to compete and he lost.he is not different from bolt.he is just a looser.
Well done to Gerald. Even during the hey days of Zambia during ZCCM era we never produced athletes who could compete with the world’s best in the 100m race. Well done. We know you did it on your own steam with zero government support, since they do nothing for athletics!!. Keep working hard and you will surely be in the finals at the next olympics.
@ nostradamus, Come on my friend how can you say he looked civilized as if he were not Zambian? Hope it was just a slip up because a lot of Zambians are civilized.
GERALD PHIRI FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done, Gerald. Don’t worry about the negative comments. I’m sure people writing such comments have little to speak of in terms of achievements.
Man the boy is a star. He held his own against the very best. Keep up the good work coz u r destined for greater things mwaice. Am proud of u. U gave it yo very best.
Phiri …that was a good try. Nexttime you will be first. Lets reward him
Well done Gerald. My family and I watched your every step joyfully. Good posture, good gait. You are among the best runners in the World.
Gerald you are a good,you did your best;to me you are a winner considering were u come from+the poor facilities.
The guy is good. Even position 5 did not appear good enough for him. He has so much potential for great things. Keep it up.
#7 you dot know anything.Gerald Phiri is lazy!
Your such a JERK. Yy Brother did very good. I am so proud of him. I did not see you running beside him did I? Its people like you that me make me sick. However just know that he is my brother and he is not worried about anything that you or others say because he is a Man of God.
PROUD of your debut not easy to be on the same line with Bolt – You have started well to finish in the semi – good well tried
I am so lucky to have a Brother to look up to. Gerald did his best and that is all what matters. So to those who are saying ugly rude things about him you need to not say that beacause we the WHOLE wide World did not see YOU or OTHERS running beside him. He will always be a Winner in Our eyes rather its In the Stated or Out of the States supporting his Country. Once again Love “HIS” Little Sister….. :) Be Blessed everyone.
Well Gerald…..keep it up! Proudly Zambian
Gerald Phiri is someone we should all be proud of. He ran against the very best and still came out with his head high. I salute this guy. Someone else would have buckled at the sight of Bolt but he didn’t. Great stuff!
Gerald’s time is not bad at all. He can represent us better in Rio. He will be 27 then. and hoepfully running 9.5. He should just be given the required support.
Gerald run well…he was based in South Africa for a bit then moved on to the UK and now is based in the US….I loved his strip was really nicely designed….
Manje Gerald ATHAWA MANINGI on the athletics track..ayi…penangu he can also box very well..lol.Zikomo Aphiri …mwamvera naimwe…!
This is why we need duo citizenship. @ NOSTRADAMUS Gerald is probably British but decided to belong to the Zambian camp. Zambians are individuals and it is not fair to say that we are not civilised. Gerald, well done!
Gerald did his best and I for one felt proud. I am not so sure, though, if he would have reached such heights if he had been based in Zambia. Athletics, among others is paid only lip-service in Zambia. Gerald came to the UK when he was about 8 and his talent was spotted soon after. He was already winning things at primary school. He lived in Sheffield before he located to the USA to further enhance his athletics pursuits.
Gerald Phiri that was a good effort better luck next time.
Gerald Phiri did us proud!
Well done and can still hold head high!
He was a talk in these diaspora homes with these ‘English’ and ‘American’ Zambian children who are brain-washed to believe nothing good can come from Africa!
They can now teach their English and American friends where Zambia is.
Zambia is not in Nigeria as many of them think! Atrocious Geography!
He will always be a winner in my eyes. Welldone Gerald Phiri!!!!
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He still did us proud to see him among the very best in the world especially that other chaps have better facilities all round than him.Well done Gerald, keep working hard you re still young and you can improve.
Gerald tried his best and we should pray and wish the best come 2016 in Rio!
I really like the fact that he could have chosen to represent GB (like he did at youth level) but instead chose Zambia. That is patriotism, not like a couple of negative people on this blog.
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