"I understand the joy" -- no you don't Jacques. If you did, you'd understand why Bolt celebrated like he did. It's because he's the archetypal Olympian, proud of his ability to take his sport faster, higher and stronger. You've just made a mockery of the spirit of the games.

Peter, London,

It's the sort of galavanting that you expect from an American athlete.

Matt, Sydney , Australia

I agree with Mr Rogge's comments.Usain Bolt's antics after both sprints showed an embarrassing lack of maturity and tarnished his outstanding performances.
I'm glad the IOC president made his views known.

Anthony Evans, Hong Kong,

Oh for crying out loud!! People don't have to conform to Rogge's silly standards. Rogge is too stiff if you ask me! And we love Usain's showmanship -- it's what makes him unique. And why shouldn't he celebrate his stunning victories the best way he knows how? Didn't the other athletes even join him?

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

Rogge you sad man - live in the present where joy is expressed through exuberance rather than a tap on the shoulder. Typical IOC puritanical nonsense.

Lester, London, UK

I don't agree. I think the chap can celebrates however he wants. Actually, writing this reply seems like a complete waste of time as this is a complete joke really.

Alex, London,

What a silly pompous man Jacques Rogge is. Bolt is awesome and even though Rogge admits Bolt is a great champion, this does not compensate.

Bolt is beyond belief and imagination. Rogge should acknowledge that without any qualification. I did not hear any complaints from the other runners.

Patrick McGlynn, Dublin, Ireland

Good lord, Bolt's celebration seems restrained when you compare it to the antics of some footballers upon merely scoring a goal. Bolt won 2 Olympic gold medals whilst posting world record times -- one of which hadn't been broken in 12 years.

Denis, Grimsby, UK

Welcome to the wonderful world of political correctness !

Martin Briggs, Heversham, England

why pretend to be someone your not, well done Bolt! how dare the IOC comment on his actions, the Olympic's movement is a joke, globlisation&commercialsation,some negitive influences of the "movement"
Men are superior to females,
Reinforces social inequalities
Decrease funding for grass roots

jon, southampton, hampshire

personally i saw Usain's celebrations as nothing less than sheer pride at having achieved what he had set out to do.i have no doubt in my mind that Bolt will die a happy man. hopefully after many many more performances like the ones we have seen these last few days.

L Hardy, London,

Rogge is right, Bolt's antics are very un-sportsman like. He makes himself look like a fool.

Matt, Houston, USA

I agree with the IOC President.
Bolt showed his immaturity, but he is 22 and should already know better. His behavour was embaressing and demeaning for a great athlete. When I saw him win and behave like that, I then felt very sad that he had won.

mary, banjul,

He might like to mention the Chinese sportsman who won silver but balled his eyes out during the medal ceremony showing no respect at all to the winner, but then he wouldn't want to upset the hosts would he...

David, Dunmow, UK

Condescending and presumptive speech from Jacques Rogge.

No surprise there, then.

John F, London,

this is a load of nonsense from Rogge. how many olympic champions stop to shake hands before heading off on their lap of honour? rather than having a dig at Bolt they should be embracing him for the unique talent that he has.

what would Rogge knwo about being a champion and how they should react?

Andrew, Rosyth, Scotland

The man was just celebrating a great performance. I found it entertaining, not disrespectful. Do you want a guy to win the world record then just quietly walk off? Athletics needs more personality not less!

Shaz, Bristol,

How the IOC can condemned Bolt when they are not allowing the Spanish to wear black crespons and put the Spanish flag half mast in the Olimpic Villa? Mr Rogge and the IOC... what a shame

Pablo, London

Pablo Perez, London,

I think he's quite right to be honest.

Dr Robert Laundon, London, UK

Has Rogge shot his Bolt? Reasonable criticism in situations like this can sometimes hide disquieting attitudes.

Kevin Straw, Leicester,

J Rogge's comments are far more balanced than the headline would indicate. Why does the media always accentuate the negative?

Bob Samms, Warwick, UK

Just because he didn't showed respect to american that doesn't mean he has lack of respect. The way he reacted was nothing wrong for a 22 yr old chap. He will get mature as he growns up.

Shail, milton keynes, uk