8/11/08

A Brief Chat with Tyson Gay

BEIJING – People may have told Tyson Gay over the past few years that he is one of the biggest stars in track and field across the world, but clearly, the idea has not sunk in.

During his pre-Olympics press conference on Monday afternoon, Gay told the story of spotting basketball star Kobe Bryant before American athletes marched into the Opening Ceremony and asking if he could get a picture with Bryant.