Olympic fever is everywhere. The big talk on the streets is whether Usain Bolt or Asafa Powell will win gold in the 100 metres.

The Gleaner went on the road to find out what persons were looking forward to, and what type of preparations they have made for the Games which started yesterday in Beijing, China.

Tiger, who came to prominence as mascot of the Reggae Boyz football team during their historic run-up to the 1998 World Cup in France, is excited and cannot wait for the track events to begin.

Tiger is a sidewalk vendor in downtown Kingston. When the Olympics get in full gear, he is planning to bring a television to work for he and his friends to watch and cheer over a beer or two.

He is anticipating a close race between Powell and Bolt and made it clear that this Olympics will be Jamaica's most successful.

"I just can feel it," he said.

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Ventin Walker, a security guard at the Best Mart store on King Street is also anxious to see the 100-metres races.

Although he is a bit disappointed about Veronica Campbell-Brown not being a sure thing for the women's event, he says he will be supporting her in the 200 metres.

Walker does not have a television at work, but plans to steal some time and sneak over to the nearby Courts store to watch some races.

According to Kuewane Russell, Kerron Stewart who won the 100-metres at the National Trials in June, will take home gold over the distance in Beijing.

Special Corporal John Williams of the Gordon Town Police Station is looking forward to the relays. He is confident that Jamaica's athletes will do well even though his favourite, Veronica Campbell-Brown, may not qualify for the 100 metres.