EUGENE, Ore. -- Track star Tyson Gay is on track to be back on the track in time to compete in Beijing.

A former Olympian who still holds a world record said psychology can sometimes trick an athlete into having physical problems.

Kevin Young still holds the world record for the 400 meter hurdle and said the pressure to compete can impact an athletes ability.

"He's probably just stressed out," said Young, a member of the 1992 Olympic team. "I remember I raced in 88 -- psychologically put in my head that my leg was sore and I cramped up. As soon as the race was over with the hamstring opened up and I was fine. It bugged me out."

Young didn't see the accident, but he heard abou it.

"I wasn't there but I got the phone call as soon as it happened," he said.

"We've seen some super races by him," Young said of Gay. "I didn't want to be disappointed and have him being injured."

Young said hopefully Gay will get back on track for the 100 meter.

"His thing is being the fastest man in the world, and that's typically the 100 meters not 200 meters, and he still has that title," Young said.

Gays's personal physiotherapist said he will observe the hamstring for 48 hours, but that it's likely Gay could run the 100 in Beijing.