Sunday, August 5, 2012

Usain Bolt Wins100m Final... Sets New Olympic Record

100m... The final
Close call: Bolt did not run away with the race as he had done four years ago in Beijing, with Blake, Gatlin and Gay all running super quick timesDip for the line: Bolt finishes ahead of Yohan Blake (second right) and Justin Gatlin (third right) to win the Olympic gold medalSimply the best: Usain Bolt crosses the finishing line to win gold in the men's 100 metres finalTrademark: Bolt strikes his usual pose for the cameras after winning the 100m final in London
Jamaican, Usain Bolt become a 'legend' after successfully winning the 100m title in stunning style in 9.63 seconds, the second quickest in history and an Olympic record.

Reigning world champion and training partner Yohan Blake took silver in 9.75 seconds with 2004 Olympic champion Justin Gatlin taking the bronze in 9.79 seconds.

Lightning Bolt indeed!

1 comment:

  1. Bolt really bolted from the blocks and blew away the American hopes. Its un believeable that some one can reach such speeds and continue for such a long time

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