Usain Bolt wins the men’s 100 meters in the London 2012 Olympics games. imago sportfotodienst/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: imagosports656041
Once track and field got under way on Friday August 3, fans were waiting for arguably the biggest Olympic star to take the stage in Usain Bolt. The wait was not long as he started competing in the first round of the 100 meters on Saturday. Bolt went on to win the 100 meters finals on Sunday with an Olympic record 9.63.
He made history again winning the men’s 200 meters on Thursday in 19.32 seconds – with Jamaica going 1 – 2 – 3. Bolt took gold, Yohan Black took silver, and Warren Weir took the bronze. Bolt was the first sprinter to win back-to-back sprint doubles.
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (L) reacts as he crosses the finish line ahead of team mate Warren Weir to win the men’s 200m final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 9, 2012. MARK BLINCH/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrlfive434357
Composite photo shows sequence of the men’s 100-meter final (from back to front) at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 5, 2012. Jamaica’s Usain Bolt in Lane 7 finished first with a time of 9.63 seconds. Kyodo/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: kyodowc083746
(From L) Canada’s Aaron Brown, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, US’ Isiah Young and Ecuador’s Alex Quinonez compete in the men’s 200m semi-finals at the athletics event of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 8, 2012 in London.ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: afplivefour648565
In the 100 meters, the United States’ Justin Gatlin took the bronze at 9.79 which would have given him gold in any Olympics which did not have Bolt in the field. However Bolt wass not done after reconfirming his title as “World’s Fastest Man”. His focus turned to his favorite event: the 200 meters and gave Jamaica three more medals.
Fellow Jamaican, Blake, had the best chance to beat Bolt in the 200 meters. Blake has had a better season best then Bolt by three one hundredths of a second.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts after competing in the Mens 200m on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in London, England. Mirrorpix / Splash News/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: spnphotosfour021367
Following the 200 meters the Blake and Bolt will put the past results behind them as they join two other country men to defend their 4x 100m Relay gold. Jamaica has set the world record in the 2008 Olympics before besting it in the 2011 World Championships. When half of the team is Blake and Bolt I would not be surprised to see them lower that number again but we will have to wait and see.
For more photos of Usain Bolt check out Newscom, and for a closer look at other 2012 Olympic events and athletes there is also the Newscom Olympic Portal.
Aug. 8, 2012 – Londres, Great Britain – Usain BOLT. Panoramic/ZUMA Press/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: zumasportswesttwo538836
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt salutes prior to competing in the men’s 200m semi-finals at the athletics event of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 8, 2012 in London. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: afplivefour648177
Aug. 5, 2012 – London, England, United Kingdom – Jamaica’s Usain Bolt sealed the legendary status he so craves after sprinting to a convincing victory in the men’s Olympic 100m to retain his title on Sunday. Brian Peterson/ZUMA Press/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: zumawireworldphotosfive606729
Men impersonating Jamaica’s Usain Bolt pose in the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 7, 2012. NEIL HALL/Reuters/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrlfive425223
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