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Bolt wins 100m final in Olympic record

Published: Sunday August 5, 2012 | 3:55 pm Comments 0

The moment. Usain Bolt crosses the line first, Yohan Blake (r) second, Justin Gatlin (3rd r) third and Ryan Bailey (l) fifth. Tyson Gay who is out of the shot was fourth - Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer

Usain Bolt celebrates after setting a new Olympic record in the 100m final - Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer

Usain Bolt celebrates after sets a new Olympic record in the 100m final with silver medallist Yohan Blake - Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer

Asafa Powell in pain after struggling to complete the 100m final - Ricardo Maykn/Staff Photographer.

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt ran a blistering 9.63 seconds to claim gold and successfully defend his title as Olympic champion.

This is an Olympic record.

Bolt was his usual playful self before the start of the race in a packed stadium in London and he did not disappoint the fans.

Jamaica’ Yohan Blake equaled his personal 9.75 to finish second.

American Justin Gatlin was third in a personal best 9.79.

Asafa Powell ended last in 11.99 after slowing down because of an injury.

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Bolt wins 100m final in Olympic record

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