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Usain St. Leo Bolt (/ ˈ juː s eɪ n /; [12] born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican retired sprinter who is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. [13] [14] [15] He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.
The men's 200 metres at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Daegu Stadium on September 2 and September 3. The winning margin was 0.30 seconds. Usain Bolt, the world record holder and defending champion was the favourite going into the race with a world leading time of 19.86 seconds.
Usain Bolt beating Tyson Gay and setting a 100 m world record at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin Jürgen Schult beside the indication of his new discus world record, 1986. World records in athletics are ratified by World Athletics.
All About Usain Bolt's World Records — and the Olympians Looking to Beat Them ... the final in 10.17 — the sixth-fastest time for a sprinter under 18 years old — beating his previous ...
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We look back at how the legendary athlete broke the world record 12 years ago. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...
Gatlin's winning time of 9.92 seconds was the slowest World Championship winning time in the 100 metres since 2003, but was a new Masters world record, beating Kim Collins' 9.93 that he set the previous year. [2] Coleman finished second in 9.94 seconds, while Bolt was third in 9.95 seconds, equaling his seasonal best that he set in Monaco. [3]
World record Usain Bolt (JAM) 9.72 seconds: New York City, United States 31 May 2008 Olympic record Donovan Bailey (CAN) 9.84 seconds: Atlanta, United States 27 July 1996 World leading Usain Bolt (JAM) 9.72 seconds: New York City, United States 31 May 2008