Usain Bolt Wins Olympic Gold with 100m World Record
Usain "Lightning" Bolt, a 21-year-old Jamaican, took the Olympic 100 meter final by storm today in Beijing. After a relatively poor start and easing up in the last 20 meters to pound his chest and gaze about, Bolt crossed the line in just 9.69 seconds with his left shoelaces coming loose. The effort broke his own world record of 9.72s, set earlier this year. You have to wonder how fast this man could run if he really tried.
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Also see: Bolt's 200m Record
August 16, 2008
9:52 PM
He’s the best!
August 17, 2008
1:12 AM
It’s a shame that someone that talented has so little class. That last 20m makes me glad he is not representing America.
August 17, 2008
6:23 AM
A blog post with a video of the 9.69 Olympic gold run. Nice. I found it hard to find any videos of the run from YouTube or Google Video.
August 17, 2008
3:56 PM
He said later that he did not care about the world record, only about winning if I remember correctly.
August 17, 2008
4:20 PM
Yeah he only meant that he was not so sure he was goin to win becos there were good competitors too, Gay and Osafa. So he was really aiming just a win. Breaking a record was a bonus for him cos he knew the competition was tight. This statement actually he was complementing other athlets competiting with him.
August 17, 2008
4:21 PM
and there is nothing wrong with that statement he made
August 17, 2008
4:36 PM
wonderful runner
August 17, 2008
8:36 PM
Hopefully in 10 years when Bolt’s no longer competing, he won’t have to watch some kid break his record by 0.01 and regret passing up the chance to lower the record even further. Of course, he thinks this form will last, or improve, and it well might — but it might not. Peak form can be fleeting. Just ask Carl Lewis about the time he almost broke the 200m WR but blew it, showboating and waving to his mother in the stands. That turned out to be his lifetime best.
August 17, 2008
9:13 PM
I’ll give a dime about class when he can’t run a 9.69 100, JT.
Besides, he’s not classless. His job is to entertain the people – and he does just that. He’s polite and approachable for interviews, and he respects other athletes one in the same. Just because he allows his personality to further dictate his dominance of the sprint game does not mean he has no class.
The next time ANY of you run a 9.69, talk about class.
August 18, 2008
1:22 AM
What is class or the lack thereof? And who were more showboaters than the US track & field stars of the PAST? A few names come to mind, Carl Lewis, Maurice Green, Jon Drummond…and the list goes on? Don’t be spoilsports, he is celebrating his success and I can understand your disappointment. Jamaica is surely shining!
August 18, 2008
1:25 AM
JT you are wack…Bolt ran a sick race and whats amazing is he slowed up and still broke his world record…that’s just baller status…he’s on another level and can probably walk faster than JT can run…
August 18, 2008
3:03 AM
remember that american chick Jacobellis in the winter olympics?? she was winning and the last jump tried to do a simple heel grab, fell and lost the gold medal. So JT when u talk about americans having class of w/e remember what she did and she lost the gold unlike usain
August 18, 2008
3:53 AM
Give credit when its due. Bolt rules.
August 18, 2008
11:15 AM
JT do u know what class is? Check out those athletes who depend highly on steroids in order to function. They recieve the most medals at olympics and when found out have to return them. Is that class? I don’t think so. Bolt is a classy fellow and he displays his class is so many ways. JT your just bad mind. Big up usain all the way. I’m happy he did not run for america too JT cause him would test positive for steroids. He’s a true Jamaican
August 18, 2008
6:27 PM
I guess this proves you don’t have to be a little runt to be a good sprinter. Those guys were the best in the world and he owned the race. Amazing.
August 18, 2008
9:19 PM
JT…it’s people like you that sit at home in your mothers’ basement just to hate that make comment board reek of stench. I don’t understand why you want Bolt to not be happy for his accomplishment…there is a difference between getting in someones face and being happy for an accomplishment…get off of him, you are whack man.
9.69 is beyond G status, get off his jock
August 19, 2008
5:26 AM
Tht Boy fast.Did U see Tht. U would act the same way too if everybody said you couldn’t do it. He was Up against the Best in The World. And The BEST Wasn’t good Enough…Shouts Out to Jamaica n All island People, N I cant 4get My Tall People.
August 19, 2008
11:21 AM
tht person name “JT” jus wanna say 1 ting i hope A “AMERICAN” CAN EVA BEAT A MAN WID “LITTLE CLASSS” LOLOL I WANNA C THT DAY!!!
August 19, 2008
10:37 PM
For once jamaica is not in the spotlight for drugs or voilence am proud to be jamaican!!!
August 20, 2008
2:03 PM
i bet usain himself is happy hes not representing america too jt
August 20, 2008
2:50 PM
JT is right, the guy is a showboat. Who cares if he is great if he is a jerk. My money is that he is doping and they will catch him and strip the metals and records.
August 20, 2008
3:18 PM
@ JT and Friend “That last 20m makes me glad he is not representing America.”
Ha…your comment reeks of ‘sour grapes’. I agree with DPSM, lack of class is displayed by steriod driven athletes who later have to forfeit their medals and hang their heads in shame – reminds me of an AMERICAN or two. The man has been tested multiple times….the results always NEGATIVE!
Let me spell it out for you N-E-G-A-T-I-V-E!
♪J-A-M-A-I-C-A..yuh nuh see how wi walk (and run for that matter)♪
HA..HA…HA…Laughing all the way to our rightful place on the medal podium.
August 21, 2008
12:02 AM
For all those who question Bolts joy at accomplishing a truly great feat, shove your head up your AH. And for those who question his integrity, shove your head up you AH. Before you do you may want to read this article. It discusses American sprinters who have showboated in the past after winning a medal at a major event. It also states that Bolt refused the offer to move to America because of doping. Just check out what he said: Instead of blaming America or the American Athletes he simply said that “Athletes don’t go after Drugs the Drugs goes after them”. I believe that that’s great perspective, plus he is right. Even though Jamaica is known for somking w_ _ _, America is the place where you can get all types of Drugs.
August 21, 2008
12:33 AM
No disrespect to Jamaica and good for you writers that you are proud of your country. I could care less about America since most of the drug-using jerks come from USA. Bolt is part of the same club as far as I am concerned – he acts liek a jerk and I have doubts that his performance is clean. They should just get rid of drug requirements and let the freak show go on in all sports. Congratualtions Bolt! ….but regardless of where you are from, Bolt, sir you are a jerk.
August 21, 2008
2:34 PM
Doesn’t matter if you are Jamaican, American, Russian, or whatever. If you feel like you need to show up everybody else just because you are talented and have worked hard, you have no class. He’s not the only one, just the most recent.
I’m happy for Jamaica. But I’m disappointed in his behavior. He along with countless football players, basketball players, etc just teach our kids that its ok to be disrespectful of the effort of others. It’s disgusting and highly unsportsmanlike.
August 21, 2008
5:52 PM
chants: Maaaaaaaaaan thats my boy right there,4 me that gold run was jus right….. im from jamaica so im very proud…… u go boooooooy yo prappa ziiin
August 21, 2008
6:55 PM
the one jt… I think ur the jurk im a jamaican and im glad that he did run for amerika too, u r the one whos………..
if yo mek mi tel yo notin yo si
August 21, 2008
7:10 PM
im from jamaica but i live in curacao……all u amerikans go to hell remember they take all go goal from marian jones… we r real jamaican and wi eat yam banan dashine ackee an salfish and drink coconut water so we dont need drugs
August 21, 2008
7:24 PM
im livein in curacao and 99% of men in curacao is gay so i dont expect better from u jt becuz u people dont eat real food thats why u take drugs but we dont have to cuz we are strong so go niyam shit
August 21, 2008
7:43 PM
im proud of bolt and proud to be a jamaican,,,livein in curacao…..bolt is from the country side of jamaica where u get the real country food likedem banana yam coco real carrot juice brend with peanut oatmeal and we have a real natural true juice by the name of young gal rail up man tan pan i lang…. so i thin i have to import it 4 u peeps in the wourld…. and then you’ll know why bolt win the goald.cuz u curocaolin only eat bread bread bread morning noon and night…. churandy was blind that he couldn see the white line becuz he need the real jamaican carrot juice and tan pan i lang HAHAHA so go suck unu self
August 24, 2008
2:17 AM
JT and Friend
*cough* Ben Johnson American
*cough* Justin Gatlin American
*cough* Marilyn Jones American
All Drug Cheats
jamacans were tested 32 times b4 the final as well
August 24, 2008
6:25 AM
JT and Friend. Class or No class, the boy is too good..lol
August 24, 2008
8:05 PM
cant stop the gully creeper U GO BOLT
August 24, 2008
8:33 PM
bolt a di bosssssssssssssssssssssssss
August 24, 2008
10:29 PM
Bolt is the best you will ever se in your just be happy you are around to see it and he has not peaked yet he will be taking the 400m record also he is a one in a life time sprinter
August 24, 2008
10:30 PM
Bolt is the best you will ever se in your life just be happy you are around to see it and he has not peaked yet he will be taking the 400m record also he is a one in a life time sprinter
August 25, 2008
6:22 PM
Much respect to a performance as unprcedented as “lightning” Bolt’s!!! I am surprised however how distasteful some of your comments!! such once in a lifetime feat is not scripted and cannot be scrutinized and disected after the fact in an effort to diminish Usain’s triumph. Be happy for the guy..I’m sure it did not come easily….GO BOLT!
August 26, 2008
6:23 PM
I’ll bet Usain Bolt will be on the next box of Wheaties. Too bad he’s such an asshole. I would rather cheer for the last place athlete. Bolt is not a legendary athlete, he’s an arrogant fool that has an ability that he obviously is too stupid to appreciate. The ability to do great things is something that should be used to contribute to society, not degrade yourself in front of the world. Anyone who thinks he is a great athlete is with out a doubt totally stupid. He is a fool that has a world record. He has a great title, but no character to go with it. The olympics are over and his name will be left behind in Beijing. I am ashamed to call myself Jamaican and have him represent my country. And bye the way, regarding the comment posted 13 up from this one. What the hell is “Jama Jama”? Learn english you moron. You make Jamaican’s look just as bad as Bolt.
August 27, 2008
5:26 PM
“Gaozema:
JT and Friend
*cough* Ben Johnson American
*cough* Justin Gatlin American
*cough* Marilyn Jones American
All Drug Cheats
jamacans were tested 32 times b4 the final as well”
If i remember correctly, Ben Johnson was Canadian. And are you referring to “Marion Jones?” Haha Marilyn Jones.
Bolt ran a great race. Thats indubitable. But you forget that the record he broke was an Americans. One that stood for over 10 years. I would be very impressed if Bolts lasts half as long.
September 22, 2008
5:31 AM
He kicked Yank a#*e through Hard Work and Determination,If you work that hard at anything and come out on top you can celebrate any way you want.GIVE HIM THE CREDIT HE DESERVES. He smashed everyone in that field to pieces.Besides what stood out for me was actually before the race,when ALL OF THEM got down on one knee into a huddle in what appeared to be a Prayer.That shows they respect each other. Go Bolt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 23, 2008
12:12 PM
Usain bolt won the race and show boated good for him if you dont like showboating fine.Express your bad mind selves but the truth is you would much rather see americans with the gold medal.I find it strange that all over the internet the only people who complain about bolts showboating are washed up american track athletes.You guys never learnt to be real sportsmen maybe thats why you never reached as far as bolt. big up bolt and the whole a jamaica a fiwi time now ! :)
October 8, 2008
4:37 PM
who cares if he “showboated” If he can showboat and win, thats cool. That is a one in a lifetime chance. Let him enjoy it. I bet he feels the same way. And I have nothing against jamaicans, im american, but some of you Jamaicans need to chill, you can’t hate the United States just because one no life loser got on here and dissed you. Chill.
December 11, 2008
2:30 PM
Usain Bolt has the world record and the gold medals and did it all in record time. It will be a long while before anyone pulls of another triple so why argue. He is simply the best, at least for another 4 years. even then I doubt anyone will beat it for a long time.
January 12, 2009
3:34 PM
Now it amazes me how Americans think Bolt is classless for showing off yet Maurise Greene was the biggest show pig sprints have ever seen. Tyson Gay ran races wit a baseball cap on if my memory serves correctly…and yet bolt showboats a bit and he is classless dont b bitter because the IOC got strict about doping and now u guys cant win a thing…BOLT is the greatest there was nothing offensive about his celebration other than the fact that he wasnt American…shut up and stop complaing cuz u guys cant dope up and beat ppl anymore…
May 22, 2009
5:43 AM
I am Abigail and i am from america and im proud or my country just like anyone for theres and i am not shallow as you JT & Friend because this guy worked his but off to get where he is he is not a show boat he is just a modist and exciting person and you are to stuck up to see that i too am a runner and i know for a fact that if i know that i have a race in the bag i would be excited too i have seen many runners in america racing agenst each other and they get just as excited so dont take away his glory because that is all his and i as an american would be proud and happy to have a runner that fast with that much skill in fact he is not low class you are the things you said is so hippocratical and stupid that im ashamed that you are representing and speeking for america right now you are ridiculously disrespectful shallow and completely lame
May 22, 2009
5:47 AM
All i can say is for JT & friend to just shut up get over it and hope we get them next time
May 22, 2009
5:50 AM
Every one on this page i am sorry for what this man said and that not all americans think this way he is probably just upset and he should get over it insted of being a baby about it
May 22, 2009
5:53 AM
I for one think bolt is amazing being the hight he is i think that is very amazing it does prove that you can be any size and still be great
June 10, 2009
6:17 PM
usain bolt a di bosssssssssssssssssss
June 12, 2009
4:24 AM
he is real superman.keep going.
July 24, 2009
12:48 PM
ACHICK, thanks for your sobering, thoughtful and refreshing comments. I do agree that Bolt (the great one)demonstrated his excitement having accomplished a feat of unprecedented proportion. I would simply say let’s be happy for the guy and send positive vibes his way. To me, we are blessed to have had the opportunity to see Bolt (the great one) perform during the olympics.
August 17, 2009
11:18 AM
I am from jamaica and i think usain bolt is not the boss and the next thing is that he’s too boasty
August 22, 2009
2:49 AM
I think he is the fastest man I have ever seen.
August 23, 2009
10:03 AM
well i’m a bahamain and i’m just happy that the caribbean runners are doing so well…as for an athlete celebrating a victory, i personally don’t see what is wrong with it…you should not be able to stop a person from expressing their joy and no one has the right to determine how we express that joy…when you have put in all that hard work and you are victorious then something comes over you that others who don’t know what it feels like to accomplish a goal can’t understand. Keep doing your thang lightning bolt you are the greatest of our life time… much respect
September 10, 2009
5:54 PM
JT. i think your right. he is an amzing sprinter even though i have never cared about sprinters. and it really is a shame that he is so full of himself. i totally agree with you. when he is older God is guna stick it to him for being so selfish. if only he cared more about the sport than himself maybe he could brake the record, and get a little respect from Americans who dont paint themself on peaces of the Burlin Wall and dedicate them to themself. shamefull for Jamaca :(
October 13, 2009
11:42 AM
hello. whatsup dude how did u win that. that is impressing for your age at that speed. if u had to run a whole marathon how fast could u do it in that amount of time.
November 11, 2009
4:01 PM
Usain is really cool no wonder he is called lightening bolt!!!!!! He really is as fast as lightening!!!!!!!
November 19, 2009
6:38 AM
tbh, i think you all a bunch fo sado’s :):)
but bolt is ace and he want on steroids you gimps so shut the Fcuk up :)
January 1, 2010
9:44 AM
usain bolt is the most entertaining athlete we’ve ever had ,all kenyans like him as though he’s racing for us ,he’s supper man of our time and no man on earth can match him at this moment .usain bolt for presidency.
February 15, 2010
5:36 AM
bolt is tiger
March 5, 2010
5:52 PM
An abundance of natural talent, hardwork and an easy going nature that allows him to stay totally relaxed in races.
The guy is a breath of fresh air, gone are the days of aggressive posturing and snarling before a race this guy just loves life and engages the crowd.
Let the man enjoy his moment, besides he strikes me as a modest respectful man.
Long may it continue and look forward to many thrilling performances.
April 20, 2010
12:17 PM
Bolt is so fast and cool!
May 19, 2010
8:04 AM
usain bolt is the best too bad non of you can run that fast
June 11, 2010
8:51 AM
i think that bolt is a star in the comunity of his home town and i do belive that he can get faster and i hope that he does he is only 21 and he could progress into a real star and take jamica to a new level in olympics history. He could also take on new challenges like the long jump and the tripple jump