vIndianz.com (Aug. 19, 2009) — The Jamaican Usain Bolt smashed the 100-metre men’s world record with a 9.58-second time to win the world athletics championship final in Berlin. He has proved again he races in a world all his own.
He added the world crown to his Olympic title as he scorched to victory in a world record 9.58 seconds in the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships.
“I said anything could happen and it did,” said Bolt. “It was a big target but I got 9.58sec and I’m really happy with myself.
He is already an Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 100 and 200 meter events.
1. Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 9.58 secs * World record
2. Tyson Gay (U.S.) 9.71
3. Asafa Powell (Jamaica) 9.84
4. Daniel Bailey (Antigua and Barbuda) 9.93
5. Richard Thompson (Trinidad and Tobago) 9.93
6. Dwain Chambers (Britain) 10.00
7. Marc Burns (Trinidad and Tobago) 10.00
8. Darvis Patton (U.S.) 10.34
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