Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will begin his quest to make history by becoming the first man since Carl Lewis to defend the men's 100 meter title.
Bolt out of the blue —
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will begin his quest to make history by becoming the first man since Carl Lewis to defend the men's 100 meter title.
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The 25-year-old Bolt became a global star after smashing the world record at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He won three golds, in the 100, 200 and 4x100 meter relay, breaking three world records in the process.
Bolt arrives —
The 25-year-old Bolt became a global star after smashing the world record at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He won three golds, in the 100, 200 and 4x100 meter relay, breaking three world records in the process.
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Bolt broke his own world record a year later, posting a time of 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Championships.
Lightning Bolt strikes twice —
Bolt broke his own world record a year later, posting a time of 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Championships.
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Both runs have cemented Bolt's reputation as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. Former Olympic champion Linford Christie told CNN has describe the Jamaican as the most famous athlete of all time.
Strike a pose —
Both runs have cemented Bolt's reputation as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. Former Olympic champion Linford Christie told CNN has describe the Jamaican as the most famous athlete of all time.
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So much so that even royalty wants to be photographed next to Bolt. Here Prince Harry from the British royal family briefly threatens Bolt's sprint dominance during an official visit to Jamaica.
Royal command —
So much so that even royalty wants to be photographed next to Bolt. Here Prince Harry from the British royal family briefly threatens Bolt's sprint dominance during an official visit to Jamaica.
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Prince Harry isn't the only one giving Bolt a scare. If he is to defend his 100 and 200 meter titles he has to beat his compatriot, training partner and current world champion Yohan Blake. Blake also beat Bolt over both distances during this year's Jamaican Olympic trials.
Hot on his heels —
Prince Harry isn't the only one giving Bolt a scare. If he is to defend his 100 and 200 meter titles he has to beat his compatriot, training partner and current world champion Yohan Blake. Blake also beat Bolt over both distances during this year's Jamaican Olympic trials.
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