Usain Bolt won the 100m in an Olympic record time of 9.63sec. Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
Men’s 100m final – the race – Bolt who wins in 9.63 secs – a new Olympic record
As thousands of flash bulbs dance around the stadium, and the nerves of 80,000 people give way to a noise that only grows and grows, the stadium announcer calls for silence. Eventually, he gets it. There’s a delay of a two or three seconds, Usain Bolt crosses himself, and they’re off! Gatlin does get a dream start … but there’s no stopping Bolt who wins in 9.63! A new Olympic record! Yohan Blake is second in 9.75 secs, Justin Gatlin third in 9.79 and Tyson Gay fourth in 9.80 sec. Seven of the eight finalists break 10 seconds – only Asafa Powell, who pulled up and finished in 11.99 sec – was outside it.
Yohan Blake: what more I can ask for?
“Usain is the fastest man in the world. I got a silver medal, what more can I ask for? I give credit to my coach.”
Usain Bolt: It’s all about business for me, and I brought it
“I was happy. When I did the first round. I was slightly worried about my start – I was worried about a false start so I sat in my blocks a bit. People can talk. I tell you people it’s all about business for me, and I brought it. When it comes down to business, I know what to do. The crowd were wonderful. I could feel that energy. I feel extremely good and happy.”
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/aug/05/olympics-100m-final-usain-bolt-live?newsfeed=true
