Monday, August 17, 2009

Bolt Shatters World Record with 9.58




The 22-year-old Jamaican recorded a time of 9.58 seconds to shave 0.11 off the mark he set last year when winning gold at the Beijing Olympics.Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding was quick off the mark in congratulating sprint star Usain Bolt on his record-setting 100m World Championship triumph in Berlin on Sunday.




Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning the men's 100 metres final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin August 16, 2009. Bolt won the race in a time of 9.58 seconds setting a new world record.


Usain Bolt of Jamaica (R) sprints to the finish to win in the men's 100 meters final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin August 16, 2009.



Official photo shows Usain Bolt of Jamaica (R) as he crosses the finish line in 9.58 seconds to set a new world record and win the men's 100 metres final at the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin August 16, 2009. Bolt won the race ahead of Tyson Gay of the U.S. who finished second and Powell who placed third.



Usain Bolt of Jamaica embraces mascot 'Berlino' after winning the men's 100 metres final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin August 16, 2009. Bolt won the race in a time of 9.58 seconds setting a new world record.

Bolt shatters world record with 9.58

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning in the men's 100 metres final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, August 16, 2009.

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