Usain Bolt gets title as the first to capture three straight 100-meter titles in Olympics
Jamaican runner Usain Bolt once again proved that he is the fastest in the whole world as he get the title in Olympics again.
On Sunday (Brazil Time), Bolt won the 100 meters in 9.81 seconds. Meaning, he can run in 10 meters is less than a minute.
This is the moment that made him secure his place as the greatest sprinter of all time. He is the only man or woman to win the Olympic 100 three times, which he accomplished at three consecutive Games.
His main rival, Justin Gatlin of the United States, the 2004 Olympic champion who later served a suspension for doping and was booed on Sunday, took the silver medal in 9.89 seconds. Andre De Grasse of Canada won the bronze in 9.91.
The 6-foot-5 sprinter/celebrity overcame his typically slow unfurling from the blocks, gradually worked up speed, caught American Justin Gatlin with 40 meters left and was celebrating — pointing at his chest with his thumb — before he crossed the finish line.
Bolt beat Gatlin, who was greeted by the fans with raucous boos, by .08 seconds. Andre de Grasse of Canada won the bronze.
As the exuberant Bolt ran down Gatlin in the final 40 meters, he pounded his chest. He then blew kisses to the crowd, hugged some spectators and carried a toy Olympic mascot around the track before giving it away.
Finally, Bolt struck his signature pose, known as To Di World, cocking an elbow and aiming his fingers toward the sky, as if launching an arrow or a lightning bolt.
He is also favored to win a third straight gold medal at 200 meters in Rio and yet another as the most vital member of Jamaica’s 4×100-meter relay team.
“Somebody said I can become immortal,” Bolt said. “Two more medals to go and I can sign off. Immortal.”
Gracious in defeat, Gatlin said of Bolt, “He rises to the occasion, he is a great runner.”
How can he run 10 meters in less than a second? Amazing!