Jamaica Cheers Bolt's Record 100m

We go now to Jamaica where sports fans erupted with joy when one of their country's star athlete set a new world record. Let's take a look.

Jamaica's Usain Bolt triumph in the 100 meters final at the World Championships in Berlin on Sunday (Aug 16) obliterated his own record in the blue riband athletics event set the Beijing Olympics in 2008 with a time of 9.69 seconds.   American Tyson Gay, the 2007 world champion, ran the race of his life to finish second in 9.71, the third fastest time ever. Jamaican Asafa Powell claimed bronze in 9.84. Bolt will now pocket $100,000 from the International Association of Athletics Federations for his world record but that is a mere fraction of what sponsors will now be ready to pay for him. Bolt, who false-started in the semi-final, made a flying getaway in the final and was clear after only 20 meters. He crossed the line with one eye on the clock before pounding his chest and blowing kisses to the crowd.

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[944usainbolt]

@ilove215 thats bullshit

[nichotshot]

i swear he got it wrong at 0:25

[ilove215]

If you want to be a better sprinter run 3 miles a day and aim for 7 minute miles or better. Then after you run 3 miles sprint. I improved my 200 time from 34 seconds to 23.6 seconds

[stu3cla]

I don't just want to be a great runner, I want to be the best. It just takes proper training, nutrition, and a lot of motivation and dedication. In high school track, most of the coaches suck, they're just there for the job. If you want to do pro, get a private coach, a good one. Or, if you know enough about sprinting, design you're own workout routine. Especially if you can't afford a private coach. Best of luck. See you at the Olympics.

[10shutt]

@nichotshot  he did,he said 9.69. this crackhead reporter is stuck in beijing

[Cam672]

My athletics coach is fucking pissing me off. Theres to many little fucking kids there and he draws his attention on kids that mess around then kids that wanna actully train and get good.

[Flyinglawnmower812]

Just do what ur coach tells you u wont get good right away it takes a long time to get great this time next year if you train hard and often ul be great!

[nook466]

i wanna kno how he trains cuz i wanna do track dis year and real talk i dont wanna do good i wanna do great

[diamondback91]

Bolt is such a legend!!... 3rd comment

[loversxlovexliars]

2nd comment