Jamaican lightning strikes in Zurich
August 30th 2008 00:13
Bolting along nicely - Usain just keeps producing
Usain Bolt has once again demonstrated why he is the fastest man on the planet.
The Jamaican superstar, who won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, defeated his opponents in the 100 metre race in the Union of Athleticism in Zurich Switzerland, during the fifth stage of the Golden League.
Once again, the 22 year old did not force his talents.
After starting well in his race, Bolt marked his territory of dominance after 50 metres and as per usual, made it look so easy during the last 20 metres of the race. By then, Bolt knew this one was in the bag.
Despite the laidback finish, Bolt was just 14 milliseconds away from the world record he set in Beijing which was 9.69 secs.
No doubt Bolt has had a year to remember. The Jamaican flyer broke three world records at the Olympics, claiming the 200 metre title in 19.30 seconds.
He then joined forces with former world record holder Asafa Powell to stir the Jamaicans to a world record win in the 4/100 metre relay, winning the race in 37.10 seconds.
After the performance in Beijing, Bolt and Jamaica respectively are the new rulers of the track - a mantle formerly held by the United States, albeit with much controversy due to their involvement with performance enhancing drugs.
One feels though that Bolt and company are all natural.
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