Rio 2016: Usain Bolt keeps his triple-triple dream alive, as he wins gold at 200m race
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:17:am Sports
2.6K By Buchi Obichie
Jamaican sprinter and world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, on Thursday won a third successive Olympic 200m gold, to keep his hopes of an unprecedented "triple triple" alive.
The 29-year Jamaican timed 19.78 seconds to claim gold, while Canadian Andre de Grasse took silver with 20.02seconds, and France's Christophe Lemaitre won the bronze medal (20.12 seconds).
There were huge cheers from the fans in the sold-out stadium as Bolt, kitted in the Jamaican green, gold and black colors, was welcomed by the music of Guns N'Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle".
The Jamaican ran in his favored lane six, and delivered an electrifying performance.
A little disappointed with his time though, the Champion crossed the finish line faster than any of his rivals and did a victory lap of honor as the excited crowd chanted loudly, "Usain Bolt, Usain Bolt!"
This makes the 8th Olympic gold medal for Usain Bolt.
The 29-year Jamaican timed 19.78 seconds to claim gold, while Canadian Andre de Grasse took silver with 20.02seconds, and France's Christophe Lemaitre won the bronze medal (20.12 seconds).
There were huge cheers from the fans in the sold-out stadium as Bolt, kitted in the Jamaican green, gold and black colors, was welcomed by the music of Guns N'Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle".
The Jamaican ran in his favored lane six, and delivered an electrifying performance.
A little disappointed with his time though, the Champion crossed the finish line faster than any of his rivals and did a victory lap of honor as the excited crowd chanted loudly, "Usain Bolt, Usain Bolt!"
This makes the 8th Olympic gold medal for Usain Bolt.
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