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Bolt's new record in the 200 changes expectations
August 20, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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The 'Fastest Man in the World' proved it again. Usain Bolt set another world record -- 19.19 in the 200 -- to win gold at the track worlds. Just how low can Bolt go? wonders Tim Layden.
Rivals Bolt, Gay closer to worlds showdown
August 15, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay moved closer to a Sunday showdown at the world championships by advancing to the semifinals of the 100 meters Saturday.
Bolt, Gay cruise into semifinals of 100
Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay have moved closer to a Sunday showdown at the world championships by advancing to the semifinals of the 100 meters.
Bolt loses to tot, still favored at World Final
Usain Bolt lined up for a race against a 5-year-old boy — and lost.
Bolt easily reaches final in 200 meters at worlds
August 19, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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BERLIN (AP) -- Usain Bolt burned up the track during Wednesday's 200-meter semifinals, looking set for an assault on a second world record at the world championships.
Richards wins 400m; Bolt breezes into 200 semis
August 18, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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BERLIN (AP) -- Sanya Richards shook off years of disappointment Tuesday with her first major title in the 400 meters, pumping her fist after crossing the line at the world championships.
Usain Bolt to run 100 meters in Shanghai in September
Jamaican Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt will return to China next month for a 100-meter race in Shanghai, his agent said on Tuesday.
Bolt beats Gay, Powell with 100 record at worlds
August 16, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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BERLIN (AP) -- Usain Bolt ran to another world record Sunday, winning the 100-meter race in 9.58 seconds at the world championships.
Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay cruise into 100m final at track worlds
Unfazed by a false start, Usain Bolt coasted into the final of 100 meters Sunday at the world championships and set up a big showdown with defending champion Tyson Gay.
Usain Bolt withdraws from Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, citing fatigue
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has pulled out of a meet in China this month, citing fatigue and the risk of injury.
Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay to run 100 in Brussels after worlds
Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt will race chief rival Tyson Gay at Brussels on Sept. 4, Gay's manager told Reuters on Wednesday.
Bolt on track for third gold with 4x100 relay team
August 21, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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BERLIN (AP) -- Jamaica has qualified for the final for the 4x100 meters relay, keeping Usain Bolt on track for a third gold medal at the world championships.
Who is the Fastest Footballer in the World?
Did everyone enjoy Usain Bolt taking the previous world record out back and doing it Old Yeller style over the weekend? (In case you missed it, that's him above sans final stretch boasting.)
Given the important parallel between sprinting and football (that whole running thing...
NUTS & BOLTS: NUT AND BOLT
29 days ago by
BigLeagueScrew
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Prior to being asked to leave MSG, Starbury pans D’Antoni. Sez coach should be replaced by Mark Jackson (NY Post)
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt adopts baby Cheetah, names it “Lightning” Bolt. The Bolts are going to be a nightmare in the three-legged race at future...
Jamaica track and field coach resigns but will continue with Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt's coach will continue working with the Olympic champion and world record holder even though he is stepping down as Jamaica's national team coach after 22 years.
Powell clocks 9.99 despite headwind in Rieti
RIETI, Italy (AP) -A strong headwind slowed Asafa Powell at the Rieti Grand Prix on Sunday, with the Jamaican still clocking an impressive 9.99 seconds on the track where he set a then-world record of 9.74 two years ago.
Usain Bolt adopts abandoned Kenyan cheetah cub, names it Lightning Bolt
The world's fastest man adopted the animal kingdom's fastest sprinter Monday, as Usain Bolt welcomed a new baby cheetah named Lightning Bolt into his life.
Usain Bolt adopts abandoned Kenyan cheetah cub, names it Lightning Bolt
The world's fastest man adopted the animal kingdom's fastest sprinter Monday, as Usain Bolt welcomed a new baby cheetah named Lightning Bolt into his life.
Sanya Richards wins 400 meters at Weltklasse Golden League meet in Zurich
World champion Sanya Richards of the United States stayed in the hunt for a $1 million jackpot by cruising to victory in the 400 meters at the Weltklasse Golden League meet.
19.19 in the 200. Usain Bolt is one…
August 20, 2009 by
Sports Frog
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…bad ************.
I won’t shut my mouth.
That’s completely insane. And, of course, a new world record. Prior to this, the fastest I have ever seen a human run was that amazing 200 Michael Johnson laid down in Altanta, when it seemed like his body was splitting apart...
Usain Bolt: Jamaica relay team unaffected by dissent
Usain Bolt says the Jamaican relay squad will not be affected by the fight over training camp attendance that almost caused anchor Asafa Powell to be cut from the squad.
Richards, Isinbayeva, Bekele to share $1M jackpot
September 04, 2009 by
Sign on San Diego
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American 400-meter runner Sanya Richards, Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva and 5,000 champion Kenenisa Bekele each secured a third of the $1 million Golden League jackpot by winning all six of their European meets.
Usain Bolt-Tyson Gay showdown in 100 meters canceled
The planned showdown between Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay at the Van Damme Memorial meet has been canceled.
Long-distance star Kenenisa Bekele mulls mid-range race vs. sprint record-holder Usain Bolt
Who is track's greatest runner? Long-distance star Kenenisa Bekele wonders what it would be like to race sprinting great Usain Bolt.
Usain Bolt invited by Cristiano Ronaldo for dinner in Madrid
August 31, 2009 by
Cristiano Ronaldo Fan
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strong>Two of the world’s greatest sports icons are also very good friends. Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt had dinner together in the Spanish capital after Real Madrid’s 3-2 La Liga victory over Deportivo La Coruna.
The 100 and 200 IAAF World Championship gold medalist was...
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