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The men’s 100 metres final has been the blue riband event at every Olympic Games, generating the greatest hype and excitement. It is an event done and dusted in 10 seconds or less, but it carries a great history and dozens of stories. 100m Olympians over the decades 
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MANCHESTER, England — Neymar ran to the sideline and struck the famous Usain Bolt lightning pose. It was football’s biggest Olympic star honoring one of the London Games’ most acclaimed athletes. The world is watching Usain Bolt!
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Can lightning strike twice? Usain Bolt will answer that question when he takes to the track to defend his gold medals in the 100- and 200-meter dashes from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing... We're soon to find out!
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Usain Bolt recruits Jamaican track teammates to be personal security after being mobbed in Olympic Village... Bolt-mania is taking hold of us all, both inside and outside of the village!
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Simon Burnton: Usain Bolt's 100m and 200m golds in Beijing launched a remarkable career and rescued sprinting from controversy... The rise to success of an Olympic champion.
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When Usain Bolt crossed the finish line in the 100 metres at the Jamaican Olympic track trials last month, something was different... Understand the science behind the athlete
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July 26, 2012 9:25 AM
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Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's Olympic achievements have been recognised with a giant 15-acre maze built in his honour.
Great initiative by dedicated Staffordhire farmer and fan, open to the public too!
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Joanna Emery
July 26, 2012 8:37 AM
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Yohan Blake says his friendship with compatriot and training partner Usain Bolt will survive no matter what happens at London 2012.
Business is business, each to their own
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Joanna Emery
July 26, 2012 8:13 AM
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100m and 200m record holder Usain Bolt is fit for the Olympics according to Jamaica team doctor Dr Winston Dawes...
Confidence booster for Bolt as he gets a-okay from his doctor. During his career, Bolt has suffered from hamstring injuries, firstly after his junior world record breaking performance in Bermuda CARIFTA Games in 2004 and later at the Helsinki IAAF World T&F Championships in 2005.
The fact that his doctor has given him the clear will help put his mind at ease and enable him to concentrate at what he does best: running.
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Joanna Emery
July 31, 2012 2:44 AM
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Horse has Bolted: Usain won't win 100m, Olympic greats say...
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Edwin Moses and former world champion/ winner of two Olympic gold medals Maurice Greene have their money on Blake.
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Joanna Emery
July 30, 2012 9:08 AM
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Even Usain Bolt, currently the fastest man in the world, couldn't outpace greyhounds, cheetahs, or the pronghorn antelope, finds a light-hearted comparison of the extraordinary athleticism of humans and animals.
Facts about Usain Bolt and the animal kingdom.
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Joanna Emery
July 30, 2012 8:52 AM
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Olympic 100m and 200m champion Usain Bolt says he wants to play football when he retires from athletics and believes he is good enough to play for Manchester United.
Remember what you said Bolt. If you don't win gold today,a trip to Old Trafford to have a chat with Alex Ferguson could be quickly arranged!
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Joanna Emery
July 28, 2012 10:09 AM
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Usain Bolt carring out role as flag carrier for Jamaica during the London 2012 Parade of Nations, marking a pinnacle moment for both Jamaica and Bolt fans.
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Joanna Emery
July 27, 2012 12:00 PM
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Usain Bolt, who will carry Jamaica's flag at Friday's opening ceremony, speaks at a press conference...
"This is my year to become a legend. Thats my goal"- Bolt
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Joanna Emery
July 26, 2012 1:09 PM
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Look who's on his way to the Olympic village. Usain Bolt, the biggest star of these London Games, used his Twitter account to tell the world he was on the way from Birmingham to the capital. (#olympics Watch out London, Usain is coming...
The star is on his way!
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Joanna Emery
July 26, 2012 9:27 AM
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Fans gather in the sunshine in Birmingham to watch the Jamaican team prepare for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Not long to go now! Looking fit & well.
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Joanna Emery
July 26, 2012 8:56 AM
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London gearing up for Bolt - Street art by Australian Street Artist James Cochran...
Thanks James for your street art depicting our Bolt appreciation!
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Joanna Emery
July 26, 2012 8:19 AM
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Since 2008, Usain Bolt has broken 6 world records, breaking the 100m and 200m records three and two times respectively and 4x100m
Such amazing achievements to date, ready to take it one step further @ London 2012?
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July 24, 2012 1:54 PM
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Usain Bolt is confident he can become the first ever athlete in the history of the Modern Olympics to retain both the 100 and 200 metre titles and in the process become one of sport's greatest ever athletes.
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Can Bolt beat Blake to become London 2012 Olympic legend?
