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2008 Beijing Olympics - 100m final
August 16, 2008
In an awesome display of power running, the 21-year-old Bolt obliterated his own world record, despite raising his arms in triumph well before he crossed the line in 9.69 seconds.
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Bolt's victory was beyond doubt within meters of the starting block. He was ahead in a heartbeat and with 30 meters to go he glanced sideways and smiled in realization that he would win the showcase race of the Olympics.
The 21-year-old almost highstepped across the finish line to take the most coveted athletic crown meters clear of Trinidadian Richard Thompson, who won silver in 9.89 seconds.
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