Usain Bolt (9.72 seconds)
Jamaica youngster Usain Bolt scorched the track at the Reebok Grand Prix, sprinting home to a new world record in the men's 100 metres in New York on Saturday.
The 21-year-old Bolt showed that he is a genuine force in track and field's blue ribband event by streaking home in a time of 9.72 seconds, breaking the previous record of 9.74 posted by compatriot Asafa Powell last September.
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Bolt, World Championship silver medalist in the 200, exploded off the starting line to get an early jump on world champion Tyson Gay and left the American second in 9.85s.
At 1.96m tall, Bolt has struggled with his start, but he timed this one beautifully after another runner's false start, breaking out ahead of Gay and was never threatened.
Image: Bolt (centre) crosses the finish line ahead of American Tyson Gay (left) and Darvis Patton in the men's 100m at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York on May 31, 2008.
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