Usain Bolt Wins Olympics Doubles: Sets a New Record

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It was a heroic day for Olympic Sprints Champion Usain Bolt and his fellow Jamaicans, as they made a clean sweep of the Men’s 200m race medals at the London 2012 Olympics games.

Usain Bolt led the pack as he clocked 19.32 seconds to equal Michael Johnson’s record which he set in 1996. Bolt was followed by fellow Jamaicans Yohan Blake (19.44 secs) and Warren Weir (19.84 secs), who won the silver and bronze medals respectively.

Bolt, by this feat, became the first sprinter to win both 100m and 200m races in two consecutive Olympics games. Bolt had earlier won the Men’s 100m race in record 9.63 secs (A new Olympics record).

After winning the 200m race, Usain Bolt had this to say, "This is what I wanted and I got it. I'm very proud of myself. After a rough season I came out here and did it. I thought the world record was possible. I guess I was fast but not fit enough.

"I could feel my back strain a little bit, so all I did was to keep my form. I'm very dedicated to my work and London meant so much to me."

The 25 year old Jamaican sprinter had lost to Blake at their country’s trials, but he came back to reclaim his Olympics position. He combined speed with endurance to ensure he made history once again on the tracks.

Bolt placed a finger to his lips, in what could be interpreted as silencing his critics – those who believed he could not re-enact his 2008 records. He also declared himself a living legend, "It's what I came here to do. I'm now a legend. I'm also the greatest athlete to live. I've got nothing left to prove." Bolt said.

Usain Bolt, you are our history maker of the day for setting a new Olympics record. Congratulatioooooooooooooooooooooons!

Usain Bolt Wins Olympics Doubles: Sets a New Record