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Jaimaicans fans express joy for Bolt's title

Xinhua, August 24, 2015 Adjust font size:

Once again the Jamaican people on Sunday expressed joy for the victory of Usain Bolt in the 100m race at IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) World Championships currently held in Beijing.

According to Jaimaican daily Jamaica observer, people in the country are very glad for Bolt's supremacy as the world's fasted man. Bolt defeated his rival Gatlin and retained the 100m title on Sunday.

In the local daily's social media sites, people shared their joy.

For example, Vaughn Mowatt said "What's Beijing without Bolt? An empty nest!."

"This man has done much for our beloved country Jamaica! He has given us hope when there was not much, his drive and determination should be a lesson beyond sports...Congratulations Mr.Bolt, you are more valuable to Jamaica than you will ever know," said Karl Henry.

In Twitter, user 'Jahb' said "When you good you good!! Congratulations Mr. Bolt. The world bows at your feet."

User Ellydeedo said "All when Bolt is not fit those American Drug runners just cannot beat him. They are so much ashamed of themselves they can't face the camera. Away with the American Drug runners. Lot's of respect to our Jamaican Athletes." Endi