Bolt Breaks World Record in 9.69

Usain Bolt(R) of Jamaica reacts as he lunges into the finish line during men's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 16, 2008.
 

Jamaica's Usain Bolt displays the national flag of Jamaica after taking men's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 16, 2008. Usain Bolt claimed the title of the event and broke the world record.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after taking men's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Usain Bolt claimed the title of the event and rewrote the world record to 9.69".

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with bare feet after men's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 16, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 16, 2008)

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