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OLYMPICS ALERT — Bolt Is first to repeat as winner of 100 and 200 meters

Published 1:54 pm Thursday, August 9, 2012

By New York Times News Service, via Peninsula Daily News

Jamaica's Usain Bolt reacts as he wins the men's 200-meter final to become the first man with two Olympic titles at that distance. The Associated Press
Jamaica's Usain Bolt reacts as he wins the men's 200-meter final to become the first man with two Olympic titles at that distance. The Associated Press

By New York Times News Service, via Peninsula Daily News

Usain Bolt of Jamaica ran into history Thursday night, becoming the first sprinter to win the 100 and 200 meters in consecutive Olympics.

With so much ease that he seemed to coast over the final 20 meters, Bolt won the 200 ahead of his main rival and Jamaican countryman, Yohan Blake.

Bolt finished in 19.32 seconds to Blake’s 19.44. Warren Weir made it a sweep for Jamaica, winning bronze in 19.84.

After crossing the finish line first, Bolt dropped to the track and did five push-ups.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/10/sports/olympics/olympic-mens-200-meters-bolt-and-blake.html?emc=na

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