Usain
Bolt is one of the most remarkableathletes in the world. The
Jamaicansprinter is widely known
as the fastest man on Earth. He is also called ¡°Lightning Bolt.¡± Recently,
he set unique world record at the London 2012 Olympics. He became
the first man to hold both Olympic sprint
titles after winning gold in the 200-meter race.
Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986 in Jamaica. The fastest man
in the world set many world records.
Recently, he became a real legend in London by holding
both the 100 meters and 200 meters world records for the first time in world
history!
Bolt also set the world record in the 4¡¿100 meters relayalong with his teammates at the London 2012
Olympics. He is a five-time Olympic gold medalist. He is also
the first man ever to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter title at
consecutive Olympics.
Bolt showed the whole world once again that
he is the real sporting legend. He finished in a time of 19.32
seconds in the men¡¯s 200
meters final.
The time equaled the world record
set by Michael Johnson at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Statisticians estimated the record would
last another quarter of a century.
¡°It¡¯s what I came here to do, I¡¯m now a legend,¡± Bolt said after a
joyous victory lap.
¡°I¡¯m also the greatest athlete to live. I am in the same category as Michael Johnson,
the legendary sprinter. I¡¯m honored.
It¡¯s all about Michael Johnson for me. I grew up watching him break
world records. He¡¯s a great athlete,¡± Bold added with a bright smile.