Usain Bolt claim three 100m Olympic titles (Photos)

World’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has become the very first sprinter ever to claim three 100m Olympic titles. Bolt, the existing world record holder with 9.58 seconds, comfortably crossed the line in 9.81, the slowest time out of any one of his major 100m wins.

America’s Justin Gatlin , who had been banned for doping offences, finished second – 0.8 seconds behind the winner. Andre De Grasse of Canada took the bronze medal crossing the line in 9.91 seconds. Despite Gatlin coming out from the blocks quicker, and dominating the very first half of the race, Bolt set his usual second-wind cogs in motion and steamed to the lead.

The others really did go down the history lane, as Bolt surged throughout the line in first to claim his seventh Olympic gold medal. The Jamaican is currently well on his method to completing his “triple triple” with the 200m and 4 x 100m events to go.