The men's 100 metres competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom was held at the Olympic Stadium on 4–5 August 2012. Seventy-four athletes from 61 nations competed. Each nation w
The finalists awaiting starters orders
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Usain Bolt
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Usain St. Leo Bolt is a Jamaican retired sprinter. Widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, he is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 me
Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metres
…followed by three semi-finals of eight athletes each, which then reduced to eight athletes for the final. Leading up to this Olympics, defending champion Usain Bolt was the star of the sport, having set world records when winning the 100 metres and 200 metres in the previous Olympics and then improving both world…
Bolt in August 2009
Bolt at the Crystal Palace Meeting in 2007
"And a fair start, Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt is also out well. Here they come down the track. USAIN BOLT! SPRINTING AHEAD, WINNING BY DAYLIGHT!" —Tom Hammond, NBC Sports, with the call for the men's 100 metres final at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Bolt doing the "Lightning Bolt" just before breaking the 200 m world record in the Beijing National Stadium