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Usain BoltAthlete Card | Olympics Track and Field Medal TrackerInjuries have restricted the arrival of Jamaica's Usain Bolt on the international scene of stars but signs of his unquestioned talent were on view in 2002 when he became the youngest 200m junior world champion at 15 years and 332 days when he crossed the line in 19.93 seconds. On May 31, 2008, Bolt made headlines around the world with a stunning new world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100m.
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Bolt, Richards named athletes of 2009
Associated PressSprinter Usain Bolt of Jamaica and 400-meter runner Sanya Richards of the United States have won their second IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Bolt, Gay to race at least 3 times
Associated PressSprint stars Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Tyson Gay of the U.S. will race each other at least three times at elite Diamond League meetings next year.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Gay, Richards win Jesse Owens awards
Associated PressTyson Gay and Sanya Richards have both won the Jesse Owens Award for a second time.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Johnson's historic quest continues
Terry Blount, ESPN.comThe message rang loud and clear Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway: Jimmie Johnson is well on his way to winning a fourth straight Cup title. In a cakewalk.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009
Bolt granted diplomatic passport
Associated PressSprint star Usain Bolt was appointed an ambassador-at-large by Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding during a ceremony Thursday. Bolt was also granted a diplomatic passport.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Contenders for IAAF awards announced
Associated PressJamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva are the leading contenders for the IAAF athlete of the year awards.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Jamaica's Mills quitting after 22 years
Associated PressUsain Bolt's coach will continue working with the Olympic champion and world record holder even though he is stepping down as Jamaica's national team coach after 22 years.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Empty Nest: Olympic stadium unused
Associated PressChinese officials continue to struggle to find uses for the Bird's Nest Stadium, the iconic centerpiece of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009
AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle
In this Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 file photo Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates winning the gold in the men's 200-meter final during the athletics competitions in...
Photo | November 03, 2009Who belongs in the style file?
Scoop Jackson, Page 2Who's stylish in the sports world these days? Page 2's Scoop Jackson offers up his list.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Dreaming of Colts vs. Saints on Feb. 7
Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2Tuesday Morning Quarterback says the Colts and Saints both won't go undefeated, but would make a fabulous Super Bowl pairing.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Bolt adopts abandoned cheetah cub
Associated PressThe world's fastest man adopted the animal kingdom's fastest sprinter Monday, as Usain Bolt welcomed a new baby cheetah named Lightning Bolt into his life.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
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NAIROBI, KENYA - NOVEMBER 2: In this handout photograph provided by the Zeitz Foundation, Usain Bolt the Olympic and world sprint champion holds a cheetah cub at the headquarters of the Kenyan...
Photo | November 02, 2009Damon steals the show in Game 4
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comTwo stolen bases on one pitch. Johnny Damon's ninth-inning feat might end up as the defining moment of the World Series.
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