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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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Memorable Moments: 2008 Beijing Olympics
Hi-res photos from all the exciting Olympic action, from Michael Phelps eight golds to Usain Bolt's three world records
Photo | Conversation | August 22, 2008
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BEIJING, China - Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the men's 100 meters final of the Beijing Olympics at the National...
Photo | October 13, 2008
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CAPTION: Aug 16, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Usain Bolt (JAM), right, reacts after winning the mens 100m final in a world record 9.71 at...
Photo | September 12, 2008
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IAAF Golden League - Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 05: Usain Bolt (L) of Jamaica celebrates victory with Asafa Powell after the Men's 100m during the IAAF...
Photo | September 05, 2008
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Jamaican Usain Bolt, right, and US Shawn Crawford, left, run the men's 200 m race at the Athletissima...
Photo | September 02, 2008
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Jamaican Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 100 m race at the Weltklasse Golden League athletics meeting...
Photo | August 29, 2008
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Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates winning the men's 200m final at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium during the...
Photo | August 23, 2008
LIGHTNING STRIKES!
Getty Images, AP PhotoBEIJING - AUGUST 16: Usain Bolt of Jamaica (R) celebrates as he approaches the line on his way to winning the Men...
Photo | August 22, 2008
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Olympics Day 14 - Athletics BEIJING - AUGUST 22: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning the Men's 4 x 100m Relay Final at the National...
Photo | August 22, 2008
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BEIJING - AUGUST 22: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after running the final leg in the Men's 4 x 100m Relay...
Photo | August 22, 2008
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BEIJING - AUGUST 22: Asafa Powell of Jamaica moves away from team mate Usain Bolt on his way to victory in the Men's 4 x 100m Relay Final at the...
Photo | August 22, 2008
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Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates winning the men's 200m final at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium during the...
Photo | August 21, 2008
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Jamaica's Usain Bolt starts a men's 200-meter semi-final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium...
Photo | August 21, 2008
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BEIJING - AUGUST 20: Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts after breaking the world record with a time of 19.30 to win...
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