Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt

Athlete Card | Olympics Track and Field Medal Tracker

Injuries 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.

After recently setting a new 100m world record of 9.69 seconds as well as a new 200m world record of 19.30 seconds in Beijing, Bolt became the first since Carl Lewis in 1984 to win gold in both races in the same Olympic Games.

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Jamaica's Mills quitting after 22 years

Associated Press

Usain 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, 2009

Who to watch at 2009 track worlds

Luke Cyphers, ESPN The Magazine

Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay aren't the only runners to keep on your radar during the world track and field championships. Here are more athletes to watch as the meet kicks off Saturday in Berlin.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Gay runs 9.77 at Golden Gala

Associated Press

Tyson Gay of the United States has run the fastest 100 meters of the year in 9.77 seconds at the Golden Gala.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Gay runs wind-aided 9.75 in Oregon

Associated Press

It took Tyson Gay only 9.75 seconds to prove that, yes, he's healthy, and leave the rest of the world wondering what he might do next.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Bolt finishes 100m in 10.00 seconds

Associated Press

Usain Bolt beats two Americans in the 100 meters at the Festival of Excellence.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009