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It may be something to do with his name; since the invincible Usain Bolt literally bolted out the starter's block at Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing today creating not only Olympic history but also Caribbean history by championing the 100 meter final. Doing Jamaica proud, it was an astounding race for the 21 year old Bolt who clocked a breathtaking 9.69 second finish, setting a new world record and garnering an Olympic gold medal.
The expected faceoff with Asafa Powell, who until recently held the world record went completely 'out the window' as Bolt led the 100 meter sprinter pack leaving Powell, who finished the race in 9.95 seconds, way behind.
Clocking in 5th in the race, Powell came in behind Richard Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago, who earned himself the silver medal at 9.89 seconds and Walter Dix, an NCAA United States champion who picked up the bronze medal with his 9.91 run.
It's being touted as the night that Canadian, Donovan Bailey's long-standing Olympic record, set in the 1996 Atlanta Games came crashing to the ground. Bailey had a 9.84 gold win then.
Tyson Gay of the United States, who was the reigning world champion, did not qualify for this final race as he finished 5th in his semifinal heat in a time of 10.05 seconds. A tendon injury in his hamstring, suffered
after the US Olympic trials is cited as the cause of Gay's second-rate performance.
Overjoyed, Bolt gave the more than 90,000 spectators a taste of the new Jamaican 'Nah Linga' dance while the stadium's sound system blasted reggae music. Bolt, who has been outstanding on the track since high school, hung
onto his moment - waving the Jamaican flag and holding up his track shoes.
Gearing up for his 22nd birthday next week, Bolt was accompanied to Beijing by his father Mr. Wilby Bolt, who was practically speechless following the win. "He surprised me..." his dad exclaimed, as he joined in congratulating his son.
Before heading off for drug testing Bolt mentioned his one desire at that moment was to hurry up and get home to Jamaica, where he wants to celebrate at Quad Night Club.
