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- August 20, 2008: Bolt won the 200 meters with a time of 19.30SI.com: Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins 200m in record time...
- Bolt broke the previous world record time of 19.32, set by Michael Johnson at the 1996 Summer OlympicsSI.com: Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins 200m in record time...
- Bolt also won a gold medal and broke a world record in the 100 metersSI.com: Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins 200m in record time...
- Bolt is the first man to break world records in both sprint events at an OlympicsSI.com: Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins 200m in record time...
- Bolt was set to compete for his third gold medal in the men's 4x100m relay on August 21, 2008BBC News: Bolt claims 200m gold with record (August 20, 2008)
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On August 20, 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt broke the world record by winning the 200 meters at the 2008 Summer Olympics with a time of 19.30 seconds. Bolt broke the previous world record held by Michael Johnson and became the first man to sweep the 100 and 200 meter men's gold medals at the Olympic Games since Carl Lewis in 1984.SI.com: Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins 200m in record time...
Usain Bolt Fast Facts
- Born: August 21, 1986
- Birthplace: Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Resides: Kingston, Jamaica
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 198 lbs
- High school: William Knibb Memorial High School
- First broke the 100-meter world record on May 31, 2008 (9.72 seconds)
- Broke his own record on August 16, 2008, at the 2008 Olympics (9.69 seconds)
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Usain Bolt 200m World Record Questions
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After breaking so many world records, is Usain Bolt the next sprinting legend? 12 AnswersThere is no question about it, yes Usain Bolt is fast becoming a legend, even at this very minute he has entered world record books as the fastest 100 mtrs runn... read more -
Usain Bolt? 5 AnswersHe should just run. There is much more to basestealing that just running, there is technique, reading the pitcher's move to the base, getting the proper jump. ... read more -
Guinness book of world records? 2 Answersthis is the video of the most flexible man performing on.stage. ... read more -
Usain Bolt broke the world 100 metres record tonight with 9.58 seconds. What do you think of this? Cah he get even faster? 2 AnswersDefinitely. Consider that most thought he was not in record form for the WCs and that the track was not fast enough for a record. Then put that in context of a ... read more
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