Churandy Martina (left, in red) of the Netherlands Antilles wins Silver
Jamaican Usain Bolt dashed through the finish line of the Men’s 200m to complete a rare sprint double by winning the Men’s 200m, days after having won the Men’s 100m at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Bolt set a new world record of 19.30 seconds in the Men’s 200m final to take the gold medal in this event on August 20. His elegant and relaxed performance has captivated the world of Athletics.
Churandy Martina of the Netherlands Antilles took silver with his nation’s best ever time of 19.82 seconds, striding in ahead of bronze medalist Shawn Crawford from the United States at 19.96 seconds.
Bolt has become the first man to win the 100m and 200m in the same Olympics since Carl Lewis in 1984.
This Jamaican sprint giant entered into the final of the Men’s 200m as favorite after leaving the world in awe after his phenomenal 9.69s world record triumph in the Men’s 100m on August 16.
Predominantly renowned for his 200m talent, Bolt made headlines earlier this year when he stormed onto the 100m scene, clocking 9.72s to break the world record in New York in May. Initially, Bolt was using the 100m for "speed work" to improve on his more favored 200m.
Bolt has now run the three fastest 200m times in the world this year, including 19.67s (Athens), 19.76s (London) and 19.83s (Ostrava). His winning 19.67s at the Athens Grand Prix in July was the fifth-fastest ever.
Churandy Martina of the Netherlands Antilles took silver with his nation’s best ever time of 19.82 seconds, striding in ahead of bronze medalist Shawn Crawford from the United States at 19.96 seconds.
Martina and Crawford eagerly joined Bolt in his spirited celebrations, laughing and dancing and posing for the world while draped in their national colors.