Bolt Scorches Track in Berlin

Exactly one year after Usain Bolt set alight the track and field program at the Beijing Olympics he has done it again. This time it comes at the track and field world championships in Berlin.

Last year he ran 9.69. I was privileged to witness that great run as I enjoyed the awesome atmosphere from within the bird’s nest. This time I had to settle for watching on tv. It was once again an amazing performance with Bolt not only winning but breaking the world record. He was clear of second place Tyson Gay as he crossed the line to stop the clock at an incredible 9.58 seconds. This is one of the great track and field world records.

Gay was about 2 metres back when he crossed in 9.71 seconds and former world record holder Asafa Powell crossed in 9.84 seconds to claim bronze. Gay was defending champion and was back in a major final after going out in the semi’s in Beijing.

Bolt came out of the blocks in smart fashion and by mid-race had established a lead that only increased as he effortlessy completed the 100m dash.

Last year in Beijing he followed up the 100m win with gold in the 200m. Can he repeat that performance in 2009?

Now with such an amazing 100m track and field world record what can Bolt do next? Can he run even faster?

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