Usain Bolt won the race in 9.79sec followed closely by Justin Gatlin with 9.80sec, Gatlin has been in great shape running 9.77sec in the semi-final while Bolt was very much slower. it was one of the toughest race for the people's champion who has been struggling but managed to edge the American when it mattered most, the winning time is Bolt's slowest of all his championship victories but his fastest this year.
The final was just as prolific by the numbers. Trayvon
Bromell and Andre De Grasse, the next generation of world sprinters, tied for
the bronze medal, each of them running 9.92 after long collegiate seasons. Mike
Rodgers was an isolated fourth in 9.94 before Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell and
Vicaut were all given 10.00 in finishing sixth, seventh and eighth.
After the victory the Jamaican however claimed he didn't have any doubt about himself heading in to the finals against Gatlin.
"I never doubt myself," Bolt said.
"I
know my ability. It wasn’t a perfect race but I got it done. I
definitely think this was my hardest race. I’ ve been through a lot this
season, it’s been rough and Justin been running great showing up
running fast times. I knew it wouldn’t be easy.
He showed the world why he is still the world’s fastest man, even when he is not the best shape he can get the job done. Bolt did not blink when facing his
toughest assignment.
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