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2012 Olympics: Usain Bolt Wins Men's 100m

Jamaica's Usain Bolt continuing his title of being the "World's Fastest Man" with another gold medal in the 100m event at the 2012 Olympics.

Bolt finished the race with a time of 9.63 seconds, a new Olympic record. Right behind him was fellow countryman Yohan Blake who came in at 9.75 seconds.

An American was able to reach the podium, as Justin Gatlin finished with a time of 9.79 seconds. Tyson Gay was left out of the medals, finishing in fourth place with a time of 9.80 seconds. A third American in the race, Ryan Balley came in at 9.88 seconds.

The race was a tough one for former gold medalist Asafa Powell of Jamaica. He came up with an injury at one point during the race, and he finished in last with a time of 11.99 seconds.

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