Bolt sets world alight again

PARIS: Jamaica's Usain Bolt was again the highlight of a thrilling year of athletics, claiming triple gold and a double sprint record at the World Athletics Championships in August.

Bolt, who had in 2008 set the Beijing Olympics alight with a treble gold showing in record time, again lived up to top billing in Berlin.

The 21-year-old, whose razzmatazz and light-heartedness have offered a much-needed breath of fresh air to the world of athletics, shattered his own world records for the 100m and 200m, clocking 9.58 and 19.19sec respectively, while Jamaica again won the 4x100m relay to complete his hat-trick of gold medals.