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Oops, he did it again: Bolt sets new world record
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Updated: 2009-08-17 11:47

Oops, he did it again: Bolt sets new world record
Photographers take pictures of Usain Bolt of Jamaica as he celebrates after finishing first in the men's 100 metres final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, August 16, 2009. [Agencies]
That drew big applause.

Then the real show started.

Unlike the Olympics, when he skidded from the blocks, Bolt burst out this time in his yam-colored Pumas, opening a sizable lead on the field after 20 meters.

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From there, it could have been a stroll in the park. But there was no letting up this time. Before crossing the line, he glanced to his right to check on Gay once - not in the picture - and then back at the clock. His face lit up as he spotted the digits "9.58" appear on the screen next to the track.

The party was on. He grabbed a flag and did a victory lap with countryman Asafa Powell, who finished with the bronze (9.84).

They even stopped midway down the track and did a little dance number. Too bad the song wasn't from rapper Akon, who wrote about the sprinter in a song, the lyric going, "Quicker than Usain Bolt, the fastest thing runnin'."

Next came pictures - lots of flashes popping - and hugs as Bolt greeted everyone who called his name - and they were numerous. The entire victory lap took about 20 minutes.

Or about 19:50.42 longer than it took to run his 100.

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