Usain Bolt of Jamaica won his second straight Olympic gold medal in the men’s 100 meters Sunday, crossing the line in an Olympic-record 9.63 seconds. Bolt joined Carl Lewis as only the second man to go back-to-back in track’s biggest race. After taking half a victory lap around the track, he stopped, kissed the track and gave his now-famous “To The World” pose, pointing both fingers in the air while the fans screamed. Images of Bolt's big win.
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, center, leads Netherlands’ Churandy Martina, left, United State’s Ryan Bailey, second left, United States’ Justin Gatlin, third right, Jamaica’s Yohan Blake, second right, and United States’ Tyson Gay in the men’s 100-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium. AP
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, left, crosses the finish line ahead of Jamaica’s Yohan Blake to win gold in the men’s 100-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium. AP
Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning gold in the Men’s 100m Final on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Getty Images
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt reacts to his win in the men’s 100-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium. AP
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates winning gold in the men’s 100-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium. Getty Images
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates winning gold in the men’s 100-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium. AP
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