Rio Olympics 2016: Usain Bolt’s ‘triple double’ brings out the best on Twitter

Sprinting legend Usain Bolt was one step closer to his ‘triple triple’ Olympic legacy as he won a third successive Olympic 200m gold on Thursday. Not many doubted that the 'world's fastest man' could race towards his eight gold medal and social media was as quick as the Jamaican to celebrate the victory nonetheless.

Another One #Gold #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/pKi59tGlsm

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 19, 2016

Bolt was closer to ‘athletic immortality’ when he won the 200m men’s individual final with a timing of 19.78 seconds for gold, leaps ahead of Canadian Andre de Grasse, who clinched silver with a timing of 20.02 seconds.

 @usainbolt #JAM has won #Gold in the 200m, defending his London 2012 title and completeing 2/3 of the triple-triple! #Athletics

— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 19, 2016

From former athletes' congratulations to sportsmen showing their love to even celebrities sharing some memes, here’s how Twitter reacted to the sprinter’s dash to victory.

Is anyone faster than @usainbolt?  #Olympics https://t.co/u26T0mfIhJ

— Vine (@vine) August 19, 2016

I wasn't old enough when Muhammad Ali was in his prime, but I imagine Usain Bolt comes close with his personality and dominance.

— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) August 19, 2016

Congrats to my friend and training partner @usainbolt Well done big man. A true inspiration and a living legend! pic.twitter.com/gYlGZzlUUz

— Yohan Blake (@YohanBlake) August 19, 2016

Silver after Bolt is really like Gold am I right? @De6rasse

— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) August 19, 2016

BREAKING: Usain Bolt is VERY FAST.

Another gold for the World's Fastest Man in the 200m! #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/qw3vn6ed2y

— Mashable (@mashable) August 19, 2016

We were all this Jamaican mother when we watched the sprint

How my Jamaican mother watches @usainbolt: #Rio2016  pic.twitter.com/8RRUB7l5Km

— Kendra (@KendraHansey) August 19, 2016

Ever noticed that the whole world becomes Jamaican when @usainbolt runs?
It's almost like the other runners don't exist!
What a phenomenon

— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) August 19, 2016

Bolt with "The Silencer" boi. I see you homie!!https://t.co/E0Vjlpa9uy

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 19, 2016

Shoutout to the International Cricket Council for this hilarious gem

.@usainbolt may be fast but he's found his match in @YUVSTRONG12! #Olympics #Rio2016 #Athletics pic.twitter.com/mwNAL58hWq

— ICC (@ICC) August 19, 2016

Let's just agree that we've all thought of this

I want to race Usain Bolt just to see how bad I would Lose.

— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) August 19, 2016

In case you need some reference, this is how badly you'd lose

#UsainBolt's speed measurement pic.twitter.com/wHtwlxPc5F

— Sulayman Makalo (@MakaloMansa) August 19, 2016

Bolt may have missed the world record in this sprint, but the jog, his eighth gold medal, still made Olympic history.

Usain Bolt has his eye on the world record.

So set your alarm - he's on at 2.30am!

More: https://t.co/w7UUZSwLHM pic.twitter.com/0cvTEVK9Sm

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 18, 2016

Congrats, @usainbolt on winning your 8th #gold medal! Men's 200m #Athletics #Olympics pic.twitter.com/kC3o52fB11

— Olympics (@Olympics) August 19, 2016

The Usain Bolt triple double:
2008:
2012:
2016:  pic.twitter.com/oRw4UVPeaA

— The Ringer (@ringer) August 19, 2016

Many cricketers joined the club in congratulating the legend.

How good are you!!! @usainbolt reasonable claim to fame...I am the fastest man on the planet 3 times over@Rio2016_en

— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) August 19, 2016

Usain unbolted once again!!These records aren't going to be broken in a hurry.Salute the legend.#Rio2016

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) August 19, 2016

Simply put,there will never be another @usainbolt #thechosenone

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) August 19, 2016

USAIN BOLT you Beauty.. Have we just witnessed History.. #differentleague #whattaman

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) August 19, 2016

Let's just agree that you'd need to be very crafty to beat The Bolt.

Other sprinters need to take notes off Prince Harry on how to beat Usain Bolt.#Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/AYCzFqKmJx

— William Hill Aus (@WillHillAus) August 19, 2016

The Twitterati didn't miss out on the opportunity to mention some Olympics drama while congratulating bolt

Haven’t seen anyone run faster than Usain Bolt since Ryan Lochte.

— Leigh Ellis (@LeighEllis) August 19, 2016

Neither Bolt or de Grasse's times came anywhere close to Lochte's sprint through customs to make it onto his flight out of Brazil. #Rio2016

— Andy Bowers (@evilpez4) August 19, 2016

- Bolt will be back for 2020.
- Phelps will be back for 2020.
- Lochte will be in jail by 2020.

— Cujo Knows (@cujoknows) August 19, 2016

With the 200m sprint out of the way, only one match remains for Bolt to sprint into history!

#Rio2016 Olympics: @usainbolt keeps hopes alive for "triple triple" after third 200m #gold https://t.co/pWLEDbOq9h pic.twitter.com/NgkEy2Pbqj

— FirstpostSports (@FirstpostSports) August 19, 2016