They say lightning never strikes twice, let alone three times, but Usain Bolt has his eyes set on immortality after again claiming the title of fastest man in the world.
The Jamaican sprint legend emerged victorious in his grudge match against American Justin Gatlin to win his third successive gold medal in the 100m final race on Sunday night, running the track in 9.81 seconds.
Gatlin, who finished in 9.89 seconds, took home the silver medal while Andre De Grasse of Canada nabbed the bronze.
It was an epic sprint for the line and midway Gatlin appeared to have got the better of Bolt. But Bolt picked up and ran first over the line, his face immediately breaking into his signature showman smile.
Sunday was the race the planet tuned into see and Bolt ensured he would become the first athlete to ever win the 100m three times – and at three straight Olympics.
Bolt is now just two races away from completing the ‘triple triple’ and winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.
It would be the perfect final Olympics for the legend, who has repeatedly said he will retire after Rio.
Bolt, who hopes to break the world record in the 200m – his favorite event – on Thursday added that he would be disappointed if he did not complete the ‘triple triple’.
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