Stunning Bolt sets 200m world record at Olympics
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BEIJING (AFP) — Jamaica's Usain Bolt broke the 200-meter world record to complete the first Olympic golden sprint double in 24 years, surging ahead from the start to win Wednesday's final in 19.30 seconds.
Just four days after shattering his own world 100m record and on the eve of his 22nd birthday, Bolt pulled away around the curve and stretched his victory margin, with Churandy Martina of Dutch Antilles runner-up in 19.82.
Usain Bolt celebrates as he crosses the line to win the men's 200m final in Beijing
Bolt, who had not before been pressed to run to the finish line at these ...
