Usain Bolt has made Olympic history – becoming the first man to successfully defend both Olympic sprint titles.
The Jamaican sprinter beat off competition from rival and close friend Yohan Blake to romp home and win gold in the 200m final.
Bolt clocked a time of 19.32 seconds with Blake winning the silver medal and Jamaican compatriot Warren Weir getting bronze.
After crossing the line first to thunderous cheers, Bolt gave his customary arms outstretched, lighting bolt pose, before milking applause from spectators on his victory parade, draped in a Jamaican flag.
The tall figure of Bolt was out ahead of his rivals from the start and he again appeared to casually slow up deliberately before he crossed the line, his winning time of 19.32 seconds outside his own world record of 19.19 seconds.
Prince Harry was among the delighted spectators.
He and Bolt took part in a pre-Olympic “race” – which Prince Harry “won” – during a royal visit to Jamaica in March. The Jamaican trio marched around the outside of the running track, play-acting with the sports photographers surrounding them and Jamaican fans in the crowd.
