The moments that prove Usain Bolt is the greatest showman
Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world and he knows it. Just watch his face as he looks at the clock at the end of a race, his expression says it all.
On Sunday, the animated world record holder won the Men's 100-meter sprint at the Rio Olympics, retaining his status as the fastest man in the world. During the winning race, Bolt was captured smiling as he sprinted to victory. The photo spread rapidly across social media.
The Jamaican sprinter is known for his signature lighting bolt pose, but his unique showmanship has been present in every Olympic event he has competed in. "People come to see you run fast, but they also come to see a show, a performance… that’s what I give them," Bolt has said previously.
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Bolt’s incredible self confidence is seen in his world record times and his spirited celebrations. Check out the moments that make him one of the greatest showmen in the world.
Men's 100 meter semifinal during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty
Men's 200 meter final at the 2013 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty
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Men's 4x100 meter final during the 2013 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Ian Walton/Getty
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Men's 100 meter final during the 2015 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. Credit: Michael Steele/Getty
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Men's 200 meter final during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Credit: Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images
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Men's 200 meter at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty
Men's 100 meter final during the 2015 Sainsbury's Anniversary Games in London, England. Credit: Ian Walton/Getty
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Men's 200 meter final during the 2015 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. Credit: Ian Walton/Getty
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Men's 100 meter final during the 2015 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. Credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty
Men's 200 meter final during the 2009 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Berlin, Germany. Credit: Michael Steele/Getty
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