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Usain Bolt Sets a new Mens 100m World Record with an official Time of 9.58secs

Bolt was in devastating form here on Sunday with a stunning World Record Championships.

In one of his best starts ever, Bolt had things under control from early and was alone by the midway stage, which he had time to look both sides.

And even as he approaches the finish line, Bolt was looking at the clock, which later triggered a huge celebration.

Asafa Powell, who finished third in 9.84, joined Bolt in the celebration.

“I knew I was ready,” said Bolt who improved his previous 9.69secs world record, which gave him gold at last summer’s Olympics.
“I knew if I execute my race I would have this race,” he added.

American Tyson Gay was also impressive for 9.71, a new national record.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Daniel Bailey, Bolt training partner, was fourth in 9.94

100m Finals Held @ The Aug. 16, 2009 World Champs in Germany.

Perfect timing: Bolt shows off his new world record in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. Photo: REUTERS