Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Star Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt wrote his name in the history books, winning his third consecutive Olympic title in the men's 100 metre event at the Rio Games here.
The multiple Olympic champion powered to victory in 9.81 seconds here on Sunday.
American star Justin Gatlin -- Bolt's biggest rival in the competition -- was the leader till the middle stages before the Jamaican started to pull away, taking the silver with an impressive 9.84 seconds.
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