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Men's 4x100-meter relay 2012 Olympics
LONDON (CNN) -- Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake led their team to gold and a new world record in the men's 4x100-meter relay final Saturday night, bringing a thrilling end to competition at the London Olympic Stadium.
The four-man Jamaican team finished in 36.84, with Bolt drawing cheers as he ran the electrifying last leg.
"For me, it's just a wonderful feeling to end on a high note," he told the BBC with a big smile. "I knew it was possible, I wish we could have gone faster, but I guess it leaves room for improvement."
It was the third gold medal of the London Games for Bolt, who already made history at these Olympics by winning back-to-back 100-meter and 200-meter titles.
The U.S. team, which included Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay, came in second with 37.04, matching the previous world record and setting a new national record.
The four-man Jamaican team finished in 36.84, with Bolt drawing cheers as he ran the electrifying last leg.
"For me, it's just a wonderful feeling to end on a high note," he told the BBC with a big smile. "I knew it was possible, I wish we could have gone faster, but I guess it leaves room for improvement."
It was the third gold medal of the London Games for Bolt, who already made history at these Olympics by winning back-to-back 100-meter and 200-meter titles.
The U.S. team, which included Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay, came in second with 37.04, matching the previous world record and setting a new national record.
Usain Bolt's Gold in the 2012 Olympics 100 Meter Sprint
Bolt, the 25-year-old Jamaican, defended his lofty status as World's Fastest Man by winning the 100-meter title in an Olympic-record time of 9.63 seconds. Jamaica's Yohan Blake finished second in 9.75 seconds, and Justin Gatlin of the U.S. was third in 9.79 seconds. "This is where I wanted to become a legend," Bolt said. When he approached the starting blocks at 9:52 p.m. local time, thousands of flashbulbs framed the scene. Bolt, whose 6-foot-5 frame is packed with fast-twitch muscle fiber, made an elaborate series of hand gestures, and the crowd roared. More than 2 million people applied for tickets to the session, with 80,000 winning the lottery. What they witnessed was something remarkable.
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