Bolt Seizes Fame Again At London Olympic Sprint
Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter, defends his title as the World’s Fastest Man amid doubts after injuries and setbacks. He wins the 100 in the second-fastest time in history, backs his claim to greatness, and eyes the 200 and 4x100 relay as he plans further glory in London.
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Phelps Retires as Possibly Greatest Olympian Ever
Michael Phelps ends his career with 22 Olympic medals, the most in history, including eight golds in Beijing and four golds in London. Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt also star, with Franklin set to become America’s new swimming icon. Sun Yang exults after a record 1500m free win, while Canada’s Ryan Cochrane and Tunisia’s Otis Mellouli claim silver and bronze. Ranomi Kromowidjojo seals a sprint double with an Olympic record in the 50 free.
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