00:00In the world of athletics, there's a name that reverberates through history.
00:07A name that became synonymous with speed, grace, and unyielding determination.
00:23Usain Bolt
00:47Born in Shearwood, Content, Jamaica, Usain Bolt's journey to Olympic glory began amidst the
00:52vibrant rhythms of his homeland.
00:59But his destiny stretched far beyond these shores.
01:07The Athens Olympics marked the debut of a sprinter whose potential would rewrite the history of track and field.
01:16Already a junior record holder of the 200 metres with a sub-20 time, Bolt headed to the 2004 Athens Olympic Games with confidence.
01:23However, he was hampered by a leg injury and was eliminated in the first round of the 200 metres with a disappointing time of 21.05 seconds.
01:45In the following four years, he would continue to train in Jamaica and arrived in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in great shape,
02:04having already set a world record in the 100 metres with a time of 9.72 seconds and a world-leading time in the 200 metres earlier that year.
02:19Bolt exploded onto the world stage, captivating hearts with his infectious charisma.
02:31In the 100 metres, he breathed through the heat, jogging at the end of each round.
02:38In the semi-final, he also backed off at the end, making his 9.85 time look easy.
03:06The world eagerly awaited what magic he could deliver in the final.
03:24Could he win in the biggest stage with all eyes on him?
03:28Not only did he win with a huge margin,
03:56but he broke his own world record, stopping the clock in an astonishing 9.69 seconds.
04:03An iconic race.
04:05Already on top of the world, the script for the 200 metres competition was very similar.
04:12Bolt went through the first and second rounds with impeccable ease.
04:22Bolt went through the first and second rounds with the first and second rounds with the first and second rounds.
04:59And controlled his semi-final heat, saving his energy in the final meters.
05:29The stage was set for the big final.
05:35He was the clear-cut favourite, but the long-standing record of Michael Johnson of 19.32 seconds seemed unreachable.
05:43With a time of 19.30 seconds, he set his second world record in as many Olympic finals in incredible fashion.
06:10And he continued dominating in the following four years, winning multiple world championship titles and breaking his own world record in both distances.
06:23But even legends face adversity.
06:33In London, doubts emerged as injuries loomed.
06:36The question lingered.
06:38Could Bolt recapture his glory?
06:40He left little doubts as he powered through the heat to reach the final, aiming to become the first man to successfully defend an Olympic 100m title since Carl Lewis did it in 1988.
07:01Back, baby, all day, every day.
07:08On your own.
07:15Set.
07:18In a star-studied race, he came up on top with an Olympic record time of 9.64 seconds that still stands to this day.
07:46All day, every day.
08:04In the 200m competition, Bolt looked as strong as ever, determined to defend his Olympic title.
08:10On your marks.
08:33Next, let's continue in.
08:58His compatriot Johan Blake
09:28emerged as his main rival in the showdown.
09:58At a time of 19.32 seconds, Bolt became the first man in history to defend both the 100 and
10:15200-metre Olympic sprint titles.
10:42On Bolt's final event, he was part of Jamaica's gold-medal winning 4x100-metre relay team.
11:43In the following seasons, he continued to build on his superstar resume with six more
11:49world titles in 2013 and 2015 in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100-metre relay.
11:57Listen to the roar for Jamaica, a contingent of competitors that includes the world's fastest
12:14ever man, Usain Bolt, the showman that has brought athletics to its most popular phase.
12:32In his final Olympic Games in Rio 2016, Bolt navigated the first round and semi-final of the 100 metres
12:39with relative ease and qualified for his third consecutive final, with his eyes set on becoming
12:45the first athlete to win the event three times at an Olympic Games.
13:11On your marks.
13:12Gatlin got a good enough start.
13:13Bolt was a bit slow to begin.
13:14He's got some work to do.
13:15Gatlin's in front.
13:16Bolt stretching out now.
13:17He's coming after him.
13:18He's immortal now.
13:19Usain's done it.
13:20All the way from Beijing to London and now to Rio.
13:27It is one of the greatest athletic achievements of all time, if not the very greatest.
13:50Very greatest.
14:21Nothing could stop him now and it was time for him to enjoy his favorite event, the 200 meters.
14:51He won his semi-final heat in an iconic close finish with Andre de Grasse that sent him on to the final.
15:15Could he make history once again with the weight of expectation on his shoulders?
15:20Usain Bolt!
15:32On your marks.
15:39Set.
15:44Set.
15:46Set.
15:48Set.
15:49Set.
15:51Set.
15:53Set.
15:56Set.
15:58Let's see.
16:00Set.
16:04The answer was an emphatic yes, stopping the clock at 19.79 seconds, dominating the rest
16:24of the field.
16:27Bolt ran the anchor leg for the finals of the 4x100m relay and secured his third goal
16:50in Rio, putting an exclamation point to his unforgettable career.
17:05His legacy transcends records and medals.
17:12A testament to resilience, passion and the pursuit of greatness.
17:20How have you dominated for so long?
17:31It's just dedication, I've always wanted more.
17:34I was never satisfied with what I had, I always wanted more and I kept on pushing myself because
17:38I wanted to be the greatest.
17:59The end of the day of the year, I wanted to be the greatest.
18:09I'm not sure you thought I was a leader but I wish I had a certain degree.
18:16But I know that I realize that you're a person and I got something.
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