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Bolt set to play for Manchester United – in friendly

September 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The fastest man on the planet – Usain Bolt – could make an appearance for Manchester United next season in a friendly game against Real Madrid. Bolt urged fans to help persuade United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him … read more »

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Usain Bolt achieves historic Olympic sprint double with 200m win

August 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Usain Bolt won the men’s 200m in emphatic style tonight, earning his title as the world’s greatest ever sprinter. The 25-year-old Jamaican powered home in 19.32 seconds, just a fraction outside the Olympic record of 19.30 – and he raised … read more »

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Kenya’s David Rudisha wins 800m Olympic Gold

August 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

While the world watches Usain Bolt try to record a historic double on Thursday by winning the 200 metres, one other athlete could steal some of Bolt’s thunder; David Rudisha. The 23-year old Kenyan dominates his event, the 800 metres, … read more »

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Usain Bolt wins Men’s 100m Olympic gold

August 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Usain Bolt is the world’s fastest man – and  wins Men’s 100m Olympic gold at the London 2012 Olympics Jamaica’s Usain Bolt sealed the legendary status he so craves after sprinting to a convincing victory in the men’s Olympic 100m to … read more »

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Usain Bolt’s shocking DQ ends three-year reign in 100

August 28, 2011 by benim

Usain Bolt had another stunning performance in the world championships. This time, it didn’t involve him crossing the finish line in the fastest time ever recorded. The world’s fastest man broke out of the starting block early in Sunday’s 100 … read more »

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Kenya sweep medals at athletics worlds

August 27, 2011 by benim

Kenya’s women distance runners dominated the opening day of the world championships on Saturday, remarkably snapping up all six medals on offer in the 10,000m and marathon. But there was heartbreak for Steve Hooker and Christine Ohuruogu in South Korea. … read more »

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