The Men’s 100m Olympic Final – 5th August 2012
Billed as the Blue Riband of the Olympics, tonight’s Men’s 100m final has been eagerly anticipated since Usain Bolt blew the record away in Beijing back in 2008 with an astonishing time of 9.69 seconds.
Here’s how it unfolded on Twitter:
They're out: Thompson, Powell, Gay, Blake, Gatlin, Bolt, Bailey & Martina race for the 100m glory. Who do YOU think will win? #bbc2012
— BBC Radio 5 live (@bbc5live) August 5, 2012
100m Final almost upon us? Where's your money? I'm calling it for Bolt in another insane time.
— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) August 5, 2012
One minute and counting… #100m Our hearts are racing already.
— Team GB (@TeamGB) August 5, 2012
http://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/statuses/232216797913423873
We've been waiting four years for this bit! (oh oh oh..have I got time for a wee?)
— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) August 5, 2012
Im going 9.68, Bolt to win, but i like The Beast!!
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 5, 2012
http://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/statuses/232216974002884610
Even the build-up to the 100m final is pure theatre.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) August 5, 2012
Here we go….
— Chris Hoy (@chrishoy) August 5, 2012
Blistering. Breathtaking. Brilliant. Bolt.
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 5, 2012
Ladies & gents – welcome to the first ever men's 100m Final Twitter commentary! They're off!…and it's over! Usain Bolt wins! #London2012
— London 2012 (@London2012) August 5, 2012
Bolt WINS #bbc2012 The second fastest time in history. Reaction: http://t.co/4YKmcdGy
— BBC Radio 5 live (@bbc5live) August 5, 2012
Wow. Just..wow.
— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) August 5, 2012
#100mfinal Blink and you missed it – @UsainBolt has done it!
— Team GB (@TeamGB) August 5, 2012
Defending champion Usain Bolt wins the men's 100m Olympic final in a time of 9.64secs #BBC2012 http://t.co/NjdrAo04
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 5, 2012
That poor steadicam guy probably had a heart attack trying to catch Bolt on the warm down.
— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) August 5, 2012
Usain Bolt – in less than the time it took to Tweet this.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) August 5, 2012
Bolt! First man ever to retain the Olympic 100m title. New Olympic record. 9.63
— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) August 5, 2012
http://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/statuses/232218111716249600
Usain Bolt wins London 2012 100m final in 9.63 seconds (revised) – a new Olympic record #London2012
— The Sport Review (@TheSportReview) August 5, 2012
WOW! What a race! Bolt is the man! I'm hanging up my crystal ball though, I was 0.07 out with my prediction..
— Chris Hoy (@chrishoy) August 5, 2012
Wow, that was special! Bolt, Olympic legend!
— James Watson (@jameswatson5) August 5, 2012
Second fastest 100m ever. Bolt was accelerating away from them by the end.
— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) August 5, 2012
Jamaican Usain Bolt's winning time in men's 100m final rounded down to 9.63secs – an Olympic record #BBC2012 http://t.co/KbywU3Nz
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 5, 2012
Really wanted Blake to step out of Bolt's shadow there but so happy for a Jamaican 1-2! #ProudHalfJamaican
— Ruebyn Richards (@RuebynRichards) August 5, 2012
Pic: Usain Bolt strikes his famous pose after winning the #100mfinal at #London2012 – a fantastic moment pic.twitter.com/kZBCAy49
— London 2012 (@London2012) August 5, 2012
In case it was so quick you missed it, here's a still of the finish line for your viewing pleasure http://t.co/UCRTYIxW pic.twitter.com/xWLoMLnD
— Telegraph Sport (@TelegraphSport) August 5, 2012
Dazzling evening in the Olympic stadium watching the world's fastest man blaze to glory. Terrific Olympic moment.
— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) August 5, 2012
Such a thrill to be there to witness the fastest man on earth. Mr @usainbolt you are a superstar
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 5, 2012
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