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Usain Bolt says goodbye to athletics with a defeat in the 100 meters.

Sábado 05 de Agosto del 2017

Usain Bolt says goodbye to athletics with a defeat in the 100 meters.

The Jamaican athlete participated in his last 100-meter race. The victory was taken by his eternal rival, the American, Justin Gatlin.

The Jamaican athlete participated in his last 100-meter race. The victory was taken by his eternal rival, the American, Justin Gatlin.

Usain Bolt finishes third in his last individual race

Two Americans, Justin Gatlin (9.92) and Christian Coleman (9.94), defeated Usain Bolt (9.95) in the final 100 meters of the world athletics idol's career, who says goodbye with a bronze medal.

The world record holder closes ten years of reign in major competitions (Olympic Games and World Championships) with a defeat. In total, 85 races of 100 meters and 53 marks below 10 seconds.

Waiting for what happens on Sunday in the 4x400 relay final - his last race - Usain Bolt, a true living legend of athletics, has accumulated 11 gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal in world championships.

The Jamaican athlete, who will turn 31 years old in a couple of weeks, planned to retire triumphantly at the 2017 London Athletics World Championships, but unfortunately for him, the farewell will not be so grand.

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