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Rio Olympics 2016: Usain Bolt wins 100m gold

August 15, 2016 15:23 IST 2 of 5

Star Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt wrote his name in the history books, winning his third consecutive Olympic title in the men's 100 metre event at the Rio Games.

Star Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt wrote his name in the history books, winning his third consecutive Olympic title in the men's 100 metre event at the Rio Games. Credit: Reuters

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