Cool runnings! Bolt helps Jamaica smash world record for astonishing 4x100m relay


By JILL REILLY: From left, Jamaica's Usain Bolt, Jamaica's Yohan Blake, Jamaica's Nesta Carter and Jamaica's Michael Frater pose for photographers next to a timing board displaying their world record time of 36.84 seconds for the men's 4x100-meter relay final Double Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt anchored Jamaica to victory in a blistering men's 4x100 metres final as they retained their title in a world record 36.84 seconds tonight. The Jamaican will leave London a perfect 3 for 3 - three events, three victories - just the way he departed Beijing four years ago. Almost even with the last U.S. runner when he got the baton for the anchor leg of the relay, Bolt steadily pulled away down the stretch, gritting his teeth and leaning at theFrom right to left: Jamaica's Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Michael Frater and Nesta Carter celebrate winning the gold medal standing on the podium
line to cap his perfect Summer Games by leading Jamaica to the title. The United States finished in 37.04 seconds, the old world-record time set by Bolt and the Jamaicans last year. Trinidad & Tobago got the bronze medal when Canada was disqualified after finishing third. The winning team was the same Jamaican quartet of Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Bolt that set the previous mark of 37.04 at the Bolt posed with Blake, each doing a signature pose. Bolt did his 'To the World' move, where he leans back and points to the sky. Blake curled his hands as if they were claws while making a scary face to match the nickname Bolt gave him, 'The Beast'
world championships in Daegu last year. After crossing the line, Bolt pleaded with an official to let him keep the yellow baton he was clutching. The United States finished in 37.04 seconds, the old world-record time
Famous pose: Usain Bolt and team mate Yohan Blake celebrate their win 
set by Bolt and the Jamaicans last year. Trinidad & Tobago got the bronze medal when Canada was disqualified after finishing third. The winning team was the same Jamaican quartet of Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Bolt that set the previous mark of 37.04 at the world championships in Daegu last year. After crossing the line, Bolt pleaded with an official to let him keep the yellow baton he was clutching Bolt paid his own tribute to Farah, performing the Briton's 'Mobot' celebration as he crossed the line after powering away from American
World record: Double Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt anchored Jamaica to victory in a blistering men's 4x100 metres final as they retained their title in a world record 36.84 seconds
But the answer was 'No,' and Bolt handed it over while some nearby spectators booed. About 40 minutes later, that same official approached Bolt and returned the stick. Bolt responded with a bow of thanks and a chuckle, kissed the baton - and then asked his teammates to autograph it. One more possession to help him remember his week at 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium, where any mention of Bolt's name drew raucous cheers, countless camera flashes and chants of 'Usain!' or 'We want Bolt!' 'It's amazing. It's beenThe race was pretty much even when Bolt and Ryan Bailey received the baton for the homestretch, but Bolt pulled away to help Jamaica set the relay record for the third time since 2008
Jamaica's Usain Bolt prepares to pass United States' Ryan Bailey
wonderful,' Bolt said in an interview shown on the scoreboard. Addressing the spectators, he said: 'You guys are wonderful. Thanks for the support. I love you guys.' Bolt added the relay gold to the ones he earned in the 100 in 9.63 seconds last Sunday - the second-fastest time in history - and the 200 in 19.32 on Thursday. As Blake and Gay rounded the race's final curve, they were pretty much in sync, stride for stride.
Victory again: Jamaica's Usain Bolt crosses the finish line ahead of United States' Ryan Bailey to win the men, CSource: Travelfwd+