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The greatest sprinter in history, Usain Bolt, is an 11-time World Champion. Regarded as the fastest man on earth, he won consecutive World Championship 100 m, 200 m, and 4 ? 100 meters relay gold medals from 2009 to 2015.

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One of Bolt’s more fierce rivals is the 5-time Olympic medalist, Justin Gatlin. The American sprinter competes in the 60 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters.

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The IAAF World Championships in Beijing, 2015, brought them both on the same track, running for victory against each other. Notably, it was a nerve-wracking competition. The neck-to-neck rivalry saw Bolt reach the finishing line in 9.79 seconds, surpassing Gatlin.

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Usain Bolt replies with his triumph

Despite putting on a show, a few doubted Bolt’s victory. Soon after the match, a Nigerian reporter told Usain Bolt that he won because Gatlin made a mistake.

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?Justin made a mistake in the final of the 100 and you capitalized. How do you see the final play tomorrow?? asked the reporter.

?He made a mistake. That?s how you look at it, alright,? Bolt replied.

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Bolt responded to all his doubters by earning gold in the 200 m and 4 x 100 m as well. The Jamaican Sprinter, despite returning from poor form and a pelvic injury, was able to hold on to his title of ‘the fastest man in the world.’

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“This means a lot because I’ve been struggling all season,” Bolt told BBC Sport immediately after the race. “It’s taken me a while to work things out. It’s been up and down but it’s okay now.”

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Simply insane

Bolt is considered to be one of the highest-paid athletes in track and field history. Not only did he win gold and outperform his counterparts with his pace, but he also surpassed them with his fame and fortune.

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With an astonishing $90 million net worth, Usain Bolt is one of the richest runners in the sport’s history.

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