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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Jamaican athletes continue to wrap themselves in glory at the 12th Athletic World Championships in Berlin, Germany.
World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt lifted his legendary status to a new high when he blazed to a new world record in the men's 200 metres final.
The 19:19 seconds eclipsed the world record of 19:30 seconds he set at the Beijing Olympics.
Commentators and track experts are now describing Bolt as the greatest sprinter to grace the track.
And there was even more celebration for Jamaica when Melaine Walker did one of the fastest time ever at 52.42 seconds to win the 400 metre hurdles.
Jamaica is now leading the medal standings at the championships with nine medals which include 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.
The United States is second with 3 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze.
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