Usain Bolt suffers shock defeat to Gay

World record holder Usain Bolt lost his first 100m final in over two years when he was beaten into second by American Tyson Gay at a Diamond League meeting in Stockholm.

Gay got a good start and was narrowly ahead by halfway before storming clear to win in a meeting record of 9.84 seconds for his first victory over Bolt.

The Jamaican triple Olympic champion, who had looked out of sorts in suffering his first defeat in 15 100m finals, was second in 9.94.

Bolt's previous loss was also in Stockholm in July 2008 when he finished behind compatriot Asafa Powell, who missed Friday's race because of a back injury.

"I know Usain Bolt is not in his best shape, but I'm still happy with the victory", said Gay.

"My body worked well today, I was excited and motivated. The start was OK but I must admit I was surprised not seeing Usain in front after half the race," added Gay.

The American received a one-carat diamond for breaking the stadium record and planned to give it to his mother.

It was only the third occasion the two fastest sprinters of all time over 100m had met in competition.

Their two previous clashes, at last year's World Championships and in New York in 2008, resulted in world records for Bolt.

But the 23-year-old Jamaican has been troubled by an Achilles tendon problem this season and is unable to run over 200m for fear of further injury.

"I need to work on my strength, my strength is really low", said Bolt, adding he had been put off when the athletes were twice asked to stand up from the blocks before the start of the race.

"I start fastest when the gun fires quickly, that's when I'm ready to go," he said.

Bolt, whose world record stands at 9.58 seconds, Gay and Powell are scheduled to race over 100m at the final Diamond League meeting in Brussels on August 27.

Posted: at 7-08-2010 04:41 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Well you would notice in the article,.. Tyson himself said he knows Usain wasnt in his best shape... and for the fact that Usain Bolt rejoice proudly on occasions of his victories doesnt mean he's an arrogant person....your victory are meant to be celebrated in your own way.

Posted: at 7-08-2010 11:32 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

GETTING TO THE IS EASIER THAN REMAINING AT THE TOP.

Posted: at 8-08-2010 12:29 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

PRINCEDAFE ... Are you ever sensible at all?? maybe you need to check the post and exactly where it was posted.. anda gila

Posted: at 9-08-2010 12:08 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

men gist

Posted: at 9-08-2010 03:06 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Usain is a Great Athlete no doubt,But i just think he should show a little bit of respect to his fellow Athletes with his Show Bolting...

Posted: at 9-08-2010 04:19 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

IFy.. you senseless join.. you blind to see this is the sport avenue??  oh I be like you wey go post joke for Adult Board??? idiota

Posted: at 10-08-2010 04:09 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

There is time 4 everthing maybe Usain's
time is far due and its time 4 Tayons......as a black man am proud of Bolt but I love record breakers.....

Posted: at 10-08-2010 08:02 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie

tats life, you win some and lose some.

Posted: at 11-08-2010 10:32 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming

Bolt iz jst d best Tyson too noz wen d Jamaican iz in gud shape nobody siz his bac. But congrate Gay, mama will b proud of u.

Posted: at 11-08-2010 06:58 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie