The World's Fastest Man doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Usain Bolt, only a few short days removed from fending off American sprinter Justin Gatlin and winning gold at the World Championships in Beijing in the 100m, won his fourth consecutive world 200m title early Thursday, posting his fastest time since the finals at the 2012 London Games. Bolt, trailed by Gatlin and South Afrian Anaso Jobodwana, ran 19.55 to win his 10th world championship gold and Jamaica's fourth world championship title, according to The Guardian.
Gatlin kept pace with Bolt at the start, but faded down the stretch and finished with a 19.74. Per The Guardin, Galtin, who faced doping issues in the past accompanied by a four-year ban, managed to stay neck-and-neck with Bolt as they rounded the bend, but couldn't keep pace with the leggy Bolt down the home straight.
Bolt was relaxed prior to the 200m, kissing the Jamaica badge on his jersey and holding his fingers in a 'V' sign, signaling victory.
While Jobodwana only managed a bronze finish, his 19.87 represents a new national record.
Bolt and Gatlin will face off again as part of the 4x100m relay on Saturday night.
