LONDON OLYMPICS 2012: PHOTO'S - USAIN BOLT'S VICTORY IN THE 100 FINAL

Simply the best: Usain Bolt crosses the finishing line to win gold in the men's 100 metres final

The Olympic 100m champions
2012 London - Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 9.63
2008 Beijing - Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 9.69
2004 Athens - Justin Gatlin (USA) 9.85
2000 Sydney - Maurice Greene (USA) 9.87
1996 Atlanta - Donovan Bailey (CAN) 9.84
1992 Barcelona - Linford Christie (GBR) 9.96
1988 Seoul - Carl Lewis (USA) * Ben Johnson (CAN) won in 9.79 but was later disqualified.
1984 Los Angeles - Carl Lewis (USA) 9.99
1980 Moscow - Alan Wells (GBR) 10.25
1976 Montreal - Hasely Crawford (TRI) 10.06
1972 Munich - Valeriy Borzov (SOV) 10.14
1968 Mexico City - Jim Hines (USA) 9.95
1964 Tokyo - Bob Hayes (USA) 10.0
1960 Rome - Armin Hary (GER) 10.2
1956 Melbourne - Bobby Morrow (USA) 10.62
1952 Helsinki - Lindy Remigino (USA) 10.79
1948 London - Harrison Dillard (USA) 10.3
1936 Berlin - Jesse Owens (USA) 10.3

Dip for the line: Bolt finishes ahead of Yohan Blake (second right) and Justin Gatlin (third right) to win the Olympic gold medal

Lightning Bolt: The Jamaican set a new Olympic record after winning the 100m in a time of 9.63 seconds

Making his point: Bolt celebrates after crossing the finishing line in first in the 100m final at the London Olympic Games

History boy: Bolt bathes in the glory of his brilliant victory in London's Olympic Stadium

The finalists: (from left) Churandy Martina, Ryan Bailey, Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin, Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell and Richard Thompson

Close call: Bolt did not run away with the race as he had done four years ago in Beijing, with Blake, Gatlin and Gay all running super quick times

Trademark: Bolt strikes his usual pose for the cameras after winning the 100m final in London

Mummy's boy: The sprinter's mother Jennifer (centre) and silver medallist Blake (centre left) join the celebrations

Kneesy does it: Bolt kneels on the running track after sealing his place in history once again

Get set... go: The sprinter's fly out of their starting blocks - but Bolt did not make a quick getaway

Toy story: Bolt helps London 2012 mascot 'Wenlock' strike his famous pose

Fire in the belly: The Olympic Flame burns brightly as 100m champion Bolt runs on his lap of honour

Unforgettable moments: Bolt celebrates glory in London's iconic Olympic Stadium

Cruise control: Usain Bolt (right) wins his 100m semi-final ahead of Britain's Dwain Chambers (left)

Plenty left in the tank: Bolt crosses the finishing line in a time of 9.87 secs in the second 100m semi-final

Not quite enough: British sprinter Dwain Chambers looks in vain at the scoreboard after his race

Rising star: Gemili (centre) proved he has a bright future after just missing out on the final

Fastest of all: American Justin Gatlin (right) qualified fastest for the final in 9.82secs

Ever the showman: Jamaican superstar Bolt plays up for the crowd in London ahead of his race
SOURCE:DAILYMAIL.CO.UK