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Bolting all the way ..


It took Usain Bolt 9.63 seconds to capture gold in the men's 100-meter race .What are you doing with your own ten seconds? What Jamaica and the rest of the world is celebrating is a result of an effort that took years of hard practice. Before the under ten minutes London Olympic battle  Bolt started with a vision, turned into an action and now it is a living reality and a mark of success. Thousands are inspired, millions will be transformed and billions will believe .More people will take athletics seriously, they will believe, generations to come will stand up and do the Usein Bolt traditional signature diagonally pointing up into the sky like a superhero.Usain Bolt has fulfilled his dream of becoming a “legend” of the sport by successfully defending his Olympic 100m title in stunning style in London. Bolt was only fifth quickest out of the blocks but was quickly into his running and stormed to victory in 9.63 seconds, the second quickest in history and an Olympic record.
In an interview with the BBC News Bolt had the following inspirational worlds to say:
“I was happy,” he told BBC1. “When I went out in the first round I felt I could do this.
“I was slightly worried about my start, I didn’t want to false start again.
“I think I sat in the blocks a little bit so I don’t think it’s the best reaction in the world but I executed and that was the key.
“My coach said, ’stop worrying about the start, the best part of your race is at the end, that’s where you rule’.
“So I stopped worrying about the start and I executed.”
Asked about the people who had doubted him, Bolt said: “I’m not concerned. I’ve said it from the start, people can talk, all they can do is talk.
“I tell you people that when it comes to the championships it’s all about business to me and I brought it.”
Bolt enjoyed the atmosphere of the Olympic Stadium.
“It was wonderful,” he said. “I knew it was going to be like this. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind that it was going to be loud and it was going to be great and you can feel that energy.
“So I feel extremely good and I’m happy.”
Bolt’s oft-stated hopes of becoming a legend had looked in doubt after he lost twice to Blake at the Jamaican trials and needed treatment on a stiff back which was causing hamstring problems.

From the above conversation ,one is challenged to have self examination on what we do with our time ,on what the last tem minutes we have spent could have meant to the world .Bolt only had a few minutes and he successfully converted them to a world record .Remember that if Bolt did it ,you can also bolt with thunder.Be inspired ,follow your dreams and stay motivated for greatness no matter how many eyes are looking at you .


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