The photo that shows just how far ahead Usain Bolt is of his competition

The 29-year-old cruises to victory and glances from side to side 60 metres into the race

Monday 15 August 2016 14:47 BST
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Usain Bolt smiling as he wins the 100 metre semi-final
Usain Bolt smiling as he wins the 100 metre semi-final (Getty)

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There aren't many sprinters who can afford to cast a quick glance over their shoulder and smile in the middle of an Olympic 100m semi-final. But then, Usain Bolt is no ordinary sprinter.

And this image of the Jamaican superstar that shows just how far he is of the competition has gone viral as a result.

The photo, taken by Getty photographer Cameron Spencer, shows Bolt looking at those behind him with a smile on his face as he eases to victory.

Bolt then went on to claim his third 100 metre gold medal finishing with a time of 9.81 seconds in the final.

The Jamaican sprinter said he was happy to win the title but expected to go a bit faster.

“With the turnaround time between the semi-final and final we normally have two hours, but we had one hour 20 minutes, it was challenging.”

The 29-year-old began glancing from side to side and smiling at around 60 metres into the semi-final.

And the internet loved it:

Bolt will be hopeful of finishing the Rio Olympic games with nine gold medals, as he competes in the 200 metres and the 4x100 metre relay.

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