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Usain Bolt

The Fastest Man in the World? Doping and the Future of Usain Bolt

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Jamaica is heralded for its cultivation of outstanding sprinters and has produced its share of stars. Before Usain Bolt captured the title of world’s fastest man in May 2008, fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell held the title in the 100 meter. And Jamaican track star Sherone Simpson was just shy of the fastest when she won […]

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Jamaica Celebrates Independence Day with Bolt’s Gold

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Weekend Sports: Records and Firsts in Track and Golf

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Jamaican sprints dominate

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Geo answer

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For our Geo Quiz today, we were searching for the name of the island nation that’s home to the fastest man on earth. 21 year-old Usain Bolt, who set a new world record (9.72 seconds) for the men’s 100 meters event over the weekend, was born in Jamaica – and that’s the answer to our quiz.