Jamaica’s Bolt wins 200 at Athens

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Usain Bolt, who holds the world record at 100 meters, won the 200 today at the Athens Grand Prix in 19.67 seconds, the fastest time in the event so far this year.

The 21-year-old Jamaican, who set the 100 world record in May with a time of 9.72 seconds, is now the fifth-fastest man of all time in the 200. American Michael Johnson still holds the world record in the 200, set at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

‘I am very satisfied with my performance,’ Bolt told reporters. ‘I feel sure I will be very strong at the Olympic Games.’

Brendan Christian of Antigua was second in 20.36.

Bolt has previously said he is unsure whether he will compete in both the 100 and 200 at the Beijing Olympics next month.

-- Debbie Goffa