Bolt sets golden record
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt successfully defended his 100m men's Olympic title on Sunday, and in the process, set a new Olympic record.
20 million tuned in to watch Bolt take gold
An audience of 20 million people watched Usain Bolt win gold in the men's 100m final, according to BBC figures.
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