It's not even close! Usain Bolt clinches his eighth Olympic gold medal and continues his Rio domination with victory in the 200m - but he's absolutely gutted as he didn't break the world record

Usain Bolt claimed his eighth Olympic gold medal and tore up the record books once again. 


The Jamaican is now one day away from landing the 'triple triple' and he will attempt to complete the incredible feat in the Rio 2016 Stadium on Friday evening. Bolt easily swept his competition and stormed home to clinch the 200m gold in a time of 19.78. But Bolt couldn't help but wipe the immediate disappointment off his face when he realised his time (right). The race was never really against his competitors as much as it was the clock for Bolt, who had his heart set on beating the Olympic record he set in the Beijing games eight years ago. A showman through and through, Bolt's signature smile soon spread across his face as the crowd roared. He brought out his signature lightning pose (main), kissed the track (bottom left) and punched his heart in victory. One Love by another of Jamaica's famous sons Bob Marley played as Bolt grabbed a Jamaican flag and did his lap of honour, singing along to the lyrics as he jigged and blew kisses to the adoring crowd.