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Did Usain Bolt Ever Lost?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 5 min read
Did Usain Bolt Ever Lost?

Bolt retired after the 2017 World Athletics Championships
Despite his dominance, Bolt suffered a shock loss in the final, finishing third behind Gatlin and Christian Coleman. He also pulled up due to injury in the 4x100m relay, following which he hung up his spikes.

Is Usain Bolt ever lost?

As booing echoed around the Olympic stadium in London on 5 August, the on-track cameraman circled Justin Gatlin as he bowed at the feet of Usain Bolt. The American had stunned the world by beating Bolt in the Jamaican's last 100m final, only to be received as a pantomime villain.

Did Usain Bolt ever lose in the Olympics?

Bolt won a total of eight Olympic medals in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He swept the 100 and 200 meters at all three Games, and helped Jamaica win the 4x100 relay in two of them. (Jamaica's relay team also won in 2008 but was later disqualified after one of Bolt's teammates, Nesta Carter, was sanctioned for doping.)

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.