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I leaned too early. I was running, I looked across, I realised I was going to win - the thought I was on for a world record entered my mind - I reached for the line when I should have stayed straight.

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Usain Bolt
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: August 21
Association Football Player
Olympic Athlete
Sprinter
Usain St. Leo Bolt
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