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America & Jamaica get ready for 2012 Olympics track showdown in London

The World Champion Yohan Blake beats Usain Bolt in the Jamaica Olympic Trials in 9.75 secs. Yohan had a fantastic start and never relinquished the lead as Olympian Champion Usain Bolt got out to a slow start.

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13 years ago

July 4, 2012

UVM Staff

Photo by Nick Webb on Wikimedia Commons

The world is ready for 2012 Olympics, especially track.

2012 Olympics track and field

The World Champion Yohan Blake beats Usain Bolt in the Jamaica Olympic Trials in 9.75 secs.

Yohan had a fantastic start and never relinquished the lead as Olympian Champion Usain Bolt got out to a slow start.

Asafa Powell took third place to represent Jamaica in the London Olympic games.

The Jamaicans biggest challenge is the Americans. Justin Gatlin won the 100m in 9.80secs while Michael Gay took 2nd place to represent the Americans in London.

Check out the videos below.

Yohan Blake 9.75 Jamaica Olympic Trials 100m final 2012

Justin Gatlin 9.80 America Olympic Trials 100m final 2012 Olympics.

Who do you think will win the gold in London between Jamaica and America?

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