Jamaica has been celebrating its first Olympic 100m gold after Usain Bolt's record-breaking victory in Beijing.
Bolt cruised over the line in the Bird's Nest stadium in 9.69 secs, one of the biggest winning margins ever.
Jamaicans had gathered at big screens throughout the island to watch, and his victory sparked wild celebrations.
"It's a wonderful day for Jamaica. It was a stunning performance and we're so proud of you," Jamaica's prime minister Bruce Golding told Bolt by telephone.
The last Jamaican man to win a sprint medal was Donald Quarrie in the 200m at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
Bolt, 21, was the toast of his sleepy home village of Sherwood Content, where his father Wellesley was watching.
"Once he got going I know they were not gonna catch him. He is such a strong young man. I know he will take more gold," he said. More...
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