Usain Bolt confirms his place in history, wins eighth Olympic gold medal RIO DE JANEIRO ... beating his chest and saying “number one”. There had been no easing up, but Bolt looked to be ...

Three Olympics, three races at each, three gold medals every time. He could have just as easily slapped the number "1 ... He also owns the records in the 100 (9.58) and 200 (19.19).