Beijing Olympics 2008 — Andscape

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The day Usain Bolt won his first Olympic gold medal

The Jamaican sprinter was just getting started when he took the 100 meters in 2008

By Rhiannon Walker

4 years ago Sports

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On this day in Latinx history: Olympian Jefferson Pérez retires

Race walker is the only person to win medals representing Ecuador

By Rhiannon Walker

5 years ago Sports

Olympics Day 8 – Athletics

The fastest man in the world

When Usain Bolt became the first man to win back-to-back 100- and 200-meter Olympic relays

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports