GoldUsain BOLT, JAM
I was definitely ready for the WR and I did it! I am proud of myself. This is a big moment in history but you never know what happens tomorrow. For me it was a great run. This is big in Jamaica. I just came to execute and I did it right. There were seven guys and not just Tyson running in this final with me. I took them all seriously. Yes, my parents are here. I had nuggets for lunch. The first phone call I got was from a TV station in Jamaica and the second from our Prime Minster. I did not expect this time. I was focussed and came out to execute, I did not think that I could run 0.1s faster than my own WR. But for me, anything is possible. I did not worry about anything before the race. I do the worrying outside of competition. This is the best audience, all the energy these guys gave me. Yes, the game is now on for the 200m gold.
Silver - Tyson GAY, USA -
I am disappointed to have lost the race but I have run my fastest time. I cannot complain. Bolt ran a good race. I did my best but it was not good enough. I will keep on running and look forward to 200 m.
Bronze - Asafa POWELL, JAM -
I am so excited about Usain's run tonight, it is great to be part of this. I went out there and did well. I was motivated even if for everybody it was a showdown between Usain and Tyson. 9.58s - that is a thing tonight. It shows that it is possible. I am stunned. Maybe 2nd place will be better but I still feel like a winner today. I knew it was going to be fast but I did not expect time like this. Usain showed us that it is possible. He proved it and put it on at another level.
