IT was a case of lightning striking thrice.

Usain Bolt won his third gold medal at London 2012, leading the Jamaica team of Nesta Carter, Michael Frater and Johan Blake to gold in a world record time of 36.85 seconds.

Team USA won the silver after Bolt had to exert his brilliance in the final leg with Trinidad and Tobago taking the bronze.

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