August 5, 2026

On August 5, 2012, Usain Bolt defended his Olympic 100-meter title in London. What was his winning time?

Answer choices

• A. 9.63 seconds
• B. 9.69 seconds
• C. 9.58 seconds
• D. 9.81 seconds

What happened

Correct answer: 9.63 seconds

Bolt ran 9.63 to win gold at the 2012 London Olympics.

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