Usain Bolt new world record 9.58 in 2009 berlin final
His reaction: "I was ready. I was feeling good after the semi-finals. I knew it was going to be a great race and I executed it. It's a great time. I did well and I feel good."
n the final, he powered out of the blocks at the first time of asking and took control of the race within the first 30m, the crowd going wild as he streaked across the line.
Bolt's time represents the biggest increase in the record since electronic timing was introduced in 1968.
"I was ready, I was feeling good after the semi-finals," Bolt told BBC Sport.
"I knew it was going to be a great race and I came out and executed it. It's a great time. I did well and I feel good in myself."
Former world record holder Powell paid tribute to his compatriot, saying: "When I saw the time I had to try and catch him, but I couldn't."
Gay, who went into the final as the reigning world champion, has been troubled by a nagging groin pain and had to cut practice on his start.
I expected a great race - Bolt
"I ran the best I could but it was not enough," he said. "I believe I put in a championship performance and I am very pleased with the national record.
"I'm happy he ran 9.5 because I knew he could do it. I'm happy for him."
From BBC Sport
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