Chris Thompson   Chris Thompson on the internet

I thought that, before I hit the sack, I’d look at the news articles already springing up after Bolt’s magnificent world record.

It was hinted at even yesterday. The quarter finals were hilarious – Bolt, after 50 metres, seemed to be not only jogging, but talking and smiling with his Trinidadian training partner as they eased across the line to claim 1st and 2nd place.

There is a wonderful piece here, too, which perfectly describes the sights and sounds and emotions of Berlin, as they witnessed history in the final. Some of the writing is beautiful, and it sums up the event perfectly.

My friend just told m that he made a small fortune betting on Bolt to break the record – and I imagine it will be even better odds on him to do it in the 200m. He only just beat Michael Johnson’s record last time, but it was into a headwind. And judging by his ridiculous time in the 100, and considering he will only be going faster in the second half of the 200, it could be interesting to see.