• Usain Bolt secured his second triumph at the World Championships in Beijing with victory in the men’s 200 metres
• Bolt jogged through the line beating his clenched fists against his chest as he beat twice drugs cheat Justin Gatlin
• After beating American Gatlin in the 100m on Sunday, the Jamaican breezed to 200m victory in 19.55sec in Beijing 
• There was drama on the lap of honour afterwards when the Jamaican was run over by a cameraman riding a Segway
• Then an overzealous fan was chased down and wrestled to the ground by security guards after leaping a barrier

By

Martha Kelner for the Daily Mail

Published:
13:15 GMT, 27 August 2015

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Updated:
22:10 GMT, 27 August 2015

Justin Gatlin tried his best but in the end he could do nothing to stop Usain Bolt coasting to the World Championships gold medal in the 200 metres.

In fact, it would not be unfair to say there was more incident after the race to worry Bolt as he convincingly completed the sprint double over his arch rival.

In the space of a few minutes while taking part in his lap of honour, an over-zealous fan jumped over a barrier to try to get a picture with Bolt. Security staff gave chase and tackled the culprit to the ground, before bundling him off the track and down a tunnel.

Usain Bolt beat two-time drug cheat Justin Gatlin in the men’s 200 metres to secure the World Championship sprint double in Beijing

Bolt then celebrated his victory on the track and was closely followed by a cameraman who was riding on an electric Segway

There was drama on the lap of honour afterwards when Bolt seemingly avoided serious injury following a clash with the cameraman

The cameraman took him out from behind and Bolt’s legs, surely the most prized in world sport, were taken from underneath him

The Segway-riding cameraman was clearly riding too close to Bolt and accidentally clattered into him when the sprinter slowed down 

The 29-year-old was toppled by the cameraman and took a painful-looking tumble after he was taken out at the Bird’s Nest stadium

Before the drama, Bolt’s time of 19.55sec was the fastest in the world this year and his quickest since winning gold at London 2012

Bolt jogged through the line beating his clenched fists against his chest as he defeated twice drugs cheat Gatlin for the second time 

A side-on view of the men’s 200m final on Thursday as Bolt breezes to his second gold medal of the World Championships

He and Gatlin were level with 80m to go but Bolt executed his trademark kick to accelerate clear and comfortably win with Gatlin second

Then another security guard tried to run off with Bolt’s spikes!

All this came just after he had been knocked off his feet by a TV cameraman who lost control of the Segway he was ‘driving’.

Immediately after the race Bolt took off his spikes and started on his lap of honour draped in a Jamaican flag. He explained: ‘I gave one of the guys who were following me my spikes to hold when I started to do my interviews and when I turned round he was gone, so I was shouting “Bring my spikes back”. I didn’t know where he was going.’

USAIN BOLT’S PERFECT 10 

In a jovial press conference beneath the Bird’s Nest, Bolt joked the cameraman who crashed into him may have been paid by ex-doper Gatlin, beaten into the silver medal position for a second time in one week.

A barefoot Bolt was facing the stands saluting fans when the TV cameraman lost control of the motorised board he was riding and hit the sprinter from behind.

Bolt fell backwards on to the cameraman but escaped serious injury. ‘I don’t have my legs insured but I might think about it after that,’ he said. ‘He took the worst of it so I checked he was OK and he said sorry as much as he could. He may have hit his head. I have a few cuts but I’m fine.’ 

Bolt’s 100m gold on Sunday was billed as a victory for the sport because it prevented a twice-convicted drugs cheat winning athletics flagship event — but his 200m win in 19.55sec was the more impressive performance. 

It was the quickest he had run since winning at London 2012 and the 10th fastest time in history to secure his 10th World Championships gold. Bolt looked more at ease at the start than he had for the 100m, doing his usual preening and getting out of the blocks well.He and Gatlin were level with 80m to go but Bolt executed his trademark kick to accelerate clear, with Gatlin finishing in 19.74sec. Anaso Jobodwana, 23, took bronze in 19.87sec, a South African record.

Bolt jogged through the line beating his clenched fists against his chest. ‘It means a lot,’ he said. ‘Leading up to the 200m, I heard Justin Gatlin saying that he has something special for the 200m. I was like, “What?”

‘I take the 200m a lot more serious than the 100m. So when somebody is going to talk that they are going to beat me, that is the only reason I really celebrate.’ 

Bolt then dealt a blow to the organisers of the London 2017 World Championships by suggesting he was only ‘50/50’ to attend, having previously suggested he would carry on after the Olympics in Rio.

The world champion celebrates his victory at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium by beating his clenched fists against his Jamaica vest

Bolt poses for photographs as he enjoys his success after winning gold in the men’s 200m to add to his 100m title in Beijing 

An aerial view of Jamaica’s Bolt kissing the track after crossing the finish line to win gold at the Beijing World Championships

Jamaican sprinter Bolt (pictured holding the back of his left leg following the clash) was assisted by a member of staff 

Then an over-zealous fan (centre) was chased down the track and wrestled to the ground by security guards after leaping a barrier

Minutes after having his feet swiped away by a Segway-riding photographer, Bolt was approached by the supporter wanting a photograph

 The supporter was allowed to run onto the track and attempt to take a selfie with Bolt before he was stopped by stewards

The supporter was wrestled away from Bolt and he was eventually escorted from the track by members of staff at the Bird’s Nest stadium

The United States’ Gatlin (right) congratulates his rival after clinching a second silver medal of the World Championships in Beijing

Bolt and silver medallist Gatlin of the USA enjoy a conversation following their men’s 200m final on Thursday

Much to the delight of fans at the Bird’s Nest stadium, Bolt was victorious and he happily celebrated with supporters after his win

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS

‘I really want to run at London,’ he said, ‘But I think the sport is not as fun as it used to be. It’s more taxing. My sponsors want me to go one more year but my coach [Glenn Mills] said, “Listen, if you’re not going to be serious about going to London then you shouldn’t do it”.

‘It’s all about how I feel after Rio, if I feel I can put my body through one more year and if I’m going to be focused and determined enough.’

Britain’s Zharnel Hughes, who recently switched allegiance from the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla, was fifth in 20.02sec.

‘This is all good experience,’ he said. ‘I came out, I gave it my best. I felt something in my back. That is why I wasn’t able to give it the way I wanted to. I finish (the season) injury-free. I give God thanks for the experience I have had.’

Asked if he belonged in this elite company, Hughes — who trains alongside Bolt at Racer’s Track Club in Jamaica — said: ‘Definitely, I will get back. Trust me. Usain Bolt is a legend. I doubted him a bit, but Bolt is phenomenal.’

Bolt strikes his trademark lightning bolt celebration after claiming his fourth consecutive World 200m crown 

The Jamaican kneeled down and kissed the track following his success – which was his 10th World Championships gold medal

There was plenty of celebrating from Bolt despite the drama after he defeated drugs cheat Justin Gatlin for a second time in Beijing

After recovering from his clash with the Segway-riding photographer, Bolt assures the steward he is fine to continue his celebrations

Bolt celebrates while holding his spikes – which he revealed he gave to a security guard to hold and he then ran away with them

Kingston-born Bolt is surrounded by supporters at the Bird’s Nest stadium as fans gather to take a photograph with the star sprinter

The world champion poses with supporters holding a ‘Bolt No 1’ flag as fans crowd around to catch a glimpse of the sprinter

In true Bolt style, the Jamaican sprinter borrows a selfie stick and takes a picture after clinching yet another gold medal

Another angle shows Bolt taking the selfie as photographers from the stands take snaps of the world champion enjoying his win

Bolt, who will also compete in the 4x100m relay for Jamaica, bows to the crowd during his 200m final victory celebrations

After clinching another memorable gold at this year’s World Championships, Bolt enjoys his victory with supporters and takes more selfies

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