Reproduced from the BBC
The world's fastest man, 25, set a new Olympic record of 9.63 seconds. Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller described her country's success as "just marvellous".
The Caribbean nation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence from British rule.
In the Jamaican capital, Kingston, thousands gathered in the national stadium to watch the race and celebrate the Jamaican medals.
In an interview with the BBC, Mrs Simpson Miller said: "I am so proud and so happy and pleased at the victory of Usain and young Blake. It's a serious achievement, an excellent achievement, particularly coming on the heels of our independence celebrations."
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| Bolt and Blake flying the Jamaican flag |
Jamaica is basking in its independence day celebrations a day after Usain Bolt retained the Olympic gold medal in the men's 100m, with his compatriot Yohan Blake taking the silver.
The world's fastest man, 25, set a new Olympic record of 9.63 seconds. Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller described her country's success as "just marvellous".
The Caribbean nation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence from British rule.
In the Jamaican capital, Kingston, thousands gathered in the national stadium to watch the race and celebrate the Jamaican medals.
In an interview with the BBC, Mrs Simpson Miller said: "I am so proud and so happy and pleased at the victory of Usain and young Blake. It's a serious achievement, an excellent achievement, particularly coming on the heels of our independence celebrations."
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