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June 28, 2012

Blake destroys field to win 100m final

YOHAN ‘The Beast’ Blake produced a scintillating 9.75 to beat world record holder Usain Bolt and former world record holder Asafa Powell in the men’s 100m final at the National Trials.

Bolt, who got another sluggish start, finished second in 9.86 while Powell was third in 9.88.

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