PHOTO: Immortality
Usain Bolt kisses the Rio track after winning his ninth Olympic gold medal on Friday night in the 4x100m relay.<strong> (Photo: AFP)</strong>
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August 26, 2016

PHOTO: Immortality

Treble triple achieved, a nation set ablaze with pride, hearts across the world imprinted with love for a champion — immortality achieved. On The Agenda this week columnists Hugh Blackford and Sir Hilary Beckles pay tribute to the achievements of Usain Bolt. Blackford chronicles the journey from teenager to 30-year-old and Beckles speaks to the story of a hero. Long after Bolt no longer lights up tracks, the world will remember how he made them feel.

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