Русская версияJamaica's Usain Bolt added the 200m crown to his Olympic 100m title in an incredible new world record time of 19.30 seconds in Beijing.
The 21-year-old, who won the 100m title in a world mark of 9.69 secs, powered past the field to cross the line and smash Michael Johnson's mark of 19.32.
Churandy Martina of Netherlands Antilles took silver with defending champion American Shawn Crawford third.
Great Britain's Christian Malcolm clocked 20.40 secs for sixth place.
American Wallace Spearmon had crossed the line second but was later disqualified for stepping out of his lane.
Bolt had been accused of jogging through the line in his heats but the Jamaican said he would run flat out in the final and he delivered on that promise with interest.
He blasted out of the blocks and was already well clear of the field going into the bend at the Bird's Nest stadium.
The Olympic 100m champion accelerated away down the straight, gritting his teeth as he chased down gold and the record Johnson set 12 years ago in Atlanta.
Bolt seized both with ease, becoming the first man to secure the prestigious Olympic sprint double since Carl Lewis in 1984.
The 6ft 5in sprinter is also the first since compatriot Don Quarrie in 1976 to hold both sprint world records at the same time.
Bolt is set to celebrate his 22nd birthday in Beijing on Thursday by beginning his quest for a third Olympic gold in the men's 4x100m relay heats.
His coach Glen Mills harbours plans for Bolt to go on and emulate Johnson by doubling up over 200m and 400m and his protege may well now consider taking his advice.
Welshman Christian Malcolm was satisfied with his achievement in the 200m final after finally rediscovering some form after a spate of injuries.
"I didn't run particularly great," the 28-year-old said. "But I have got to take the good from these championships.
"I have made the final and I am injury free, so I can move on and build from this.
"You have got to keep going because he [Bolt] is going to have a bad day some time. He has had a great championships and got it right on the day but I am improving so I am looking forward to next season."
(BBC)
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