Not content with just becoming a legend, Usain Bolt claimed he is 'the greatest athlete to live' after becoming the first man to win the Olympic Games sprint double twice in succession.
Czech Barbora Spotakova won the final gold medal of the evening at the Olympic Stadium, successfully defending her Javelin Throw title with a best effort of 69.55m.
Any athlete complaining of a minor injury during London 2012 had their troubles put firmly in perspective today after it was confirmed that USA's Manteo Mitchell ran on a broken leg.
World record holder Ashton Eaton will take a 222-point lead into the remaining two events of the Decathlon after responding well to the challenge of USA team-mate Trey Hardee.
