Usain Bolt pips Justin Gatlin for World Championships 100m gold

Usain Bolt silenced his critics by winning the 100 metre final at the World Athletics Championships being held in Beijing on Sunday to stay at the top of the rankings. (Source: Reuters)

Usain Bolt pipped Justin Gatlin by 1/100th of a second to win the race in 9.79 seconds. (Source: Reuters)

Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin were involved in a photo finish which showed Bolt just milimetres ahead of the American runner. (Source: Reuters)

Justin Gatlin (R), who started as the favourite to win the 100 metre after Usain Bolt was not at his best in the semi-final succumbed under-pressure and ended up finishing second. (Source: Reuters)

The Jamaican showman Usain Bolt acknowledges the crowd after he won the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships. (Source: AP)

Usain Bolt with his typical celebration style after winning the gold medal in the 100 metre at the Worlds. (Source: AP)

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after he won the gold in 100 metre race. (Source: Reuters)

The crowd at the Olympic Stadium in Beijing witnessed one of the most spectacular 100m race in which Jamaica's Usain Bolt claimed victory in 9.79 seconds. (Source: AP)