Bolt set a new 100m world record on 31 May 2008. At the Reebok Grand Prix held in the Icahn Stadium in New York City, Bolt ran 9.72secs with a tail wind of 1.7 m/s. This race was Bolt’s fifth senior 100m. Gay again finished second and said of Bolt: “It looked like his knees were going past my face.” Commentators noted that Bolt appeared to have gained a psychological advantage over fellow Olympic contender Gay.
