Bolt runs 9.77 with strong tail wind at Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic

Bolt runs 9.77 at Golden Spike meet in Ostrava

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Olympic champion and world-record holder Usain Bolt has run the 100 meters in 9.77 seconds to win the Golden Spike meet.

Bolt was aided by a strong tail wind of 4.7 miles per hour on Wednesday, but said he was “happy I got under 10 seconds” and that “I’m just happy I ran injury free.”

The Jamaican sprinter was cheered by the crowd long after his race, which he said he ran quicker than he thought.

He cruised to victory ahead of Britain’s Craig Pickering, who finished in 10.08 seconds. Ronald Pogon of France was third in 10.17.