On (Lunar April 27), May 31, 2008, Jamaican Usain Bolt broke the world record in the men's 100 meters. In In 2008 On May 31, the evening of the Reebok Grand Prix held in New York, only 21-year-old Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt score of 72 to 9 seconds to break the world record in the men's 100 meters . The previous record for Usain Bolt of Jamaica compatriots Powell last year to create this competition her absence. Pictured Bolt (left) crossed the finish line in the race the moment.