Summer Olympics 2012: Best Athlete Tweets, Twitpics and Instagrams from Day 9

Speed rules in sports and that will never change. Because Sunday was the final of the men's 100 meters, that means the day belong to one man: Usain Bolt.

It was a slow day on the Twitter side, but maybe everyone was too busy watching Bolt.

Bolt proved beyond a shadow of a doubt who holds sway over the claim of world's fastest human. He won the gold medal by winning the 100 meters in an Olympic record, 9.63 seconds.

The guy is utterly amazing, and the true test of a star's shine is how other stars respond to them. After reading this round of jock speak, it's clear who this day belonged to.

#TakingInTheSights

I bet Jessica's day is better than your day.

"

It's my lucky day! Got Wimbledon tix & caught Williams sis' win & Roger's match now- & heading to USA beach vball later!

— Jessica Hardy (@swimhardy) August 5, 2012"

#Limitless

America's 17-year-old swimming sensation Missy Franklin is just beginning her time as an Olympic standout. See you in 2016.

"

Never set a limit on your dreams. You may not know when or where they will come true, but you must always believe that they will.

— Missy Franklin (@FranklinMissy) August 5, 2012"

#Progress

Allyson Felix didn't quite reach her goals in London 2012, but you won't catch her quitting.

"

Watched on tv in '04, 5th at trials in '08 & dead heat this yr. Still not there yet, but I've come a long way & determined to keep fighting!

— Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) August 5, 2012"

#FanMail

Stephanie Rice having a Sally Field moment: "You like me, you really like me. " Cheer up little trooper, you are really loved.

"

WOW guys thankyou so much for the fanmail...promise I will write back to you all, sorry if it takes me a whi instagr.am/p/N83i9OEQds/

— Stephanie Rice (@ItsStephRice) August 5, 2012"

#DanielBryan?

Someone watched the 1000th episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. Kerri Walsh-Jennings has adopted Daniel Bryan's signature chant.

"

"@hmcpeak1: Go Kerri/Misty! Play your game. Serve tough, dominate the net and dig everything! #gold #dreambig" Yes! Yes! Yes!!!

— Kerri Walsh (@kerrileewalsh) August 5, 2012"

#GoldHasItsPrivileges

You win a gold, you meet royalty. Duh, it's always been that way.

"

Just met princess Kate with @jordyn_wieber @kyla_ross96 & @gabrielledoug she is so beautiful & so nice! I told her I loved her style lol :)

— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) August 5, 2012"

#NotGoodWithAnalogies

I'm not sure what the hell Jason Richardson is talking about. He's peeing praises not failures? He may need to see a doctor.

"

When drug tested I piss PRAISE not failure and defeat

— Jason Richardson (@JaiRich) August 5, 2012"

#WhatAView

I'm jealous of a lot of things the Olympic athletes get to experience. The view from the hotel rooms is just one of them.

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This is where I'll be waking up the next few days!! Time to party in LONDON!!!!! twitter.com/JimmyFeigen/st…

— James Jimmy Feigen (@JimmyFeigen) August 5, 2012"

#WannaBet

Michael Phelps is not about to let himself become the aquatic Brett Favre. Kill that noise.

"

Yes i would love 2!!!RT @daratorres: I'm betting @michaelphelps isn't done swimming....anyone care to wager???

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) August 5, 2012"

#ILostIMayAsWellWatchRorysSport

Why does Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy remind me of Ross and Rachel from Friends?

"

Anyone knows which channel they are showing the golf?

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) August 5, 2012"

#DealingWithDisappointment

I can't say that I agree, but whatever makes you feel better is OK by me. You still had a great Olympic experience.

"

Disappointed on how today turned out, but everything happens for a reason!! #noregrets.. Plus, the silver medal is actually pretty sick!!

— McKayla Maroney (@McKaylaMaroney) August 5, 2012"

#NotTooShabby

In reflection, Cullen Jones is digging the hardware he picked up in London.

"

Very successful week!! #TeamUSA #TeamJones2012lockerz.com/s/231547886

— Cullen Jones(@Cullen_Jones) August 5, 2012"

You have now entered the Usain Bolt section. This is a takeover, resistance is futile.

#Huh

Not sure what Abby Wambach was referring to. Maybe she's not impressed because Bolt finished his work before everyone else.

"

So @usainbolt just did work...kinda. #winfromwithin

— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) August 5, 2012"

#Anticipation

Olympic athletes are just like fans when it comes to waiting on Bolt and the rest of the speed demons.

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Can't wait to see the the race that'll determine the fastest man in the world! #speedmachine

— Sam Mikulak (@SamuelMikulak) August 5, 2012"

#WeWantIn

Kevin Love gets all of the best pictures. James Harden and Kobe Bryant are so inspired by Bolt they are contemplating switching sports.

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Kobe and @jharden13 setting up for the 100M final instagr.am/p/N9gf0Qs94Z/

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) August 5, 2012"

#AtTheTrack

Chris Paul has the proper seat in the stands where it's safe.

"

Usain Bolt getting ready to run in the semi-final of the 100m instagr.am/p/N9R9c_yjQn/

— Chris Paul (@CP3) August 5, 2012"

#AccurateAssessment

Allyson Felix seemed to know exactly how the 100 meter finals would turn out. She put the sprinters in the order they finished in her tweet. Call Mrs. Cleo.

"

Whew! Watching the races makes me so nervous lol. So who do you guys have in the 100? Bolt? Blake? Gatlin? Tyson? Man it's gonna be fast!!

— Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) August 5, 2012"

#OneWord

Serena keep it simple for the people.

"

Bolt!!!!!!!

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) August 5, 2012"

#MadeItLookEasy

Bolt makes it look so easy. That was the most stress-free Olympic gold medal performance I've seen since the Dream Team leaped over awe-struck opposition in 1992.

"

Bolt wins the 100m jog #legend

— Elizabeth Simmonds (@QueenMond) August 5, 2012"

#KickRocks

Sorry Jason, I think Jamaica may be where that gold resides for a while.

"

I really want this 100m gold brought back to America... reaaaalllyyyy want it baddddddddd

— Jason Richardson (@JaiRich) August 5, 2012"

#SharingStrategy

Read this very carefully. Usain Bolt shares intricate details of his running strategy with Laurie Hanna.

"

Usain Bolt on how he won the 100m: “I just ran pretty much.” #London2012

— Laurie Hanna (@LaurieHanna) August 5, 2012"

#NuffRespect

Yohan Blake would have beaten mere mortals, but on Sunday someone from The Avengers showed up and won gold. You're still the fastest human though.

"

Big up @usainbolt! You deserved that one. Big up Jamaica! Now it is on to the two!

— Yohan Blake (@YohanBlake) August 5, 2012"

#LittleFishorBigFish?

Jordan Burroughs is ready to become a big fish in a big pond.

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In this big world with so many people, it's extremely hard to make a name for yourself. Friday is my chance to leave my mark! #TeamUSA

— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) August 5, 2012"

#JustHappyToBeThere

After overcoming unimaginable adversity, double-amputee Oscar Pistorius is just happy to have had his Olympic experience.

"

I'd just like to thank everyone who has been supportive, tonight's Olympic Semi-final was a dream come true for me! I am truly blessed!

— Oscar Pistorius (@OscarPistorius) August 5, 2012"

#IDidMyBest

Que the James Ingram:

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I did my best, but I guess my best wasn't good enough

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Truthfully speaking, a fourth-place finish in this field of elite runners is nothing to be ashamed of. Keep your head up.

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It's tough, but I have no excuses, I gave my all. Everybody came together and made me the best I can be. I tried my best.

— Tyson Gay (@TysonLGay) August 5, 2012"

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