Though triple Olympic gold medallist and triple world record holder Usain Bolt does not fit the composition of the archetypal sprinter, other attributes make him almost invincible.

Bolt's 6ft 5in frame militates against the bullet start common in more compact sprinters

His long legs make up for sluggish start; strides cover more ground quicker than others

Weight training has transformed Bolt's slim teenage trunk into bulk, complementing speed with power

Bolt's rise over 200m over last seven years

Time	Wind	City	Date
19.30	0.90	Beijing	20/08/2008
19.75	0.20	Kingston	24/06/2007
19.88	0.40	Lausanne	11/07/2006
19.99	1.80	London	22/07/2005
19.93	1.40	Devonshire	11/04/2004
20.13	0.00	Bridgetown	20/07/2003
20.58	1.40	Kingston	18/07/2002
21.73	0.60	Debrecen	14/07/2001