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Jamaica Gleaner News - Bolt, Veronica close in style - Sport - Monday | June 29, 2009 Page 1 of 3 Search Archives Blogs Careers Cartoons Ads by Google Jamaica Homes Jamaican Track World Record Pic of Jamaica Home Sections Bolt, Veronica close in style Published: Monday | June 29, 2009 Lead Stories News Anthony Foster, Gleaner Writer Business Sport Commentary Letters Entertainment Flair More News From left: Usain Bolt cruises to victory ahead of Steve Mullings and Ramone Mckenzie in the men's 200m final at the National Stadium last night. Ian Allen/Staff Photographer Power 106 News The Star Usain Bolt completed the men's sprint double while Veronica Campbell-Brown secured the women's 200m crown at the Jamaica National Champion-ships at the National Stadium last Financial Gleaner night. Overseas News Bolt, who earlier settled for second place to Yohan Blake in semi-final one, secured an easy victory The Voice (UK) out of lane seven in 20.25. Communities The sprinter, who admitted to being a bit tired was satisfied with the result. Hospitality Jamaica Youthlink Jamaica "It was a good time ... I felt good, it was ok, I ran the corner very well, I think," Bolt said. Shut down "I ran the corner very hard, because there were a lot of fast guys in the race, but when I came off the corner I looked back and just shut it down." Web Jamaica- Steve Mullings made up for his 100m disappointment by ending up an easy second-place finisher gleaner.com behind Bolt in 20.40. Marvin Anderson, a finalist at the Osaka World Championships in 2007, Search finished third in 20.63. http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090629/sports/sports1.html 7/1/2009 Jamaica Gleaner News - Bolt, Veronica close in style - Sport - Monday | June 29, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Archives In the women's event, Campbell-Brown, Jamaica's sprint queen, took victory in a season 22.40. 2005 - Now (HTML) 1834 - Now (PDF) Campbell-Brown said she was happy to be out competing again. Services "I am confident that I will get in shape before Berlin," said Campbell-Brown, who had a five week Find a Jamaican layoff due to a toe injury . Hotel Booking Impressive time Library Shelly-Ann Fraser, who won the 100m on Saturday night, returned to take second, running an Power 106FM impressive time of 22.58 out of lane two. Simone Facey, a former Jamaica junior star, was third in Shopping 22.96, while Anneisha McLaughlin recorded her first sub-23-second run since 2002 with 22.99. Weather In the one-lap events, Novlene Williams-Mills and Ricardo Chambers regained their titles. Williams Interactive Mills crossed the finish line in 50.21 ahead of MVP's pair of Shericka Williams (50.39) and Christine Day (41.54). Chat Dating & Love On the men's side, Chambers won the final straight battle with Allodin Fothergill, 45.55 to 45.57. Lansford Spence was third in 45.78. Event Guide Photo Gallery In the women's 100m hurdles, Delloreen Ennis-London, winner of the bronze medal in Osaka, took victory in 12.79, equalling her season best. Submit a Letter Video Brigitte Foster-Hylton was second in 12.87 while Lacena Golding-Clarke was third in 12.89. WebCam In the men's 110m hurdles, Maurice Wignall retuned to the winner's podium with a 13.48 victory. Subscriptions Dwight Thomas, who was neck and neck with Wignall, finished second in 13.50 while finalist Richard Phillips was third in 13.61. 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