Which athlete is known for winning the 100m and 200m individual sprints at three consecutive Olympic Games?
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Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt achieved an unprecedented "triple-double" by winning gold in both the 100m and 200m at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games. During his world-record 100m sprint in 2009, he reached a top speed of 27.78 mph, which remains the fastest recorded human running speed in history.
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