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Usain Bolt escaped with minor cuts. Photo: Reuters

WATCH: Cameraman mows down Usain Bolt after losing control of Segway at World Championships

'Justin Gatlin paid him' jokes Jamaican as fastest man on earth is finally caught

No-one could catch the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt, as he won 200m gold at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing - except for this Segway-riding cameraman.

The Jamaican was celebrating adding the 200m medal to the 100m he won a few days before, confirming his return to world-dominating form, when the cameraman hit a rail and sent his motorised scooter flying into the back of Bolt's legs.

Luckily, the star was unhurt and could see the funny side of the incident.

He was not about to let the accident ruin his celebrations after beating American rival Justin Gatlin to a sprint title for the second time in five days, however.

"I did not hit a cameraman. He took me out," said Bolt, who held on to his track spikes with his right hand as he did a backward roll to get back onto his feet.

"The rumour I am trying to start right now is Justin Gatlin paid him."

I probably should have my legs insured. It was pretty scary when it happened
Usain Bolt

Silver medallist Gatlin, sat next to Bolt at the post-race news conference, quipped ruefully: "I want my money back."

Bolt, who is hoping to run for a third gold in the 4x100m relay at the weekend, joked that he might have to consider taking out insurance after the incident.

"I probably should have my legs insured. It was pretty scary when it happened," he added.

"Accidents happen. I have a few cuts but it is nothing that I have never done to myself in training. I will be alright."  

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