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Yohan Blake fails in ‘Usain Bolt dream’ as Jamaican finishes at disappointing third

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South Africa's Akani Simbine lifts his arm in celebration of his win as Yohan Blake (in yellow) comes third. [Photo: Courtesy]

Jamaican sprinter Johan Blake has suffered a shocking but dramatic setback after he being outsprinted in the men’s 100M race by two South Africans in the ongoing Commonwealth Games.

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