Shanghai: Jamaica's Usain Bolt snatched victory in the 200 metres at Sunday's Diamond League meet in Shanghai with a time of 19.76 seconds, his second win in as many races this season.
The reigning world and Olympic champion over 100 and 200 metres was never tested, finishing out in relaxed style ahead of Americans Angelo Taylor, who finished in 20.34 seconds, and Ryan Bailey with a time of 20.43 seconds.
"It was a good run. The feeling was good but it was not easy," Bolt said. "I am not in the best of shape, but I enjoyed it."
The win builds on an excellent start to Bolt's season that began with a year's best 9.86-second win in the 100 metres on Wednesday at Daegu in South Korea.
Also in Shanghai, David Oliver of the United States ran a season-best 12.99 on the way to victory in the 110 metre hurdles, leaving hometown hero and former world record holder Liu Xiang trailing in third (13.40), just behind fellow Chinese Shi Dongpeng (13.39).
Nagging injury
"It was a pretty decent result," said Liu, who continues to fight a nagging Achilles' tendon injury that forced him to dramatically withdraw from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the last minute.
"I think it's great that I'm able to maintain this level," Liu said.
Carmelita Jeter of the United States claimed victory in the women's 100 metres with a time of 11.09 seconds, surging past Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser (11.29) and Chandra Sturrup of the Bahamas (11.38).
