London 2012: Yohan Blake warms up for Olympics with easy victory

Yohan Blake said he is "on the right path for the Olympics" after winning the 100m in 9.85 seconds at a low-key meeting in Lucerne, Switzerland.

The reigning world champion, 22, showed why he is considered the main threat to defending 100m and 200m Olympic champion Usain Bolt.

Only Bolt - at 9.76 secs - and 2004 Olympic winner Justin Gatlin - at 9.80 secs - have run faster this season.

"This is where I am supposed to be," said Blake. "Not many guys run 9.85."

Blake shocked Bolt in the 100m final at the Jamaican Olympic trials last month when winning in 9.75 secs, the fastest time in the world this year and a new personal best.

Bolt finished second in 9.86 secs, with former world record holder Asafa Powell third in 9.88 secs.
Blake also beat Bolt in the 200m final at the trials in 19.80 secs.

After winning in Lucerne, in what is expected to be his final outing before the Olympics, Blake added: "Definitely I am on the right path for the Olympics.

"I want to remain unbeaten and that's what I am doing. I didn't come here to run a quick time but it's still a fast time."

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