<p>Sprint legend Usain Bolt has described his come-from-behind victory in the 100 metres of the athletics World Championships as the "hardest race" of his scintillating career.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Bolt powered back to edge controversial rival Justin Gatlin on the line, after a shaky start, to secure victory in a season-best 9.79 seconds on Sunday, reports CMC.<br /><br />"This was definitely my hardest race," said the 29- year-old Jamaican who was out of action for six weeks this year with pelvic joint pain.<br /><br />"I've been through a lot this season and Justin's been running great and showing up fast times."<br /><br />Bolt entered the meet struggling for form after battling injuries all season and only managed a few competitive times while Gatlin has been producing several fast times this year.<br /><br />The win was Bolt's ninth world title as he broke Gatlin's 28- race winning streak and paid homage to his German-based doctor, Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt, for his recovery, describing him as "a lifesaver".<br /><br />"I've learned over the years that when Justin Gatlin comes to a championship, he always shows up. I knew that if I came here to win I'd have to run a great race," Bolt added.<br /><br />"I've been struggling up and down, so for me to come together at the right time, it's a great victory. It's definitely number one when it comes to competition."<br /><br />Gatlin, unbeaten since August 2013, have been a controversial figure having served a year's ban in 2001 and then sat out 2006- 2010 after a positive testosterone test.<br /><br />Bolt was quick to side-stepped reporters' questions about the significance of his victory over Gatlin in the fight to stop athletes from using illegal drugs.<br /><br />"That's for you guys to write," he told reporters.<br /><br />"For me, I came here to add to my legendary status and to win and continue my championship rise."</p>
<p>Sprint legend Usain Bolt has described his come-from-behind victory in the 100 metres of the athletics World Championships as the "hardest race" of his scintillating career.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Bolt powered back to edge controversial rival Justin Gatlin on the line, after a shaky start, to secure victory in a season-best 9.79 seconds on Sunday, reports CMC.<br /><br />"This was definitely my hardest race," said the 29- year-old Jamaican who was out of action for six weeks this year with pelvic joint pain.<br /><br />"I've been through a lot this season and Justin's been running great and showing up fast times."<br /><br />Bolt entered the meet struggling for form after battling injuries all season and only managed a few competitive times while Gatlin has been producing several fast times this year.<br /><br />The win was Bolt's ninth world title as he broke Gatlin's 28- race winning streak and paid homage to his German-based doctor, Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt, for his recovery, describing him as "a lifesaver".<br /><br />"I've learned over the years that when Justin Gatlin comes to a championship, he always shows up. I knew that if I came here to win I'd have to run a great race," Bolt added.<br /><br />"I've been struggling up and down, so for me to come together at the right time, it's a great victory. It's definitely number one when it comes to competition."<br /><br />Gatlin, unbeaten since August 2013, have been a controversial figure having served a year's ban in 2001 and then sat out 2006- 2010 after a positive testosterone test.<br /><br />Bolt was quick to side-stepped reporters' questions about the significance of his victory over Gatlin in the fight to stop athletes from using illegal drugs.<br /><br />"That's for you guys to write," he told reporters.<br /><br />"For me, I came here to add to my legendary status and to win and continue my championship rise."</p>