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Usain Bolt's Smiling Face Is The Newest Olympic Internet Meme

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14: Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes in the Men's 100 meter semifinal on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14: Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes in the Men's 100 meter semifinal on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Getty Images photographer Cameron Spencer captured this sensational shot of Usain Bolt grinning before winning his 100-meter semifinal at Rio 2016.
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Getty Images photographer Cameron Spencer captured this sensational shot of Usain Bolt grinning before winning his 100-meter semifinal at Rio 2016.

Usain Bolt’s cheeky smile is challenging #PhelpsFace as the favorite meme of Rio 2016.

The Jamaican track star broke into a mischievous grin during his 100-meter semifinal after turning his head and realizing he was strides ahead of his rivals.

The stunning image, captured by Getty Images photographer Cameron Spencer, went viral and sparked a series of hilarious spoofs on Twitter.

Bolt, meanwhile, went on to win Sunday’s Olympic final in 9.81 seconds to become the first person to claim gold in the big ticket event for the third consecutive time.

Here are some of the best memes so far:

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