{"id":9967,"date":"2012-10-29T11:58:57","date_gmt":"2012-10-29T11:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/?p=9967"},"modified":"2013-06-05T14:26:47","modified_gmt":"2013-06-05T13:26:47","slug":"brixton-bolt-100m-race-in-popes-road-brixton-photo-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/brixton-bolt-100m-race-in-popes-road-brixton-photo-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton &#8211; photo report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-01.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite near-freezing temperatures, a toupee-removing wind and drenching rain showers, there was no shortage of competitors and spectators at the Brixton Bolt event on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-04.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by record-breaking athlete Usain Bolt, \u00a0the event was the brainchild of\u00a0Brixtonite Tom Shakhli who slapped the gauntlet down in SW9 and asked, \u00a0&#8220;Who is the fastest in Brixton?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The 100m race track was set up on Pope&#8217;s Road and the entrance fee for runners was just one pound, with all proceeds going to local charities.<\/p>\n<p>With categories for under 11s, under 14s, under 16s, over 40s (men and women) as well as an all-comers adult challenge, Brixtonites young and old turned up to compete for a selection of prizes offered by local businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a selection of photos from the day:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-02.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-03.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-05.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-06.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-07.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-08.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-09.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-10.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-11.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-12.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-13.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-14.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-16.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-17.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-18.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-19.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-20.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-21.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-22.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-23.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-24.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-26.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-27.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-28.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-29.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-30.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brixton Bolt 100m race in Popes Road, Brixton, Lambeth, London, Saturday 28th October 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/brixton-bolt-2012-31.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Video highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"735\" height=\"414\" 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