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"The greatest ever!" Soccer reacts to Usain Bolt's 100m dash gold

The world of soccer joined thousands of others in marveling at the speed of 100m gold-medal winner Usain Bolt.

Usain Bolt's run for a third 100m gold medal had everyone talking, including the world of soccer.

Championship midfielder Elliott Bennett, who has played for Jamaica's senior national team, stayed up late to see the man he called the "greatest track athlete ever" snag another gold, outrunning Justin Gatlin after the American went out to an early lead.

The greatest track athlete ever! @usainbolt is a phenomenon. Never in doubt

— Elliott Bennett (@Ebenno88) August 15, 2016

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