West Indies captain Chris Gayle yesterday hailed 100 metres world record holder Usain Bolt who recently raised the bar competing on the highest stage at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

"I am definitely proud of Usain Bolt and send my congratulations to him. Not only has he done Jamaica proud, but the entire Caribbean on a whole and we wish him more success and hopefully he can get even better from here," Jamaican Gayle said.

"It was an unbelievable performance. He's a guy with guts and determination and looked so relaxed and composed. He just went out there and enjoyed himself and it's good to see a young role model.

"He broke the record already and so there were a lot of expectations on to him to prove himself again and on a big occasion like this it takes a tremendous effort. You have to give credit to the guy because he has really done well along with the ladies (100 metres female sprinters Shelly-AnnFraser, Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart)."

Bolt is now the first Jamaican to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres while female compatriot Fraser is the first to do so in the women's 100 metres.