Usain Bolt London 2017 live 100m final reaction as Justin Gatlin beats Jamaican sprinter at World Athletics Championships

There was much confusion as to whether Bolt had finished second or third shortly after the race had finished.

Usain Bolt waves to the crowd at the London 2017 World Athletics Championships (Image: Rex Features)

Usain Bolt was denied a golden end to his individual sprinting career at the World Athletics Championships in London.

The Jamaican sprinter was beaten by American Justin Gatlin, who celebrated a shock 100m final victory at London Stadium on Saturday.

Christian Coleman won the silver medal, while Bolt ended up with a bronze.

The 30-year-old didn't seem to be in the race from the very start and was playing catch up to America runner Coleman as soon as the starting pistol was fired.

Towards the end of the sprint Bolt appeared to be catching his rival, but out of nowhere Gatlin stormed to the front of the pack to take gold.

Immediately after the race Bolt's fans took to Twitter to voice their shock at the Jamaican failing to finish in first place.

Many were confused about whether he had taken silver or bronze, while all were stunned he hadn't taken the gold.

The Jamaican Splinter came Third

Bolt congratulates Justin Gatlin on his win