Usain Bolt and Simone Biles Deliver Above-Average Ratings for NBC

Network fell from last Sunday, despite historic performances

NBC's Sunday night Olympics coverage focused on Usain Bolt, and the iconic Jamaican sprinter delivered. Bolt achieved a historic feat by edging American Justin Gatlin for his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter competition. He won the race in 9.81 seconds, a number apparently not up to his standards, with Bolt later remarking to the press: "I expected to go faster, but I'm happy that I won. I did what I had to."

Simone Biles scored another gold medal last night, winning the vault competition and in the process becoming the first U.S.

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