Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt stares mockingly at the television viewer, miming the race with his index and middle fingers. His rivals each fooled around for the camera when their names were announced in the packed and supercharged Olympic Stadium. This was a show, and they the performers; and the incredible closeness of the camera brought them into direct contact with their fans. Usain Bolt smilingly put a finger to his lips to tell the spectators to be quiet, made the sign of the cross, and the race began. He won, with the second fastest time in history.