Bolt makes case for immortality

Sprint legend says he deserves to be as revered as Ali and Pele

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt on Thursday said he deserves to be among sport's all-time greats after romping to a third straight Olympic 200m gold.

With a third consecutive sweep of the 100m, 200m and relay sprints in his sights, the world's fastest man argued he should be in the pantheon of sporting heroes alongside Muhammad Ali, Pele ... and Michael Phelps.