Usain Bolt jogged to victory in his first Rio race

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt handily won his first-round heat of the 100-meter sprint at the Rio Games on Saturday, jogging past his rivals with a time of 10.07.

Bolt's next step is the 100-meter semifinal Sunday afternoon, followed by the final Sunday night. If he wins as expected, this will be Bolt's third consecutive gold in his signature event.

Bolt holds the world and Olympic records in the 100-meter race — 9.58 and 9.63 seconds, respectively — but his mom has other priorities. "I would hope he'll settle down, get married and start his family," Jennifer Bolt said Saturday. "I know he'll settle down because he has said it."

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