Sprint wonder Usain Bolt opened his international 100 meters campaign impressively when he dismissed the field at the Colorful Daegu Pre-Championships Meeting to win in a world-leading time on Wednesday.

The Jamaican clocked 9.86 seconds to finish ahead of compatriot Michael Frater who was second in 10.15 seconds, with Mike Rodgers of the United States third in 9.86 seconds.

Bolt, the double Olympic and World record holder, emerged from a slow start but was never seriously challenged as he crossed the line in the 17th sub-10 clocking of his career.

“That race was really wonderful,” the 23-year-old told local media.

“I really loved it, and I'm looking forward to next year because it was full of energy.”

Bolt’s time shaved 0.08 seconds off American Tyson Gay’s 2009 meet record of 9.94 and easily eclipsed the previous world-leading time this year of 9.95 seconds set by American Ivory Williams.