A brand new wax figure of top Jamaican runner Usain Bolt has just joined the sports zone in Madame Tussauds in London.

The world is waiting to see if the three-times gold medallist Usain can take home more gold during the London 2012 games. This week is the perfect time to visit Madame Tussauds to see the sporting hero striking his famous “to di world” pose.

As well as finding out how you measure up against speedy Bolt, you can also meet wax figures of other great sporting legends including David Beckham, Rafael Nadal, Jessie Owens, Mohammed Ali and Team GB favourites, diver Tom Daley and heptathlete Jessica Ennis.

Have you been to Madame Tussauds recently? Which figure do you think it the most lifelike?

Madame Tussauds have a new wax figure this October: R&B star, Rihanna.

The singer’s likeness takes centre stage in the attraction’s interactive Music Zone alongside female performers including:        

• Kylie Minogue
• Britney Spears
• Lady Gaga
• Amy Winehouse

The sexy singer is captured in the sleek style she wore for her X Factor duet with last year’s winner Matt Cardle; a fitted black dress, slit to the hip, with bright cherry-red hair.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna to Madame Tussauds London,” said Liz Edwards, PR Manager at the attraction. ”Her inclusion couldn’t be more timely as her Loud tour arrives in the capital this week. We are sure she will hit the right note with our guests as demand for her figure has been huge since her appearance on The X Factor 2010. Rihanna is one of the biggest music stars of the moment and is a perfect addition to the diva dream team of female artists we have here at the attraction.”

Read more about Madame Tussauds and book tickets here; and there’s more information about Rihanna’s Loud tour here

Bieber fever hit London last week as the teen superstar performed at The O2. If you enjoyed the show, you’ll be pleased to know he’ll be taking up permanent residence in the capital in the form of a waxwork at Madame Tussauds.

The singer and social media sensation will take centre stage in the Music Zone this Easter, alongside waxworks of Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga.

“Beliebers” will be able to cuddle up to the Justin Bieber waxwork and use Facebook and Twitter to share news and pictures of their meeting immediately via a special interactive touch screen.

The waxwork features the original Bieber haircut (before the big chop) but as a growing 17-year old, the real Justin Bieber is already taller than the waxwork!

“It’s pretty incredible to see. I’m taller but this was a point in time,” the Grammy-nominated star commented at the waxwork’s unveiling.

See Justin Bieber meeting his waxwork in London last week (skip the long intro to about two minutes in):

Justin Bieber at Madame Tussauds London this Easter. Book tickets

Robert Downey Jr (as the famous detective Sherlock Holmes) has arrived at Madame Tussauds.  The new waxwork  mirrors Downey Jr’s penetrating stare and tousled hair and wears a replica costume – dapper black and grey suit, waistcoat and cravat. Look out for the exciting new film based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous character when its released on Boxing Day.

If you’re a fan of Sherlock Holmes, check out our itinerary around Holmes’ London.