Bolt could be right on Tyne.Byline: STEVE BROWN Steve Brown is the name of more than one person of note:
GATESHEAD is in line to be struck by a 'Lightning Bolt' - after Olympic and World Champion sprinter Usain Bolt Usain Bolt (born 21 August1986) is a Jamaican sprinter and current world junior and Jamaican record holder over 200 m. Early life Bolt was born Trelawny, Jamaica) and educated at William Knibb High School. agreed to appear in next year's inaugural Diamond League. The IAAF's new multimillion dollar athletics programme runs worldwide between May and August 2010, with Gateshead and Crystal Palace hosting the two UK-based events. And Bolt is sure to appear in at least one of the UK meetings - meaning he could perform at the Aviva British Grand Prix This article is about Formula One race. For other uses, see British Grand Prix (disambiguation). The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. at Gateshead on Saturday, July 10. "This is an immensely exciting event for Gateshead," said Gateshead councillor Linda Green. "The new format looks set to bring even more exciting competition to athletics at the Gateshead International Stadium. Elite athletes from across the globe will be right here in competition for not only top prize money but also crucial points in what is going to be a hard fought and much coveted league. "It also means Gateshead reinforces its place on the global stage in the top tier of world athletics venues." In 14 meetings across the world, the Diamond League will showcase the cream of the world's athletics talent. Along with 100m and 200m world record holder Bolt, former 100m and 200m world champion Tyson Gay Tyson Gay (born August 9, 1982) is an American sprinter who won gold medals at the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4 x 100 meters events at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan. and ex-100m world record holder Asafa Powell are also due to compete in the four-month programme, with the enticing possibility of a three-way sprint showdown on Tyneside. With prize money totaling $6.63 million, the Diamond League will also feature the best British talent, such as world champions Jessica Ennis and Phillips Idowu. "Usain Bolt is the superstar of the sport globally so we hope to have him racing at one or both of our events in 2010," said Niels de Vos, Chief Executive of UKA UKA United Klans of America (name of the Ku Klux Klan during civil rights era) UKA United Kingdom Athletics UKA United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dance . "Anyone who saw him run in the Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace last year will understand what he brings to the sport. He is a global ambassador for athletics and with the other outstanding athletes announced, I am sure there will be a huge demand for tickets for both our Diamond League events here in the UK." *Tickets for the Aviva British Grand Prix can be bought online at www.uka.org.uk or by phone on 0800 055 60 56. CAPTION(S): SIMPLY THE VEST: Usain Bolt |
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