Bolt in spotlight.ATHLETICS: Triple Olympic champion 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. will take centre stage among a star-studded field at the Aviva London Grand Prix Grand Prix n. pl. Grand Prix Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course. this summer. The Jamaican stole the hearts of sports fans around the world at the Beijing Games last August with his record-breaking performances on the track - and his sparkling personality off it. Bolt became the first man in history to claim the Olympic sprint treble all in world record times when he took gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, quickly becoming a Games legend with his trademark pre and post-race exuberance. Now the 22-year-old has signed up to run the 100m at the two-day meeting in London on July 24 and 25.. |
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