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The Jamaican sprinter gained global recognition on the back of his record-breaking performances in the 100m (9.69s) and 200m events (19.30s) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first athlete to break both records at the same Games. The five-time IAAF world athlete of the year further underlined his credentials as an all-time great by defending both Olympic titles at London 2012 – another unprecedented accomplishment. Bolt, an eight-time world champion, remains the world record holder with times of 9.58s and 19.19s after a sensational showing at the Berlin World Championships in 2009.
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Olympic legend fails to agree financial terms with A-League side Central Coast Mariners as indefinite trial is abruptly ended
Olympic legend fails to agree financial terms with A-League side Central Coast Mariners as indefinite trial is abruptly ended
- The sprint legend is trying out with A-League club Central Coast Mariners
- The sprint legend is trying out with A-League club Central Coast Mariners
Usain Bolt took the first “sluggish” steps towards his hoped-for Olympic triple-triple on Saturday when he eased through his 100 metres heat as the fans turned out in force to see the sport’s superstar bring the athletics programme to life.
Usain Bolt took the first “sluggish” steps towards his hoped-for Olympic triple-triple on Saturday when he eased through his 100 metres heat as the fans turned out in force to see the sport’s superstar bring the athletics programme to life.
Usain Bolt insisted he would be ready for the challenge of toppling in-form American Justin Gatlin at the world championships in Beijing next month.
Usain Bolt insisted he would be ready for the challenge of toppling in-form American Justin Gatlin at the world championships in Beijing next month.
Usain Bolt returns to action after a six-week injury-enforced break in the 100 metres on the opening night of the London Diamond League meeting on Friday with question marks hanging over both his fitness and form just four weeks out from the World Championships in Beijing
Usain Bolt returns to action after a six-week injury-enforced break in the 100 metres on the opening night of the London Diamond League meeting on Friday with question marks hanging over both his fitness and form just four weeks out from the World Championships in Beijing