Usain Bolt has confirmed that his final race will be in London at the
2017 World Athletics Championships.
The Jamaican sprinter – who has won six Olympic gold medals, eight
World Championship titles and is the current world record holder in
the 100m and 200m – had initially been expected to retire after the
2016 Olympics in Rio.
But he has told the Daily Mail that his plans have been changed so his
swansong from the sport will be in London, where he won three Olympic
gold medals in 2012.
He said, "That was the initial plan (to sign off after Rio). But my
sponsor has asked me to go on for another year; to 2017 and London.
"But I'll be doing one event, the 100. I've already discussed it with
my coach. I can concentrate on that, and on retiring on a winning
note."
Bolt's next major target is the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, in August.
He also wants to be remembered as one of the greatest athletes the
world has seen.
He also lists Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Michael Johnson as his
personal top three in sports.
But victory in Rio next year, to become the first man to win three
consecutive 100m titles — and a possible treble in the 200m and sprint
relay — could elevate him to a status alongside Ali.
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2017 World Athletics Championships.
The Jamaican sprinter – who has won six Olympic gold medals, eight
World Championship titles and is the current world record holder in
the 100m and 200m – had initially been expected to retire after the
2016 Olympics in Rio.
But he has told the Daily Mail that his plans have been changed so his
swansong from the sport will be in London, where he won three Olympic
gold medals in 2012.
He said, "That was the initial plan (to sign off after Rio). But my
sponsor has asked me to go on for another year; to 2017 and London.
"But I'll be doing one event, the 100. I've already discussed it with
my coach. I can concentrate on that, and on retiring on a winning
note."
Bolt's next major target is the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, in August.
He also wants to be remembered as one of the greatest athletes the
world has seen.
He also lists Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Michael Johnson as his
personal top three in sports.
But victory in Rio next year, to become the first man to win three
consecutive 100m titles — and a possible treble in the 200m and sprint
relay — could elevate him to a status alongside Ali.
Firstclassnewsline.net
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