If reports are to be believed then 6-time Olympic medallist and one of the biggest draws at any event, Usain Bolt is set to be named in his country’s Olympic team that will travel to Rio De Janerio for the Summer Games next month.
There had been doubts over the 29-year-old’s participation in the Games when he was forced to withdraw from Jamaica’s Olympic trials after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring tear and undergoing treatment for the same. But it seems like the sprinter will perhaps be fit enough to compete in his third Olympics, which he has declared will be his final one of his career.
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Bolt will participate in the London Anniversary Games, that will be held in the British capital on the 22nd of July.
Fellow sprinter and one his fiercest competitors Justin Gatlin had earlier said this about Bolt,”“Come on, man, he’s Usain,”.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.