Bolt pulls out of Jamaica trials

Usain Bolt yesterday withdrew from the 100m at the Jamaican national trials which is on till the weekend.

The 28-year-old had signed up for the race in a bid to improve his form for August's World Championships in China, which he qualifies automatically for as defending 100m and 200m champion.

His management did not explain his decision to drop out at short notice.

Bolt, the world-record holder at both distances, has had a poor season, running a best time of 10.12 seconds over 100m and 20.13 for 200m.

He is an eight-time world champion and has won six Olympic gold medals in his career. — BBC