Bolt pulls out of Jamaica trials
BBC Sports News 1 minute read
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.
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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