KINGSTON, Jamaica – Usain Bolt is set to skip next year’s Jamaica Trials, saying his final race on home soil will be the Racers Grand Prix.
Bolt, who maintains that the London 2017 World Championships, will be his last international appearance, made the disclosure on Television Jamaica’s early morning show, Smile Jamaica on Friday, October 14.
“The Racers Grand Prix will be my last race in Jamaica people, it will be the last time I run in Jamaica,” Bolt said on the programme.
The 2017 Racers Grand Prix is likely to be held in the second week of June.
Bolt will be chasing his fourth sprint double title at London 2017, set for August 4-13 in the Olympic Stadium.
“Yes I am definitely going to retire after the World Championships in London, that will be my last one,” said Bolt.
He has won 11 World Championships gold medals, among them seven individual medals.
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004.
Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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