2011

2011 IAAF World Outdoor Championships Daegu, South Korea August 27-September 5, 2011 Photo: Giancarlo Colombo@PhotoRun Victah1111@aol.com 631-741-1865 www.photorun.NET

Statement from Usain Bolt

By GRR 0

Daegu, Korea – Following his disqualification from the men's 100m final last night, a race which was won by his countryman and training partner Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt, Olympic champion and World record holder for the 100m has this afternoon issued the following statement:

“Firstly I would like to congratulate my team mate Yohan Blake and the other athletes who won the medals.

Of course I am extremely disappointed not to have had the chance to defend my title due to the false start. I was feeling great through the rounds and was ready to run fast in the final. I worked very hard to get ready for this Championships and things were looking good.

However I have to move on now as there is no point to dwell on the past. I have a few days to refocus and get ready for the 200m on Friday. After this I have the 4x100m and a few other races before the end of the season. I know that I am now in good shape and will focus on running well in the 200m.

Thanks to all the people who sent me good wishes and I will try my best to make you proud in the 200m.”

Usain Bolt (JAM)

author: GRR