"Thunderbolt" in South Korea
Rated by many as the greatest athlete of the modern era, who has smashed world records left, right and centre; the King of Jamaica, Usain Bolt arrived in South Korea to take part in the International Association of Athletics Federation meet scheduled to take place in Daegu. The World and Olympic sprint champion was given a warm reception when he arrived in the Asian republic. Labelled the fastest man in the world, the lanky Jamaican will be competing in an IAAF World Challenge meeting which has attracted other stars from the world of athletics.
As always the sprinter was brimming with confidence announcing that he was ready to put his best in his maiden tour of the country, "It's my first time in Korea, so definitely, I'll try to go there and do my best. Hopefully I can break the meeting record, I'm not sure what time that is but for me I need to know where I'm at this season so I'll be going out there and putting my all into it to see what I need to do for the rest of the season so hopefully, it will be a very fast time."
Bolt who has made a mockery of world sprinting records will compete in the 100 metres but is not scheduled to take part in the 200 metres showdown.
The event would serve as a warm up to Bolt's season when he is scheduled to take on rivals Asafa Powell of Jamaica and American rival Tyson g*y in the 14-meeting Diamond League.
"My start has been my weakest point. So I've been working this year, not even only this year, but the year leading up to the Olympics enough to do Olympics and the World championship. This year I'm still focusing on trying to get everything right. I think the key thing for me is that, trying to get it right even when I'm out of competition, that's when I get it fresh in my mind."
Meanwhile Powell as always is set to provide a stiff challenge to Bolt, as he aptly demonstrated by winning the 100 metres at Qatar's Diamond League meeting on Friday night in 9.81 seconds. However Bolt will be the man to challenge when the race heats up next Wednesday, he is the fastest man in the line-up boasting off some incredible talent in Jamaicans Mario Forsythe, Kenroy Anderson and Michael Frater plus Americans Rae Edwards, Mike Rodgers, Trell Kimmons and Travis Padgett, whose personal best of 9.89 seconds is the closest to Bolt's world record of 9.58 seconds.
Bolt, who also holds the 200 meters world record, is making his first visit to South Korea and told the media: "I'll try to do my best. Hopefully I can break the meeting record; I'm not sure what time that is, but for me I need to know where I'm at this season."
As always the thunder bolt is raring to go, but remains cautious at the same time claiming that he has a long way to go.
He also admitted that his technique especially at the start needs to improve further if he is to maintain his golden run in the world of athletics. Bolt is a huge draw card all over the world, and the South Koreans would be hoping that his presence would spur on the local talent.
There can be a few better sights in the extremely demanding and challenging world of athletics, then the sight of Bolt at full throttle; the South Koreans are aiming to see the champion at his prime, let’s see what is in store for them.
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