Commonwealth Games 2014: Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt Ready to Take Glasgow by Storm
The Jamaican sprinter is only entered into the relay in Glasgow after the left foot injury stopped him taking part in his national trials.
- Associated Press
- Updated: July 27, 2014 09:38 am IST
Usain Bolt says his foot injury has healed and he's ready to compete at the Commonwealth Games, while being cautious about not overexerting himself. (CWG Day 3 Highlights | Medal Tally | Schedule)
The Jamaican sprinter is only entered into the relay in Glasgow after the left foot injury stopped him taking part in his national trials. (CWG Day 3 Wrap)
After flying into Scotland on Saturday, Bolt quickly dismissed doubts about his participation by saying: "I am here to run. I will be running definitely." (Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela wins gold)
Bolt hasn't raced yet this season. He plans to take part in the 4x100-meters relay heats on Friday at Hampden Park. (CWG: Bronze for Indian judoka Rajwinder Kaur)
Bolt says "the injury has completely gone ... I am just trying to take my time trying to get myself in running shape and not push myself too much and then get injured again." (CWG: Lifter Omkar Otari wins Bronze)