Usain Bolt's 2016 Retirement Plans Possibly Pushed Back
Usain Bolt's 2016 Retirement Plans Possibly Pushed Back
Usain Bolt is reconsidering his retirement plans after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro. Three weeks ago, the Associated Press reported the world's fastest man decided 2016 would be the last year of sprinting for him. He is now considering extending his plans by one year and possibly compete at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London.
The 100-meter and 200-meter world record holder is still in Europe as he promotes his autobiography "Faster than Lightning" in London.
Bolt said conversations have taken place with his coach Glen Mills and other sponsors about his 2016 retirement plans.
On September 7, Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Although the Summer Games may not run too late into August, Bolt turns 34-years-old on August 21, 2020. Plans have not been discussed to extend his career that far in advance.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow remain a possibility for next year's outdoor track season without any IAAF World Championships or Olympics taking place. He told BBC Radio that he would only run the 200-meter dash in Glasgow, but Mills will ultimately make the decision.
The 100-meter and 200-meter world record holder is still in Europe as he promotes his autobiography "Faster than Lightning" in London.
Bolt said conversations have taken place with his coach Glen Mills and other sponsors about his 2016 retirement plans.
On September 7, Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Although the Summer Games may not run too late into August, Bolt turns 34-years-old on August 21, 2020. Plans have not been discussed to extend his career that far in advance.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow remain a possibility for next year's outdoor track season without any IAAF World Championships or Olympics taking place. He told BBC Radio that he would only run the 200-meter dash in Glasgow, but Mills will ultimately make the decision.