Jamaican sprint star, Usain Bolt has confirmed he will retire from athletics after the 2017 World Championships in London. He said this in an interview to a British tabloid published on Saturday.
The six-time Olympic gold medalist had previously intimated that he will quit sport after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. However, the 28-year old now says he has one more year in the profession.
Bolt was quoted by Daily Mail as saying “that was the initial plan (to retire in 2016), but my sponsor has asked me to go on for another year, to 2017 and London.
“I’ll be doing one event, the 100(m). I’ve already discussed it with my coach. I can concentrate on that, and on retiring on a winning note.”
