The Wait is Over; Bolt is Ready to Go in Beijing

Published by the IAAF on August 20, 2015

Usain Bolt gave a warning to his rivals that he is not about to surrender his seven-year reign as the undisputed boss of men’s sprinting by declaring the “new improved” Usain Bolt is “ready” to compete at the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015.

Speaking at the Puma and Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) press conference at the NUO Beijing Hotel on Thursday (20), a typically laidback Bolt seemed completely unflustered by his far-from-perfect preparation for 2015.

He was relaxed and open and fully prepared for the latest chapter of his storied career. 

It was seven years ago when Bolt burst into the public consciousness with a series of jaw-dropping performances at the 2008 Olympics and his return to Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium – where he will begin the defence of his world 100m title on Saturday – brought a smile to his face.