Bolt sad to miss London meeting

Usain Bolt, who pulled out of the Aviva London Grand Prix due to United Kingdom tax laws, is hoping changes will be made that enable him to race in Britain in the future.

Usain Bolt, who pulled out of the Aviva London Grand Prix due to United Kingdom tax laws, is hoping changes will be made that enable him to race in Britain in the future.

Bolt pulled out of the Crystal Palace event due to strict laws which would have cost him not only 50% of his appearance fee and prize money on the night but also tax on a proportion of his worldwide earnings.

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