Wed, 04 Sep, 2013 - 16:29
Usain Bolt has confirmed he plans to retire from athletics after the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
The fastest man in history over both 100 and 200 metres, who has won six Olympic golds and eight World Championship golds, intends to bow out in more glory.
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