Bolt to defend sprint titles in Rio

Usain Bolt has revealed he plans to defend his Olympic sprint titles in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and not switch disciplines.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2012 - 12:29

Usain Bolt has revealed he plans to defend his Olympic sprint titles in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and not switch disciplines.

The Jamaican declared himself a “living legend” after retaining his 100 and 200 metres crowns in London this summer, as well as being a member of his country’s victorious 4x100m relay team.

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