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London weather could affect Usain Bolt

According to his coach, Usain Bolt is capable of breaking his 100m world record and achieving a time below 9.5 seconds; however, the weather in London might hinder his attempts.

Glen Mills, who has been Bolt’s coach since 2004, stated that the Olympic champion might reach a time of 9.49 seconds or even faster, surpassing his existing world record of 9.58 seconds.

“I don’t think it is impossible,” Mills commented. “However, the right conditions would be crucial. I am uncertain if the weather in London will cooperate.”

Mills also expressed confidence that Bolt will be in peak health for his first 100m race of the season on May 5 at the Jamaica Invitational, the same event where world 100m champion Yohan Blake is scheduled to compete in the 200m.

“Usain is in excellent condition and performing well,” Mills noted.

“He is prepared to compete next week. I anticipate a strong performance from him. He is fit and ready to have a good race.”

Addressing rumors surrounding Bolt’s supposed injury during a charity soccer match, Mills emphasized that his standout athlete has taken lessons from the false start which occurred in last year’s world championships final in South Korea—a mishap that cost him his world title.

In 2008, Bolt clinched gold medals in both the 100m and 200m at the Beijing Olympics, while also contributing to Jamaica’s win in the 4×100 relay, all accomplished in world-record time.

During the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Bolt set new world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100m and 19.19 seconds in the 200m.

by Buford Balony

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