Bolt taking a Break
August 12, 2010
Olympic and World Sprint king Usain Bolt is said to be in good spirits despite being forced to close his 2010 season almost a month ahead of schedule due to a problem he discovered in his lower back region almost a week ago.
The 23-year-old Bolt was advised to call time on his on-track activities for the rest of the season after meeting with noted physician Dr. Hans MŸller-Wohlfahrt in Germany. The Olympic and World champion is currently receiving treatment.
As a result, the 100m and 200m world record holder will be missing from action at the upcoming Weltklasse Zurich and Memorial van Damme, Brussels Diamond League meetings, which are both scheduled for later this month.
Bolt was advised by his doctors to take a rest from the track on Monday, days after losing to American rival Tyson Gay in the 100m at a Diamond League meet in Stockholm, Sweden. This was Bolt's first defeat in over two years.
Zurich meet
Bolt was expected to run a relay leg at the Zurich meet before facing off once again with Gay in Brussels for what was a highly anticipated rematch.
Bolt will now focus on getting rested up and ready to go for next year's IAAF World Championships in Athletics. Bolt, who will now enjoy an early break, will turn his attention to several promotional activities such as his book launch in London, England, which is scheduled for August 31- September 2, as well as additional activities in Australia.
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