Jamaica’s Usain Bolt aiming for Olympic triple in 200m

Having already achieved his legendary status, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt could become an immortal if he achieves his goals of a third Olympic “triple triple” and lowering his 200 meter record, to under 19 seconds.

“I think that is a side note really because the aim is always to win the championship. But it is one of my goals that I have had over the years to dip under 19 seconds,” said Bolt after collecting his sixth Jamaican RJR National Sportsman of the Year award.

“So it would be great if I could accomplish that this season and if it is in the Olympics, it would be greater,” added Bolt.

Bolt set the current 200 meter record of 19.19 seconds in 2009, shaving 0.11 off his own previous record of 19.30 from the previous year. Before Bolt, the record had been 19.32, set by Michael Johnson at the 1996 Olympics.

Bolt, who won triple gold at the World Championships in Beijing, China, last August, apologized to his fans for causing anxiety leading up to the championship because he wasn’t in the best of form due to niggling injuries.

He plans to make this year a stress-free one for his fans leading up to the Rio Olympics in Brazil.

“Just trying to stay focus and staying on top of things and make sure everything runs smoothly, pushing myself and also being aware of everything that is going on around and to me. That’s the key,” he explained.

Source: Jamaica Observer