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Usain Bolt to run against Asafa Powell in Oslo
Last year, Bolt won the 200 in 19.86 seconds, a run he was not quite satisfied with.
“I didn’t quite make everything work last year,” Bolt said. “I got a fantastic reception, that’s why I’m here again. I’m back to show what I’m made of.”
After the Oslo meet, Bolt will return to Jamaica for national trials. He then plans to return to Europe for a 200 race in Monaco July 20, his last race before the Olympics that start a week later.
“I’m running good, everything is coming together, so I’m just taking my time working my way to the top and my best form,” Bolt said. “I’m just happy with what’s going on right now and that I’m injury-free and that the season is going well.”
Canadians competing in Oslo include defending Diamond League champion Dylan Armstrong in the men’s shot put, and Priscilla Lopes-Schliep and Phylicia George in the women’s 100-metre hurdles.
World champion Sally Pearson of Australia will make her European debut in the 100 hurdles.
American Danielle Carruthers, who Pearson beat at the Daegu worlds, are also taking part in the two-heat event, as is American Lolo Jones.
