Usain Bolt Photo: ODT filesamaican super-sprinter Usain Bolt says he loves the teams concept of the revolutionary Nitro Athletics series and is looking forward to also taking on coaching and captaincy duties. "Nitro Athletics is what track and field needs." Athletics Australia board member and 2006 Commonwealth 400m champion John Steffensen played a key role in negotiations between AA and Bolt. "Every show needs a headline act and the headline act of Nitro Athletics Melbourne is the biggest name in all of sport - Usain Bolt," said Steffensen. "Nitro Athletics Melbourne will attract global attention in the 210-plus countries that participate in athletics and where Usain Bolt is a mega-star."

Source: Otago Daily Times November 04, 2016 04:30 UTC