London race ‘may not be Usain Bolt’s last’

The career of Jamaican superstar sprinter Usain Bolt may extend past his planned final race in August.

The runner had earmarked the 2017 World Championships in London as his swansong.

Speaking earlier this week, Bolt revealed that he had been talking to his coach about whether to end the “emotional” season in the British capital.

"We [Bolt and coach Glen Mills] haven't fully made up our mind on what we're doing yet," he said.

It had been expected that the 4x100m relay on 12 August would be Bolt’s final competitive appearance.

‘Great career’

"I'm not worrying about that until the World Championships or at least getting close to it," he added.

Earlier this month Bolt ran in his final race in home country Jamaica, winning the 100m.

Bolt has once again confirmed that he will not be competing in the 200m race this summer in London, saying “people keep asking, but no."

Bolt became the first man in Olympic history to win both the 100m and 200m in record times, and twice successfully defended the sprint titles he won in Beijing in 2008.

"It's just been a great career. I've really enjoyed the ups and downs, all the experience I've gathered, all I've been through, the happiness and the sadness," he said.

"It's been a wonderful career and I've done everything I've wanted to do and it's coming to an end and I'm fine with it.