Bolt set to be named in Rio squad despite injury

Amel Tuka looked strong in Friday's 800m semi-finalCredit: Ian MacNicol

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There's no ‘with a run’ betting on the Olympic Games, which should make even the biggest Usain Bolt fans cautious before staking their hard-earned at short odds on the world’s fastest man to win the Olympic 100 metres title for a record-breaking third time in Rio next month.

Bolt suffered a hamstring tear in the Jamaican Olympic trials earlier this month and has not raced since. However, the sprint superstar is expected to be included in Jamaica’s team for the Rio Games when it is announced tomorrow.

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Steven Downes

Published on 9 July 2016inAthletics tips

Last updated 17:50, 9 July 2016

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