In an exclusive interview, the Jamaican king of the tracks summons Brazilians to influence the Olympic Games with their culture
Bolt plays with Vinicius, the Olympic mascot, against the background of the flag of the hose (Photo: Rio 2016 / Alex Ferro)
Not that anyone need much convincing to want to see Usain Bolt compete in 2016, but his new visit to the city, the Jamaican sprinter offered to the public even more reason to cheer. In an exclusive interview with Rio2016.com, Bolt said he plans to carry out an unprecedented "triple-triple" (three gold medals in the same events in three Olympics in a row), and a new record in the 200m its main focus. It seems the sky is the limit for "Ray."
"The 200m (world record) is certainly a must for me, so I'm really focused on fulfilling it," said Bolt, who holds the world record of 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay. "It's the Olympic Games, is the highest level, so the competition will be tough, but I'm very excited because the possibility of a record is always there."
Bolt is in Rio for the third edition of the Heads Up Challenge, which takes place this Sunday (19) with a 100m race at the Brazilian Jockey Club. 2016 will be the last Olympic Games it, who will turn 30 years on the same day as the event's closing ceremony on 21 August 2016. The six-time Olympic has said he will retire in 2017, after the World Championships, which will play only proof of 100m. After the gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m in Beijing 2008 and London 2012, get the same achievements in 2016 would be nothing less than historic.
"This is one of the main reasons why I'm so excited. It would be a great achievement for me, so I need to take this season to ensure that my training is correct to get there next year. Everything has gone well so far and I am very happy. "
"I have many races to come in the form I need. I started well, I felt good; just need to keep me playing and prepare calmly, "
said the Jamaican.
On Thursday (16), Bolt visited the Olympic Hose Village, in North Zone of Rio. Bolt interacted with children, played a race with a student (and "lost"), played basketball (hitting all baskets threw) and even risked playing tambourine, an impromptu session with the battery of traditional samba school.
Bolt also used the event to call the Brazilian fans to influence the Olympic Games with their culture.
"I'm excited because I happen next year and will be differentiated. There will be a lot of people here, many mixed cultures. You should support new sports and really enjoy all the festivities that will be wonderful. You must show the world the culture of Brazil and what kind of people you are, how fun people I saw where I went. "
"I've always been very well received by the people here, all have always been very nice to me. So I know that when the Games come when everyone is here, the energy will be high and awesome, "he added the sprinter.
"Certainly swimming, I always watch the Games. Football and basketball too, because it's interesting to see different cultures competing with each other. "
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