Usain Bolt begins season with 100m win at Cayman Invitational
By Nick Lustig
Last Updated: 15/05/16 9:01am
Usain Bolt recorded his third lowest career time on Saturday – but still managed to claim an easy victory in the 100 metres at the Cayman Invitational.
Starting in lane four, the six-time Olympic gold medallist had a moderate start in his season-opening race before moving away from the field in the last 60 metres and cruising to the finishing line.
Bolt, the current world 100 metres and 200 metres record holder, declared himself satisfied with his first test since last year's World Championships in Beijing, despite posting a time of 10.05.
"I'm just glad I got out of that one injury-free, It's a season-opener so you never know what to expect," the 29-year-old said.
"I haven't run all season so I expected to be rusty, and just like last season, I need more races to get sharp.
"So I'm not worried, just about working up to the top now.
"Now my coach (Glen Mills) can analyse the race, see what we need to do, see what we need to work on and move from there."
His time still proved too much for the rest of the field, with American Dentarius Locke finishing in second (10.12) and Jamaican compatriot Kemar Bailey-Cole in third (10.18).
However, Bolt conceded he still had work to do before Jamaica hold their Olympic trials at the end of June ahead of the summer games in Rio.
"I wanted to run fast, I was feeling good in training. But you never know because running in training and running at a track meet is two different things," he added.
"It's all about race fitness, so like last year, I need to get a few more races under my belt and by trials time I'll be ready I'm sure."
