Usain Bolt opts to miss Diamond League and ends season
Monday 7 September 2015 17:19, UK
Usain Bolt has decided not to race again this year after his triple gold medal haul at last month's World Championships.
The 29-year-old Jamaican has endured an injury-disrupted season but still swept to all three sprint titles in Beijing for the fifth time at a major championships.
However, he has opted to concentrate on the Olympic Games in Rio next year by bringing the curtain down on his track campaign early.
Writing on his Facebook page, Bolt said: "After the excitement of the past few weeks at the World T&F [Track & Field] Championships in Beijing I have decided not to race again in 2015.
"I am already thinking about next year and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio where I will attempt to defend my titles in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.
"I will enjoy a short break from training now to recharge before resuming background training next month."
Bolt's decision means he will miss Friday's Diamond League finale in Brussels, where he was due to race in the 200m.
"I have competed in Brussels many times over the years and it is always one of the best meets on the circuit. The track is fast and they always have a full house," Bolt added.
"I was looking forward to running there this year but I'm happy to end the season without any injuries and ready to go for 2016."
