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Chris Maduewesi
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World record holder,Usain Bolt,has set his sights on reclaiming the 100m title at the World Athletics Championship in Moscow.
Bolt set a world record in 2009 in Germany,but couldn’t defend his title in 2011,after he was disqualified in Daegu.
“Of course it’s very important [to win back the title],” said Bolt.
“Right now I’m in good shape, focused, feeling well, training hard and I’m ready.”
Bolt as usual is the clear favourite to win both the 100m and 200m titles,after his closest rivals pulled out through injuries and suspension.
Yohan Blake who is the defending champion,will not take part in Moscow,after pulling out through injury,while Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay are both suspended for failing a drug test.
“I want to keep winning every race that I compete in and the 100m and 200m finals in Moscow will be the biggest races for me this year,” added Bolt.
“My season has been good, I’m getting stronger every week and my execution and speed endurance is steadily improving.”
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