I'm Clean - Usain Bolt

Started by Folami David, Jul 26, 2013, 12:24 PM

Folami David

Usain Bolt launched a staunch defence of his record as a clean athlete today as the world's fastest man tried to distance himself from athletics' doping scandal.
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The six-time Olympic champion insisted he has been 'doing phenomenal things' since he was 15 and does not take any supplements whatsoever - only vitamin tablets 'like every other athlete'.
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Bolt's comments come after Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell, who both made the 100 metres final at London 2012, tested positive for banned substances.
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Gay claimed he had been 'let down' by someone he trusted, while Powell alleged he tested positive for a stimulant after taking a new supplement.
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Bolt said: 'I was planning to explain this to people.
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How long have people been following Usain Bolt?
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'If you've been following me since 2002 you would know I've been doing phenomenal things since I was 15.
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'I was the youngest person to win the world juniors. I ran the world youth record at 17.
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'I've broken every record there is in every event I've ever done. For me I've proven myself since I was 15. I was always going to be great.
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'I was made to inspire people and made to run. I was given a gift and that's what I do. I know I'm clean, so I'm just going to continue running and using my talent and that's what I'm going to do.'
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The sprint king has only spoken to Powell via BlackBerry Messenger since news of the test broke.
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He told Powell to 'stay stong' and isn't condemning his former relay team-mate.

Shola Sholaz

So many people will definately say a lot of negatives things about Usain Bolt...But I must say, I do believe he is clean.