Usain Bolt bids adieu to athletics in emotional London farewell

Retiring sprint legend Usain Bolt took part in a lap of honour on the final day of the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium on Sunday. (AFP)

Updated on: Aug 14, 2017 3:48 PM IST

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Retiring sprint legend Usain Bolt took part in a lap of honour on the final day of the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium on Sunday. (AFP)

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Bolt was given a thunderous reception by the fans inside the stadium. (AFP)

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The Jamaican great even took time out to greet his fans in what was an emotional farewell for him. (AFP)

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Bolt was presented with a part of the London Olympics track by London mayor Sadiq Khan (L) during his farewell. (AFP)

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Bolt’s parents were also present on the occasion. (AP)

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Having won 19 major gold medals, Bolt said he will not come back from retirement. (AP)

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“No, I’ve seen too many people come back and make things worse and shame themselves. I won’t be one of those people who come back,” he said. (AFP)

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Fans at the stadium in London made sure Bolt received a grand send-off, a day after his final race in the men’s 4X100m relay ended in disappointment. (REUTERS)