Usain Bolt posts medical proof of hamstring tear to silence injury doubters after farewell flop
Jamaican sprint legend says injury will need three months of rehab, ruling him out of featuring for Manchester United in legends match against Barcelona
Usain Bolt has delivered a rebuke to those who questioned whether he really suffered an injury in his farewell race at the world championships in London by revealing details of his hamstring tear.
The Jamaican, stung by speculation he pulled up in the anchor leg of the 4x100 metres relay final because he was too far behind to win the race, said the injury would need three months of rehabilitation.
“Sadly I have tear of the proximal myotendineous junction of biceps femoris in my left hamstring with partial retraction. 3 months rehab,” eight-times Olympic gold medallist Bolt posted on Twitter, accompanied by an X-ray of the injury to his left hamstring.
“I don’t usually release my medical report to the public but sadly I have sat and listened to people questioning if I was really injured.
“I have never been one to cheat my fans in any way & my entire desire at the championship was run one last time for my fans. Thanks for the continued support my fans and I rest, heal and move onto the next chapter of my life #Love&LoveAlone.”
