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Usain Bolt has revealed how he ignored his doctor's orders and struggles with personal tragedy impacted his final race at the London 2017 World Championships.
World's fastest man in history Usain Bolt has revealed how he almost had a devastating career end at the London 2017 World Championships after a personal tragedy and ignoring his doctor's orders.
The Jamaican track legend brought his iconic career to an end in the British capital - the same stadium where he clinched three Olympic gold medals in 2012.
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Usain Bolt at the London 2017 World Championships
Bolt competed for the last time in London, but was denied his dream farewell to the sport after sustaining an injury in the 4x100m final.
His emotional bow out to his illustrious career started impressively by claiming bronze in the 100m final in his last-ever individual race. Unfortunately, his final 4x100m relay race ended in disappointment, as he pulled up with a hamstring injury 50m from the finish line, whilst running the anchor leg for Jamaica.
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Usain Bolt's personal tragedy that left him in shambles before London
Reminiscing on what happened on the night, Bolt, during an interview with The Times, revealed he had come incredibly close to not competing in the capital at all, after tragedy struck months earlier.
“One of my very close friends died [in 2017]," the 39-year-old said. “Grieving and speaking about it was so important for me. Spending time with all the people that we hung out with helped me to deal with it."
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In April 2017, Bolt was left devastated by the death of a close friend and fellow athlete Germaine Mason, who was killed in a devastating motorcycle accident.
The heartbreaking loss was said to have left Bolt 'inconsolable', who struggled to find the motivation to train afterwards.
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“I didn’t train as much as I wanted to before my last world championships. That’s why I wasn’t in shape," he said.
How Usain Bolt ignored doctors' orders
Detailing his conversations with his doctor, the sprint legend added he felt he had no choice but to compete, with fans and sponsors expecting him to bow out in London.
"My doctor told me: 'Do not go. You’re not in good shape. You’re not ready. If you go and you push yourself, you will get injured'. "I was like: 'I have to go. Everybody is expecting me'.
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"So it wasn’t a massive surprise [that he tore a hamstring in his final race]."
Despite the heartbreaking end to his career, this didn't stop him from receiving a hero's send-off when he performed his last lap of honour at the London Stadium later on.