While Tiger Woods was battling the gales on Friday evening, the man who has replaced him as sport’s most sought-after icon was casually pulling off his tracksuit and flicking out those million-dollar legs at the starting line in Paris.
There was not a sound to be heard in the Stade de France. Barely a cough or a sneeze. The silence was heavy with anticipation, to the point where time almost seemed to slow down. This feeling has been known to infect his rivals, who can wake up and find themselves still in the blocks as the great man disappears into the distance.
Finally, the gunshot rang out and the athletes drove away from the line. For once, it was Bolt who reacted slowest. At the 40-metre mark, this 6ft 5in giant of a sprinter was looking down on his fellow competitors, but hardly looking back at them.
Full Story: Usain Bolt keeps wary eye on golden challengers despite taking Paris by storm – Telegraph