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Usain Bolt to race two weeks before Rio Olympics

Usain Bolt will compete at a Diamond League meet in London’s Olympic Stadium from July 22-23, two weeks before the Rio Olympic Opening Ceremony, according to the IAAF.

Bolt has competed in London three of the last four years, including sweeping the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 2012 Olympics.

“I know the athletics fans in London are very knowledgeable and passionate about track and field and will come out in force and create a great atmosphere like they always do,” Bolt, who spends more time in Great Britain than anywhere outside of Jamaica, said in a press release.