Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt has never run a mile

The world’s fastest man may have six Olympic gold medals, but that doesn’t mean he’s perfect.

Far from it, in fact, if you consider his agent Ricky Simms’ most recent shock admission about the Jamaican track star.

For all his celebrity and speed, Bolt has never run a mile.

He’s never run the 1609m middle distance mark. Ever.

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The group of 40 players and management were thrilled as they entered the team room to find Bolt waiting to meet everyone and share his thoughts on preparation and performance at major championships. 

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Fresh from his triple gold medal haul in Beijing, the Jamaican became the latest celebrity to take the Global Goals Challenge, a fundraiser that lists it aim as 'fights for fundamental rights and sustainable development to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice'.

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After Bolt edged the American by .01 second in Sunday's 100 final, he is now running in his favored race and seeking his record 10th world title overall.

Bolt was grinning widely after crossing in 19.95 seconds, coasting for about 60 meters and checking the stadium screens high up in the stands of the Bird's Nest to see if someone could come close. As usual, none did.

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to win world 100m title

The controversial Gatlin came into the final on a 28-race unbeaten run and apparently relishing his role as the sport's bad guy.

But at the same Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing where Bolt announced himself to the world with two Olympic golds and two world records in 2008, the Jamaican superstar came past a faltering Gatlin at the death to snatch victory by one hundredth of a second.

Bolt's 9.79 seconds was more than two tenths off his world record, but this was a night for athletics to celebrate victories rather than times.

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for gold in 100 at worlds

Bolt was trailing for almost the entire race in the biggest showdown in the sport in years. But with gritted teeth, the two-time Olympic champion clawed back into contention and made his giant stride count to win in 9.79 seconds — .01 seconds faster than the American veteran.

"A lot of people counted me out," Bolt said. "So for me to come and win, this is a big deal."

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  American Gatlin qualified fastest in 9.77.

Jamaican Asafa Powell also secured his spot in the semi-finals after putting in a strong run to finish second behind Tyson Gay in his semi-final.  Gay clocked 9.96 for top spot while Powell was just behind 9.97.  

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Gatlin upstaged the Jamaican with the top time in the first round, even though the American got a little push from nature with a strong back wind of 2.1 meters per second during his 9.83-second race.

Bolt could count on an adoring crowd but faced a slight headwind as he cruised to a time of 9.96, the fifth fastest overall.

"It was OK. It was not perfect," Bolt said. "I still have some adjustments. Just have to concentrate on my technique now."

VIDEO: I can't solve doping issue alone - Bolt

The Jamaican world record holder says he is running for himself and that the responsibility for clean sport is "not only on me".

Bolt is expected to face AmericanJustin Gatlin, the world's fastest man this season - in Sunday's 100m final.

Gatlin have served two drugs bans.