Usain Bolt to make athletics COMEBACK after injury, claims Justin Gatlin
JUSTIN GATLIN believes Usain Bolt will make a sensational return to athletics after he suffered cramp in his left hamstring in the 4x100m relay final.
Great Britain wins relay gold after Usain Bolt pulls up
Bolt's track career ended in major disappointment after he pulled up and collapsed in pain while running in the final leg for Jamaica.
The 30-year-old is set to retire from athletics at the end of the championships but Gatlin, who beat Bolt in the 100m final last week, reckons the sprint legend will stage a stunning comeback.
Gatlin said: "You can't let these championships define what he's done in the past. He has done amazing things.
"He's still the man, you know.
Usain Bolt lies injured after the Men's 4x100m Relay Final
"This was his farewell race and we wish him the best and hope he recovers soon.
"I'm going to win my million dollars. He is coming back in a couple of years. He'll be ready; he has a passion for the sport.
"He loves the fans and they love him. He loves the sport too much to walk away. He's a showman."
Usain Bolt winces in pain after hurting his hamstring
When asked why he thought Bolt pulled up, Gatlin said: "I think it was the elements. I am sorry he got this injury. He is still the best in the world.
"It was a recipe. I don't want to say this but I understand we need to be ready early but I think we took our clothes off a little too early.
"It's a little chilly in here so I think that's where the cramp came from. That's what he suffered with. He was running out there cold."