Bolt eases into Olympic build-up with Cayman win

Starting in lane four, the Jamaican had a moderate start in his season-opening race before stepping away from the field in the last 60 meters and cruising to the tape. 

Bolt’s time was the third lowest in a career boasting the 100 and 200m titles at the last two Olympics along with golds in the 4x100 relays.

But the 29-year-old was satisfied with his first test since last year’s world championships in Beijing, where he added another three titles to his honour roll before calling a premature end to his season. 

“I’m just glad I got out of that one injury-free, it’s a season-opener so you never know what to expect,” Bolt told reporters after beating Jason Rodgers of St. Kitts and Nevis (10.12) and third-placed compatriot Kemar Bailey-Cole (10.18). 

“I haven’t run all season so I expected to be rusty, and just like last season, I need more races to get sharp. 

“So I’m not worried, just about working up to the top now.”

“Now my coach (Glen Mills) can analyse the race, see what we need to do, see what we need to work on and move from there.” Bolt conceded he still had work to do before Jamaica’s Olympic trials at the end of June.