Usain Bolt: “It’s going to be awesome”

Now just six months away from the first meeting in Doha, the IAAF Diamond League has among its objectives a determination to see greater frequency of competition between the big names. And Asafa Powell, the former 100m World record holder, assured those assembled for a launch dinner in the Fairmont Hotel that the stars would, indeed, meet more often.
Richards, the 400m World champion, said of the IAAF Diamond League. “It is exactly what our sport needs right now to inject some excitement not only for the fans but also for the athletes. I think it’s going to be amazing.”

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