The way from the airport exit to the train station is less than 200 meters, but Jamaica\u2019s superstar needed almost 19 minutes for this distance. His fingers showed the sign of victory when he smiled into the cameras of NRK and TV2 and in half a dozen of photographers’ camera lenses for the first time. Journalists from the most prominent national papers were present, when the undisputed king of 100m and 200m set foot in Norway. \u201cI\u2019m here for the first time\u201d, he said, \u201cI don\u2019t know a lot about this country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kids asked for and got autographs, and these were the first of dozens and dozens which Usain Bolt will probably sign in the next four days. During the first interviews, the 24-year-old athlete said: \u201cI\u2019ve heard that the track is very fast in Oslo, but I do not know it. Until now, I\u2019ve never run here.\u201d And because he seemed too serious, he clarified with a smile: \u201cI\u2019m still showman and not serious.\u201d<\/p>\n
But the showman, who went on with interviews and photo shootings during the short train ride, isn\u2019t in Oslo for the show. He will train during the next days in view of the competition. \u201cI will give 100 percent. The 200m are my race!\u201d Bolt said. However, the victory in Norway should just be another step towards the World Championships in South Korea later this year. \u201cI\u2019m focused on the Worlds, doesn\u2019t matter if I lose all other events before that competition!\u201d<\/p>\n
That won\u2019t happen. The most dangerous and strongest opponent on Thursday (200m at 9:47 pm) should be the weather. At the moment, the forecast isn\u2019t that good and predicts rain. No problem, says Bolt. \u201cI\u2019m not worried about the rain; I did some good races in adverse weather conditions.\u201d Could be that Usain Bolt himself takes care of the lightning\u2026<\/p>\n
The Express Train reaches Oslo Main Station, and Usain Bolt smiles. \u201cI don\u2019t know the outcome of the result on Thursday. But I know that I have no chance to win against this train.\u201d<\/p>\n
Welcome to Oslo, Lightning Bolt!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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