Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Olympic star Bolt in car accident

Usain Bolt
Bolt dominated the field in the men's sprint events in Beijing

Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has been involved in a car accident in Jamaica, police have confirmed.

The 22-year-old and his female passenger were taken to hospital in Spanish Town but neither is seriously injured, said sergeant David Sheriff.

Bolt was driving a BMW M3 when it reportedly left the rain-soaked road.

He won gold in the men's 100m and 200m at the Beijing Olympic Games in world record times and also triumphed in the 4x100m relay with Jamaica.

The track star's manager, Norman Peart, said Bolt suffered nothing worse than scratches from thorn bushes when he stepped out of the car on the side of the road.

"We are very relieved he's OK. Everybody is fine," said Peart.

Bolt was given the BMW by his sponsor sportswear firm Puma as a reward for his outstanding performances in Beijing.

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