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Usain Bolt to become a footballer - Where the track legend will play
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Usain Bolt to become a footballer - Where the track legend will play

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 100m and 200m, is reportedly set to return to competitive action in local English football.
  • His name has appeared on the roster for Wythenshawe FC, a team in the North West Counties League.
  • Bolt, who retired from athletics in 2017, previously had a brief stint with the Central Coast Mariners in Australia's A-League.

Usain Bolt, the legendary sprinter and holder of world records in the 100 and 200 meters, is reportedly making a comeback to competitive sports, this time on the football pitch. His name has surfaced on the official roster for Wythenshawe FC, a local team in the English football league system.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist, who retired from athletics in 2017, has previously explored a career in football. He had a brief trial with the Central Coast Mariners in Australia's A-League, even scoring in a preseason match. However, a permanent contract did not materialize.

Now, Bolt appears to be stepping onto the field again, albeit at a local level in England. The inclusion of his name in the Wythenshawe FC roster suggests a new chapter in his post-athletics career, transitioning from the track to the football field.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.