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Bolt in hurry to bring T20 success to track

Olympic champion Usain Bolt takes a selfie after a press conference in Melbourne on February 3, 2017, ahead of the Nitro Athletics meet in Melbourne. / AFP PHOTO / MARK PETERSON

The athletics world is hoping to cash in on the success of cricket's high-octane Twenty20 format with a new team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt which starts Saturday in Australia.

The inaugural Nitro Athletics in Melbourne, which will also be held on February 9 and 11, features non-traditional events such as middle-distance and hurdles relays.

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