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Bolt to rake in Sh100m in Australia race

2016 Rio Olympics - Athletics - Final - Men's 100m Final - Olympic Stadium - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 14/08/2016. Usain Bolt (JAM) of Jamaica celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the race REUTERS

Usain Bolt is set to race in Australia for the first time in his career after it was confirmed the nine-time Olympic gold medallist will take part in the inaugural edition of the Nitro Summer Series in February.

The 30-year-old is likely to earn upwards of $1 million for his appearance, according to local media reports. Bolt has already said he plans to retire from the sport after the August 2017 world championships in London.

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