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Sprinter Bolt declares his ‘sports life over’

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt [Courtesy]

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has declared his “sports life over”, frustrated in his bid to begin a post-athletics career in football.

The Jamaican, 32, spent two months training with Australian side Central Coast Mariners but left in November after the club failed to find financial backing for a professional deal.

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