Organisers confirm Bolt for Icahn Grand Prix

Jamaica’s sprint sensation Usain Bolt will compete in the 100 metres at the Adidas Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York in June.



Organizers say the Adidas Grand Prix, formerly known as the Reebok Grand Prix, will be the fifth stop on the inaugural International Association of Athletics Federations, I-DOUBLE-A-F, Diamond League circuit.



Bolt, the 100 and 200-metre world record holder, has been named Athlete-of-the Year by the I-DOUBLE-A-F and has also claimed the Laureus World Sportsman-of-the-Year for the last two years running.



Organizers also says newly crowned world indoor champions Bernard Lagat of the United States and Jessica Ennis of Great Britain, as well as American record-holder Hyleas Fountain will also compete at the Adidas Grand Prix.



The Adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is considered the US’ premier outdoor track and field invitational meet.