Bolt holds off Cuban rival

USAIN Bolt started the European leg of his final season before retirement with a victory in the 100m at a meeting in the Czech Republic yesterday.

At the Ostrava meet where he has competed the most in his career, with nine appearances, Bolt reeled in the rest of the field to win in 10.06sec.

However, he had to hold off a strong challenge from Yunier Perez of Cuba, edging him by 0.03. Jak Ali Harvey of Turkey was third in 10.26.

Bolt’s performance fell short of his season best of 10.03sec on June 11.