Never bet against Bolt, says Bailey

Former 100m world record holder Donovan Bailey has backed Usain Bolt to bow out in triumph at the world championships next month despite his slow buildup to the athletics showpiece.

Bolt logged his season best of 9.95 seconds just over a week ago in Monaco, a time beaten by a raft of sprinters this year.

“Anyone that bets against Bolt at a major championship isn’t smart,” the Jamaica-born Canadian said on Saturday.