Bolt to hit big screen in Rio film

USAIN Bolt has swept all before him on the track – now he is out to conquer the big screen.

The world’s fastest man is to star in his first ever feature documentary for cinematic release, it was announced yesterday.

The film will follow the Jamaican’s path to the Rio Olympics in 2016, when he will bid to land 100 and 200 metres gold for a third straight Games.

The film will be produced by Fulwell 73 – directed by Gabe and Ben Turner and produced by Leo Pearlman – who were responsible for the likes of Class of 92 and One Direction: This is Us.

Bolt said: “I’m excited to start work on this project. When I met Gabe and Ben and heard about their previous work, I felt they would be the right people to tell my story and capture my journey to Rio 2016. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Gabe Turner added: “Usain’s journey over this next year and what he achieves in Rio will define his legacy and redefine what is possible in his sport. We cannot wait to be with him every step of the way.”

Meanwhile, Bolt will compete again at the Golden Spike in the Czech city of Ostrava in May.

Organisers say the Jamaican great will run the 200m on 26 May at the meet, which is part of the IAAF world challenge series. They say it will be his only European appearance in the first part of the season.

The six-time Olympic champion will race for the seventh time at the meet, and returns after a two-year break.