Usain Bolt to coach Joburg youngsters in sprinting

26 January 2018

 

Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, will spend Monday (29 Jan) at the Roodepoort Athletics Stadium coaching and motivating Joburg youngsters.

 

The charismatic Jamaican who holds both 100 and 200 metres world records, will be taking part in the 2nd Puma School of Speed National Series hosted jointly by the City of Johannesburg and the School of Speed South Africa.

The series is intended to identify and develop talent amongst the 14 and 19 year olds in athletics.

Programme 
11:30- 15:12 Coaching Clinics
17:30- 19:00 Puma School of Speed
19:10- 21:10 Speed Finals
21:15- 21:20 Prize Giving

The programme will include athletics coaching clinics that will be attended by 3000 athletes from various schools and clubs in Johannesburg. This will be followed by a track and field programme which will see 1000 athletes competing in various categories. The programme will culminate with a price giving ceremony in the evening.