Usain Bolt's last race, men's 4x100m relay final: What time does it start, where can I watch and who's racing?
Everything you need to know ahead of the men's 4x100m relay final
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Usain Bolt bows out from athletics tonight as he takes to the track for one final race: the men's 4x100m relay at the London 2017 World Championships.
The Jamaican started the final countdown to his retirement by guiding his team through to Saturday’s final earlier this morning.
Jamaica finished in 37.95 seconds - slower than Great Britain and the USA from the first heat - but will be expected to challenge for the podium in the final.
Here’s everything you need to know:
What time does it start?
The men’s 4x100m final is due to start at 9.50pm.
Where can I watch it?
The race will be broadcast on BBC One. Coverage starts at 6.30pm.
What’s the latest?
Well, unless you’ve spent the last week under a rock, you’ll know that Bolt is eyeing one final gold medal in his illustrious career before he steps down from the sport.
Last weekend’s 100m final threw up something of a surprise after Justin Gatlin claimed a shock gold – much to the disapproval of the London Stadium audience – while Bolt was forced to settle for bronze.
Nonetheless, the 30-year-old now has the chance to make amends for such a result and end on a glorious golden high with his Jamaican team-mates in tonight’s 4x100m relay final.
Saturday’s 4X100m semi-final fastest qualifiers:
- USA: 37.70 secs
- GB: 37.76 secs
- Jamaica: 37.95 secs
Who’s in Jamaica's relay team?
Tyquendo Tracey, Julian Forte, Michael Campbell and Usain Bolt make up the quartet, with the eight-time Olympian running the anchor leg.
Who’s in Britain’s relay team?
Danny Talbot, Adam Gemili, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake and CJ Ujah.
Who's in USA's relay team?
BeeJay Lee, Christian Coleman, Justin Gatlin and Mike Rodgers.
What’s been said?
"For me it's hard to be sad because of the energy I am getting from the crowd, I just feel happy and blessed," Bolt said after Saturday's semi-final.
"It's been brilliant, the energy in the stadium is outstanding. I knew it was going to be like this, I appreciate you guys coming out and supporting not just me but the whole World Championships."
Odds
USA to win: 8/11
Jamaica to win: 5/4
Great Britain & NI: 10/1
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