Usain Bolt Denies Saying The Commonwealth Games Are “A Bit Shit”

How could he after seeing the dogs at the opening ceremony.

Jul. 30, 2014, at 10:18 AM

Bolt now appears to have denied making the remarks.

Usain St. Leo Bolt @usainbolt

I'm waking up to this nonsense..journalist please don't create lies to make headlines

09:12 AM - 30 Jul 2014

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt doesn’t appear to be a fan of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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According to The Times, the six-time Olympic champion said he was “not really” having a good time in Scotland.

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Bolt is due to run in the 4x100m relay at the weekend but is quoted as claiming the Olympic Games “were better” after speaking to Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry during a visit to the athletes' village.

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Afterwards, while waiting for a car, Bolt is alleged to have said the Games were “a bit shit”.

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The fastest man in the world has yet to comment on the allegations.

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A spokesman for the Commonwealth Games Federation reportedly said the 27-year-old “must just be having an off day”.