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Fit-again Bolt confirms Oslo date

ESPN staff
January 12, 2011
Usain Bolt says his Achilles injury has fully healed © Getty Images
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Usain Bolt insists he has fully recovered from the injuries that plagued his 2010 season, and believes he is on course to defend his world titles in the summer.

Bolt, who confirmed that he make his first competitive start of the season in the 200m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on June 9, missed much of last season with an Achilles and back injuries.

The double world record holder is expected to defend his 100m and 200m world titles in South Korea this summer, and he believes he is getting back to his best.

"My preparations have gone really well, the injury problem I had during the summer is fully healed and my training has gone according to plan," Bolt said.

"As this is a World Championship year, every meet is important to me in my build-up to defending my titles. My competition at Bislett and several other Diamond League meets throughout the season will be an important stepping stone towards that goal."

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