The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics will mark the end to the storied career of sprinter Usain Bolt. The six-time Olympic gold medalist plans to retire after next year's Olympics, ESPN reports.
Bolt said on Wednesday he intends to retire after the 2016 Olympics.
"So far, [it is] after the Olympics in Rio," Bolt said, via ESPN. "I think if I am in great shape, I'll go there and do what I have to do. I think it will be a good time to retire on top."
In addition to his Olympic gold medals, Bolt pushed his World Championship gold medal total to eight after winning three last month in Moscow. He also owns the record for the 100 (9.58 seconds) and 200 (19.19 seconds) meter races, the latter of which he hopes to break in 2016.
"I have learned, I have mastered the art of running the turn," the Jamaican said. "So if I can stay injury-free and be in good shape, then it is possible for me to definitely go after the world record."
The most important thing for Bolt seems to be going out on top.
"If I want to be among the greats of [Muhammad] Ali and Pele and all these guys, I have to continue dominating until I retire," he said.
With retirement on his mind, he's preparing to finish strong in 2016. One lesson he learned is from his 2010 season, when his season was derailed because of an injury.
"I kind of didn't do much in the offseason and then got injured and had to start from scratch," he said. "So this season, I will not make that mistake again."
Bolt, 27, also plans to participate in the Common Wealth games.
