The fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, pulled out of Jamaican meet due to an injury. The Olympic champion withdrew from the Jamaican International Invitational due to a slight hamstring.
According to USA Today, Bolt took to his personal website to make the announcement.
"I am disappointed to miss the Kingston meet as I love running in front of my home crowd in Jamaica. I'm told it is only a Grade 1 strain so hopefully I will be OK soon," Bolt said.
Over the weekend, the world record holder in the 100 and 200 meter, felt the tightness and decided to consult with his coach. Coach Glen Mills decided not to chance any more damage to the agile Bolt.
"It's a small strain and he's hoping to be OK for next week but you know it's day by day ... maybe for the two or three days. It just a problem of sprinting," said Ricky Simms, Bolt's agent.
Simms told Reuters that the injury was minor.
"He hopes to be running in Cayman by next week, so it's what you call a grade one strain, which is you can't sprint, but you can walk OK," he said. "He's not limping or anything."
Bolt was a fan favorite, starting his season on March 31 with a 14.42 over 150 meters at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach.
According to Yahoo Sports, Bolt was scheduled to run against Warren Weir, in the upcoming trial. Weir is a Jamaican Olympic bronze medallist. American sprinter Wallace Spearmon is also scheduled to run in the 200 meter.
Bolt's athleticism caught the eye of spectators during the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Bolt recorded the first "double double" by winning the 100 meter and 200 meter titles at the Olympics.
