Jul 10, 2012 05:00 AM EDT
London Olympics: Usain Bolt is Fit and Raring to Go, Claims His Agent

Usain Bolt is raring to go after his agent claimed the Jamaican phenom has overcome all concerns over his fitness.

Bolt had worried fans across the world when he flew to Germany to meet with celebrated Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt after his surprise double loss to Yohan Blake in the Jamaican Olympic Trials.

Bolt also pulled out of the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, igniting fears about his health and his availability for the Olympics in London later this month.

The double world champion was resoundingly beaten by compatriot Blake in the 100 metres and 200 metres, an event he had not lost since 2007, outside a qualifying heat.

However, Bolt's agent Ricky Simms said there was no big problem and it was just a tight hamstring. He also confirmed the problem had been sorted out and Bolt had returned back to London, his regular training base in the summer.

"He's back to normal, he's back in full training and he's good to go," Simms told the Telegraph.

"His body is back to normal. The muscle tightness has gone."

The news will come as a huge relief to all the fans around the world and also the organisers of the London Olympics, who have charged a fortune for a ticket to the 100 metre final.

The 100 metres is expected to be one of the most keenly-contested in years, with Bolt looking to defend his title against the likes of Blake, Asafa Powell, Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin. The final will be held on August 5.

Simms admitted Bolt was carrying a slight injury during the Jamaican trials and therefore had decided not to run flat out and risk further injury. "He had a slightly tight hamstring during the trials and that's why possibly he didn't push as hard as he could have," Simms said.

"He was just protecting that. The main thing at the trials was to get through and get on the team for the Olympic Games.

"His coach decided that he needs to get a little bit of massage and treatment on that and rest up, and then train again hard next week so that he's ready for the Olympic Games."

The London Olympics will be held from July 27 to August 12.

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