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LA Times · Aug 7, 2018

Usain Bolt takes another shot at professional soccer

Now that his career as the fastest man in the world has ended, Usain Bolt is making another run at becoming a professional soccer player.

“It has been my dream to play professional football, and I know it will involve a lot of hard work,” Bolt said in a statement, adding: “I always say that ‘anything is possible, don’t think limits’ and I look forward to the challenge.”

Eight golds — and a spate of world records — made him the greatest sprinter in history when he retired soon after the 2017 world championships.

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