Now it may be left to the Jamaican sensation to not only win titles, but win in spectacular fashion to help resuscitate the sport

The world's fastest man insists there's no added pressure and that once he coils his 6-foot-5 frame into the starting blocks, his focus is only on one thing - the finish line.

Says Bolt: ''I can't let those scandals cloud my job. ... I see running as a gift given to me to inspire people.''

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