World athletics chief Sebastian Coe (right) has thrown his support behind a new team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt, pictured together during the 2016 International Association of Athletics Federations gala. - AFP/file
Sydney (AFP) - World athletics chief Sebastian Coe threw his support Wednesday behind a new team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt, saying the sport needed "brave, bold ideas" to stay relevant.
Nine-time Olympic champion Bolt will headline the inaugural Nitro Athletics in Melbourne next month, captaining the 'All-Stars' in the competition.
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