Bolt the 'business man' worried about Jamaica’s future


Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v United States - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 15, 2018 Former sprinter Usain Bolt during half time REUTERS/Darren Staples

KINGSTON (Reuters) - Sprint great Usain Bolt said on Monday the current generation of Jamaican athletes had it too easy and that they were not working hard enough to get to the highest level.

The eight-time Olympic champion's last competitive meet was the 2017 world championships in London, where Jamaica managed just one gold and three bronze medals, including Bolt's third place in the 100 meters.

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