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The May 2-3 competition, which will be held in Nassau, is the
newest addition to the IAAF's global events and will feature
over 600 athletes in five relay disciplines and the distance
medley relay for both men and women.
"I am happy to be part of the Jamaican team. I am fit, healthy
and ready to run," Bolt said in a statement.
"I hear the meet was a lot of fun last year and there was a
great atmosphere. Jamaica has a long and successful tradition in
relays and when we put on our colors we always do our best to
make the country proud."
The event will serve as a qualifying competition for the 2016
Olympic Games.
Bolt was part of the Jamaica 4x100 meters relay team that won
gold medals in London and Beijing and he has also featured in
three world championship winning teams in the same event.
The Jamaican won gold medal in 100 and 200 meters at both those
Olympics and he currently holds the Olympic and world records in
both 100 and 200 meters.
(Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Frank Pingue)
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