David Beckham pays tribute to Usain Bolt after farewell 100m
The English former professional soccer player posts a heartfelt message on Instagram to Usain Bolt following the Jamaican's final 100m race
David Beckham paid tribute to Usain Bolt with an Instagram post after the Jamaican ran his final 100m race on Saturday at IAAF World Championships.
On Sunday, the English former professional soccer player shared a photo and message to his 39.2 million followers, one of the largest fan bases among sporting figures on the social media platform, on Instagram. Bolt finished third in the men’s 100m in London in what is believed to be his final 100m competitive race.
“We salute you my friend,” Beckham wrote on Instagram. “For so many years we have watched in admiration and appreciation in what this man has achieved and the happiness he has brought not just to the sport but to millions of children and adults that have had the pleasure to witness the heights of what he has reached year after year….It’s sad to see it come to an end but all I want to say is thank you Usain Bolt.”
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“Blessings boss,” Bolt replied to the photo acknowledging Beckham’s message.
The 30-year-old is expected to compete in the men’s 4x100m relay during the London championships. The prelims go off at 5:55 p.m. EDT on Aug. 12 with the finals set for the same day at 4:50 p.m. EDT.
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