Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt says he will run in the heats of the 4x100m relay at the Commonwealth Games after arriving in Glasgow on Saturday.
There was speculation the Jamaican might choose to race in just the final as he continues to chase top form after an injury-hit start to the season.
The 27-year-old is taking part in his first Commonwealth Games after missing the 2006 and 2010 events.
The relay heats get under way at Hampden Park on Friday, 1 August.
Bolt, who holds the 100m and 200m world records, also said he would stay in the athletes’ village during his time in Glasgow.
“It makes me feel more relaxed,” he said after flying from Jamaica to Glasgow via a stop-off in London. “I’ll stay in my room most of time.”
Bolt said it was “important” for him to attend the Games.
“I expressed it to my coach and I am happy to be here,” he said. “I have always wanted to compete in the Games.”
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