In a sporting story you might have missed, three-time 100m Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is trying to get to the finish line in his attempt to finally become a professional football.
After a failed trial at Borussia Dortmund earlier this year, the Jamaican bolted Down Under to see if he could win a contract with the Central Coast Mariners in the A League.
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— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) October 12, 2018
The Aussie outfit boast former Leeds United striker Ross McCormack in their squad and Bolt partnered him upfront earlier today in the Mariners’ pre-season game against Macarthur South West United.
Let’s face it, pace was never going to be an issue for the former sprinter and he put it to good use in the second half as he grabbed his first goal by leaving the defender for dead, before neatly finishing it under the keeper.
Here it is, @usainbolt, the footballer, scores his maiden Mariners goal. What a moment! Don't think limits! ⚡️ #SWSvCCM #CCMFC 🎥@FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/X7zrqmrYCZ
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 12, 2018
Eleven minutes later Bolt had his second of the day as he took advantage of a disastrous defensive mix-up to walk the ball into the net.
BOLT HAS HIS BRACE! ⚡️
That's two goals tonight for @usainbolt!! What a moment in sport, don't think limits! #CCMFC 🎥 @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/0NeIH9i49V
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 12, 2018
It remains to be seen if the fastest man on the planet will be rewarded with a contract for his efforts. However, he certainly hasn’t done his chances any harm today.
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