It’s official, Usain Bolt is coming to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

COMMONWEALTH Games officials were trying to keep Usain Bolt’s appearance under wraps but a fellow sprinter let the cat out of the bag during a media sleepover at the athletes village.

THE world’s greatest athlete, Usain Bolt, is coming to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

The retired Jamaican sprint superstar will attend the Games track finals in the second week of April as a celebrity spectator.

The flamboyant eight-time Olympic champion will become arguably the Coast Games’ biggest drawcard, overshadowing royalty including Prince Charles who will officially open the Games on April 4.

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Bolt’s appearance was confirmed last night by Jamaica’s former 100m world champion Yohan Blake.

Games officials were trying to keep Bolt’s appearance under wraps but Blake let the cat out of the bag during a media sleepover at the Games athletes village.

Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake. Picture: Mark Cranitch.

“My friend Usain Bolt is coming as well, he’s coming to watch the 100m final,” Blake said.

“(He) was at the track in Jamaica before I left. He said, `When I come to Australia, if you don’t win there is going to be problems’.

“I don’t have a Commonwealth medal. It’s very important for me to have one in my trophy case.

“Usain Bolt has left his legacy for us to carry on and that’s what we want to do.’’

Blake, who flew into Brisbane yesterday, said the Coast village was the most impressive he had seen.

“The colours are amazing, the facilities ... I love it,” he said.

“It’s going to be a great Games, we’re going to have a lot of fun,” he said.

Other celebrities invited include Margot Robbie, Chris Hemsworth, Miranda Kerr, Greg Norman and Mick Fanning.

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