Usain Bolt's coach Glen Mills has confirmed the Olympic sprint star will take part in the Bupa Great City Games 150 metres street sprint.

Bolt's participation was in doubt when he was involved in a road traffic accident on April 29 and underwent minor surgery to have some thorns removed from his left foot.

The 22-year-old, who won gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the Beijing Games last summer, returned to light training last Friday and after progressing well over the weekend was set to undergo a track session tonight.

"He will run in spikes for the first time this evening but looks OK and will be fine for Manchester," confirmed Mills from their Kingston base.

The innovative 150m race will see him race against top British sprinters Marlon Devonish and Simeon Williamson in Manchester's city centre.
Bolt, a keen Manchester United fan, is looking forward to meeting the team at their training ground and has promised to give Cristiano Ronaldo a sprinting lesson in return for a signed shirt.

He is also due to be presented on the Old Trafford pitch during the half-time interval at Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Bolt will also attend the Manchester United Players Awards on Sunday night where he will present the fans' player of the year prize.