MONACO, (CMC) – Usain Bolt’s diary for the coming international season continued to take shape on Thursday.
Organisers of the IAAF Diamond League meet in Monaco announced that the Jamaican sprint marvel will contest the 100 metres dash at the Louis II Stadium on July 22. “I am really looking forward to running for the first time in Monaco,” he said. “I have been there several times at the IAAF Gala, but have never actually competed there. 
“Monaco is a beautiful place, and when Prince Albert extended the invitation, I could not say no. 
“I like the warm weather and look forward to the fast track, and hope to perform well in the meet for its 25th anniversary.”
Bolt, the reigning Olympic and World 100 and 200 metres champion, as well as World record holder, accepted a personal invitation from Prince Albert II of Monaco, president of the Monaco Athletics Federation, which organises the meet, the 10th stage of the 2011 Diamond League.
Over a year ago, while participating in a popular French TV sport programme, Prince Albert expressed the desire to see Bolt run in the principality, and extended an official invitation to him.
Finally, the time has come for Bolt to run in Monaco, as the 2011 edition of the meet is perfectly positioned on the international calendar, one month before the IAAF World Championships, Daegu 2011 from August 27 to September 4.
The 25th anniversary of the meeting will also take advantage of the new track of the Louis II Stadium, which proved its exceptional speed during last year’s edition.