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Sprint king Bolt gives Ronaldo tips on how to stay on his feet

London, July 8 (ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been given tips on how to stay on his feet by sprint king Usain Bolt.

The fastest man in the world struck up a friendship with Ronaldo after meeting the former Manchester United star at the club's training ground in May.

According to The Sun, Bolt, a Red Devils fan, has been giving running advice to the world's most expensive footballer.

Bolt said: "I explained that when he catches top speed he starts tipping over because he has a lot of back lift. So I said he has to run with his knees in front of him, then when he hits top speed he won't topple over as he'll continue at the same pace."

Bolt admits he was disappointed to see Ronaldo quit Old Trafford for La Liga.

But he insists Michael Owen can spearhead the club's pursuit of a record-breaking 19th league title next season. (ANI)

Jones, Greene emerge as fastest athletes

Sydney: Maurice Greene and Marion Jones (both United States) emerged as the fastest athletes by respectively winning the 100 metres sprint for men and women at the Sydney Olympics on Saturday.Greene, the world record holder and current world champion, clocked 9.87 seconds. The 26-year-old American is also the world 200 metres champion but failed to qualify for the longer sprint in Sydney when he injured a hamstring in the final of the US trials.His next and final event will.....
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