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MONACO -- The worlds fastest man is slowing down.Usain Bolt again said he doesnt plan to run the 200 meters in his final season, realizing that breaking his world record of 19.19 seconds is now likely beyond him.Speaking Friday in Monaco before picking up the IAAFs male athlete of the year award for a sixth time, the 30-year-old Bolt said he thought he could dip under the 19-second barrier at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. But coming off the bend in the final, he felt his legs didnt have a record-beating performance in them.After last season, I kind of figured out that no matter how hard I work at this point, it probably is going to be hard to [break] the 200-meter world record, Bolt said. And its a lot more work. And for me, coming to the end of my career, Im not trying to do too much work.He also didnt sound too optimistic about breaking his 100-meter record of 9.58 either.If I can go through my season -- which I doubt -- without any injuries, then anything is possible, he said.Bolt ruled out returning for the 2020 Tokyo Games. The nine-time Olympic champion said his coach told him, Do not retire and come back to the sport. Dont ever do that. ... So you have got to make sure you are sure.Not to brag or anything, but a lot of people at 30 havent accomplished what Ive accomplished, so for me, I think Ive done all I wanted to, Bolt said.He made it clear that his final season would be more of a farewell tour than a drive for more records. He is targeting a few races in his favorite places, mentioning Ostrava, Czech Republic; Lausanne, Switzerland; and Paris.This season is pretty much mainly for the fans, Bolt said. A lot of people always wanted to see me compete and havent had the chance.But there are some things he is certain he wont be doing:? He ruled out playing American football, saying he doesnt want to get hit.? He also ruled out switching to bobsled, like American hurdler Lolo Jones, saying, Anybody who knows me knows I dont do well with cold.? And there is zero chance that he will challenge 800-meter Olympic champion David Rudisha to a race over 400 meters.That wont happen, Bolt said. Not even for charity.Bolt said his immediate plans in retirement are pretty much to do nothing.No more training. I dont have to go to the track unless I want to, he said.Bolt pinpointed the world championships in 2007 as a turning point in his career. After placing second behind Tyson Gay in the 200, Bolts coach told him to get serious.Youre slacking off in the gym. If you want to win, you have to get stronger, Bolt said he was told. From then on, I just took the step and worked.The next year, he won the 100, 200 and 4x100 relay at the Beijing Olympics. He repeated those feats in London and Rio.Bolt said he could have done even better had he knuckled down earlier in his career.I was asked the question earlier what would I have told my 14-year-old self, and I thought it would be definitely to get serious quicker, Bolt said. I think when I was transitioning to being a professional, I was relying more on my talent than actually on the work I was doing.Although he stressed that it wasnt a regret, Bolt said breaking the 19-second barrier in the 200 was probably his only unrealized running ambition.It was something that was possible, could be possible, and I missed out on, he said.Coming off the bend in the 200 in Rio, he realized it was beyond him.In my mind, I genuinely thought that I could have run under 19 seconds until I came off that corner, and my legs decided that we werent going to do anything about this, he said. Its just one of those things. Cheap Houston Texans Jerseys . Defenceman Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Canucks breathed a sigh of relief with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. Cheap Atlanta Falcons Jerseys . 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Super Rugby has arrived at its final four with the Hurricanes, Lions, Chiefs and Highlanders left fighting for southern hemisphere supremacy.Saturday, July 30Hurricanes v Chiefs, Westpac Stadium, Wellington?Key stat (Opta Stats)The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 11 games against the Chiefs on home turf, though they lost their last such encounter by one point in Round 9 earlier this season.The Hurricanes have lost all six of their playoff games against fellow New Zealand teams in Super Rugby, including a 14-10 defeat to the Chiefs in 2009.Line-upsHurricanes:?James Marshall, Cory Jane, Matt Proctor, Willis Halaholo, Jason Woodward, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara; Victor Vito, Ardie Savea, Brad Shields, Michael Fatialofa, Vaea Fifita, Ben May, Dane Coles/Ricky Riccitelli, Loni Uhila. Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Leni Apisai, Chris Eves, Mike Kainga, Mark Abbott, Callum Gibbins, Jamison Gibson Park, Vince Aso, Julian Savea.Chiefs:?Damian McKenzie, Sam McNicol, Seta Tamanivalu, Anton Lienert-Brown, James Lowe, Aaron Cruden (co-capt), Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Tom Sanders, Sam Cane (co-capt), Taleni Seu, Brodie Retallick, Dominic Bird, Atu Moli, Nathan Harris, Kane Hames. Res: Hika Elliot, Siegfried Fisiihoi, Mitchell Graham, Lachlan Boshier, Michael Leitch, Brad Weber, Toni Pulu, Shaun Stevenson.Team NewsHurricanes captain Dane Coles?will be given until match day to prove his fitness after a nasty knock to the ribs last weekend against the Sharks. Coach Chris Boyd has otherwise named an unchanged side to the one that triumphed 41-0 last week, with All Blacks winger Julian Savea again left on the bench.The Chiefs have made two key changes, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Seta Tamanivalu included.?Kerr-Barlow is promoted from the bench after his sides crushing 60-21 quarterfinal win over the Stormers, while Fiji-born Tamanivalu returns from a knee knock. Incumbent halfback Brad Weber drops to the bench. Elsewhere, the team retains the same shape as in South Africa.UBET verdict: Hurricanes $1.57, Chiefs $2.40.?The Chiefs have travelled Fiji-Brisbane-Dunedin-Cape Town-Wellington in the last four weeks, and it appears as though UBET customers think that will catch up with them semifinals. The Hurricanes have been very well backed to progress, and although six of the last seven matches in Wellington between these two sides have been decided by six points or less, most have written the Chiefs off. It is worth noting that the Chiefs did win here (28-27) back in April.?Greg Growdens verdict:?Keep an eye on the fitness of Hurricanes skipper Dane Coles, as his omission will be a shot in the arm for the Chiefs. Still, I think the Hurricanes halves, TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett, will earn the Wellington side a second straight home final.Lions v Highlanders, Emirates Airlines Park,?JohannesburgKey stat (Optaa Stats)The Lions have won eight of their 10 home games this season, however both of their defeats on their own patch in 2016 have come at the hands of teams from New Zealand.ddddddddddddThe Highlanders have won their last three away games, only once before have they won four on the trot (2005).Line-upsLions:?Andries Coetzee, Ruan Combrinck, Lionel Mapoe, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Courtnall Skosan, Elton Jantjies, Faf de Klerk, Ruan Ackermann, Warwick Tecklenburg, Jaco Kriel (captain), Franco Mostert, Andries Ferreira, Julian Redelinghuys, Malcolm Marx, Dylan Smith Replacements: Armand van der Merwe, Corne Fourie, Jacques van Rooyen, Lourens Erasmus, Steph de Witt, Dillon Smit, Howard Mnisi, Jaco van der Walt.Highlanders:?Ben Smith (captain), Waisake Naholo, Matt Faddes, Malakai Fekitoa, Patrick Osborne, Lima Sopoaga, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock, James Lentjes, Elliot Dixon, Tom Franklin, Alex Ainley, Josh Hohneck, Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert-Brown Replacements: Greg Pleasants-Tate, Aki Seiuli, Ross Geldenhuys, Joe Wheeler, Liam Squire, Dan Pryor, Te Aihe Toma, Marty Banks.Team NewsJaco Kriel will lead the Lions?after regular skipper Warren Whiteley was ruled out with a calf injury. Ruan Ackermann will start at No 8 in Whiteleys position, while Steph de Witt comes in on the bench. Dillon Smit will also provide scrum-half cover on the bench, replacing Ross Cronje who is ruled out with an ankle injury.Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph, has three changes to his starting forward pack, bringing in loose forward James Lentjes for Shane Christie, and lock Alex Ainley for Luke Whitelock who moves to number eight. The starting backline from the quarterfinal win against the Brumbies remains intact.UBET verdict:?Lions $1.80, Highlanders $2.00.?The only blot on the form of the Lions recently was when they fielded their B side in Argentina two weeks ago. The Lions have had a very good draw leading into the finals, and disposed of the Crusaders in impressive fashion last week. The Hurricanes were at home to the Lions in March, and recorded a big 34-15 victory; but the Lions have improved a lot since then, and the Highlanders face the same problem that as the Chiefs, they have had an arduous travel campaign over the last five weeks. Money is split between the pair, but the Lions are slight favourites.Greg Growdens verdict:?Youve just got to admire what Jamie Joseph has been able to do with this Highlanders team over the last couple of years -- theyve been exceptional. That being said, their passports have been stamped so often lately that youve got to think its finally going to catch up with them. Im tipping the Lions, but expect this one to be decided in the final few minutes. ' ' '