Bolt-inspired Blake puts one hand on Commonwealth title

Jamaicas Yohan Blake had the words of Usain Bolt ringing in his ears as he dominated the sprints on day one of the Commonwealth Games athletics today.

Despite world athletics chief Sebastian Coe slamming the "obsession" with Bolt, Blake said he was inspired by the now-retired Jamaican showman as he qualified fastest for the 100 metres final.

"Usain told me, Yohan, youve got to win or else you cant go back home," said Blake, adding that Bolt also posted a touching message on Instagram saying: "I believe in you."
"But Marvin Hagler and Manny Pacquiao and (Julio Cesar) Chavez and the great boxers came through."
- No prima donnas -
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"Weve got no prima donnas or people who are hard work. That environment is really flourishing on the track. We get behind each other and support each other. And that internal competition, its working wonders."