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Usain Bolt joined by China, Japan and England for team athletics event in Australia<br/>

China, Japan and England Mondaysigned on for an innovative team athletics event in Melbournein which sprint superstar Usain Bolt will make his first Australian appearance. Nine-time Olympic champion Bolt launched the inaugural Nitro Athletics and will captain the &apos;Bolt All-Stars&apos; in the February competition, which will feature six teams.The meet, involving 24 athletes, split equally between men and women, will include non-traditional events such asmiddle-distance and hurdles relays in an attempt to broaden athletics&apos; appeal. It will take place at Melbourne&apos;s Lakeside Stadium on February 4, 9 and 11.

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