<p>Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt narrowly missed breaking his own world record by powering to victory in a 150m exhibition event here at the Copacabana beach.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The six-time Olympic gold-medallist Sunday posted a time of 14.42 seconds, 0.07 slower than the mark he set in Manchester in 2009, reports Xinhua.<br /><br />Brazilian qualifier Bruno Lins finished second in 14.9 seconds, followed by Ecuador's Alex Quinones and Daniel Bailey of Antigua and Barbuda.<br /><br />"It was my first sprint race this year and I didn't know what to expect. But it was a good start to the season," Bolt said.<br /><br />"Racing at midday here in this heat is difficult. Next time I hope it is in the evening."<br />Bolt said he hoped to compete again in Rio before the 2016 Olympic Games, should the city host more sprint events.<br /><br />He disclosed his next visit could be during the FIFA World Cup in June and July next year.<br /><br />"I'm looking forward to the World Cup and believe that Jamaica can qualify. I would love to come to watch. It's going to be a fantastic event."</p>
<p>Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt narrowly missed breaking his own world record by powering to victory in a 150m exhibition event here at the Copacabana beach.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The six-time Olympic gold-medallist Sunday posted a time of 14.42 seconds, 0.07 slower than the mark he set in Manchester in 2009, reports Xinhua.<br /><br />Brazilian qualifier Bruno Lins finished second in 14.9 seconds, followed by Ecuador's Alex Quinones and Daniel Bailey of Antigua and Barbuda.<br /><br />"It was my first sprint race this year and I didn't know what to expect. But it was a good start to the season," Bolt said.<br /><br />"Racing at midday here in this heat is difficult. Next time I hope it is in the evening."<br />Bolt said he hoped to compete again in Rio before the 2016 Olympic Games, should the city host more sprint events.<br /><br />He disclosed his next visit could be during the FIFA World Cup in June and July next year.<br /><br />"I'm looking forward to the World Cup and believe that Jamaica can qualify. I would love to come to watch. It's going to be a fantastic event."</p>