Triple world record holder Usain  Bolt  has  been  given  the  green light  to  compete  in the  150m street race at the Bupa Great City Games in Manchester on Sunday.

The  Olympic  champion    returned  to  training  last  week  after  having  stitches  removed    from  his  left  foot  following  his  motor vehicle  accident  recently

He had minor surgery to remove thorns which  pierced his foot when he exited  the wreckage of his BMW M3 after it skidded off  Highway  2000.

Bolt  who  is  expected  to  run  in  spikes  for  the  first  time  this  evening  since  returning  to  training,  will  leave  the  island  later  this  week  for  the  highly  anticipated  event.

The 22 year old is the main draw in a 150m race on the streets of  Manchester  in the  made  for  TV  event which  will  see him  lining  up  against  his  compatriots  Xavier  Brown, and  Mario  Forsyth,  the  in form  British  sprinter  Marlon Devonish, Simeon  Williamson and  Andy  Turner, while  World and Olympic  400m champion  Christine  Ohuruogu headlines  the  womens’  field.

Bolt  who  is  a  keen  Manchester  United  fan  is  looking  forward  to  meeting  the  team  and  being  introduced  to  the  Old Trafford crowd   at  the  home  game  against  Arsenal  on  Saturday.

He will also attend the Manchester United players awards on Sunday night where he will present Fans Player of the Year Award.

After  event  on  Sunday,  Bolt  is  expected  to  be  in  action  on June  11   at  the inaugural festival of excellence  at the  University of Toronto’s Varsity Centre.