Both the U.S. men and the U.S. women are likely to medal in every race 400 meters or less, and in multiple jumping events.

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Attempting a move into the long jump would see Bolt join the likes of athletics legend Carl Lewis and Jesse Owens, as sprinters with the capacity to thrive in jumping events.

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