Bolt, an eight-time Olympic gold medallist, will be the star attraction at the first Nitro Athletics event in Melbourne on Saturday.



It includes both traditional and new events, such as the elimination mile. "This will be track and field as it's never been seen before," said Bolt.

The 30-year-old learned last week he would have to hand back one of his nine Olympic gold medals after Jamaican team-mate Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned substance.



Bolt said at the time: "I'm not happy, but it's just one of those things that happen in life." He is now preparing to captain the All-Stars in an event he says will bring "something different" to world athletics.