'Mr Silk' softens Jamaica's pain

Charismatic McLeod might one day emerge as heir to Bolt's throne

LONDON - As Usain Bolt takes his leave of athletics and the sport hunts for a charismatic new trailblazer to replace him, another Jamaican, Omar McLeod, demonstrated on Monday why he might fit the bill by winning the 110m hurdles title.

He's young, cool, bright, very fast and likes to refer to himself as "Mr Silk" due to his smooth hurdling technique.