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The Digest:

Track legend Usain Bolt has issued a heartfelt appeal for donations to aid Jamaica's recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. The Category 5 storm, which underwent "extreme rapid intensification," has left the island with widespread damage, power outages, and disrupted communications.

Key Points:
  • Hurricane Melissa made landfall with winds reaching 300 km/h.
  • It caused widespread power outages and communication blackouts.
  • Bolt shared a plea on his social media platforms to rally global support.
  • His call follows a similar alert from fellow Jamaican star Elaine Thompson-Herah.
  • American athletes, including Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson, have also sent support.
  • A full damage assessment is expected to take several days.
  • The storm has since moved towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica.
In the face of nature's fury, the global athletic community unites, transforming trackside rivalries into a collective force for humanitarian aid and solidarity.

Sources: Pulse Sports