Rogge chides Bolt for lack of respect to rivals

"MORE RESPECT"

The Jamaican won the 100m and 200m sprint gold in world records -- the latter clinched on Wednesday in 19.30 seconds -- but Rogge was not completely satisfied with the manner in which he achieved them.

"I think he should show more respect, shake hands, give a tap on the shoulder to the other ones. Not making gestures like the one he made in the 100 meters," he said.

Rogge was referring to his comfortable 100m win on Saturday in 9.69 seconds where he pounded his chest before crossing the finishing line.

"He still has to mature," Rogge said. "I would love him to show more respect to his competitors. He should learn that he should shake hands with competitors."

"I understand the joy. He might have interpreted that in another way but the way it was perceived is 'catch me if you can'. You don't do that," said Rogge, who participated in three Olympics from 1968 to 1976 in yachting.

Rogge said that was something Bolt would learn with time.

"Do not forget that he is still young. He is a young man. Bolt will learn that sooner or later. He is a great athlete, of course."

Bolt celebrated his 22nd birthday on Thursday in Beijing ahead of the 4x100 meters relay where he could add a third gold on Friday.

Editor:Wang Shuqin