Zhang Zi Lin, Miss China and Miss World, with world record holder Usain Bolt at last week Tuesday's unveiling of Puma's new speed suit for the Jamaica Olympic team in Beijing, China. - Contributed

BEIJING, China

Usain Bolt, Jamaica's 100 metres world record holder, says despite the hype surrounding track and field's glamour event - the 100 metres - at the Beijing Olympics, his focus is not lost.

Bolt, who mixed patois (Jamaican Creole) with English while speaking to journalists after a training session at the stadium warm-up track yesterday, said he is just enjoying himself.

Asked about his preparation, Bolt replied: "Good so far, 'yu si weh mi a seh, mi just a train and a gwaan enjoy di thing'."

Regarding the conditions Bolt, who is the world record holder for the men's 100m at 9.72 seconds, said: "It is all right, the condition is neither hot nor humid, so it's all right for me."

Asked if he considered himself in top shape, Bolt smiled before saying: "I'd better be ... well, I am in good shape still."

American Tyson Gay, who along with Jamaica's Asafa Powell rank among Bolt's top contenders, told a press conference on Monday that "there is pressure on Bolt".

Gay noted: "He's a young guy and he likes to have fun. People are expecting him to win the gold medal. I'm in the (background), but I've had some good practices."

Gay also said it will take a timing inside the 9.7s to win, as he predicted a very fast 100m final.

Asked about Gay's thoughts, Bolt replied: "Mi nuh know. Pretty much ... I don't know, I can't tell. Hopefully I am in the best form of my life and just go out there, stay focused and run."

Bolt, who chases the sprint double - a feat if accomplished would be the first in Jamaica's history - says he is not worried.

"I don't put myself under pressure ... I am not worried (about anything)," said Bolt, who aims to become the first sprinter to achieve the Olympic double since American Carl Lewis in Los Angeles in 1984.

The 100m heats start on Friday with the final set for the following day (9:30 a.m. Saturday morning Ja time).