In a recent appearance on former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi’s ‘Obione’ podcast, the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt, expressed his belief that he still possesses the speed that brought him fame, even seven years after his retirement.
When asked if he could still achieve a sub-11 second 100-meter dash, the Jamaican responded with characteristic confidence, saying, “Yes, of course.”
The eight-time Olympic gold medalist estimated that he could potentially clock around 10.5 seconds.
However, at 37 years old, Bolt candidly acknowledged the physical challenges involved.
“I’ll probably rip my hamstring,” he joked, adding, “I have to run reserved.”
This admission offers a glimpse into the difficulties elite athletes face as they age, despite their once-superhuman abilities.
Bolt noted that he’s often asked about his current speed. In response, he’s considering a test of his capabilities, though he’s not rushing into it.
“I’m probably going to go home, train for three weeks, do some work for three weeks,” he said, outlining his plan to test his limits.
“I’m just going to go to the tracks and run and see how fast and put it out because I have no idea,” he explained, showing a thoughtful approach to this potential comeback.
His comments have sparked excitement among athletics fans, particularly on Mikel Obi’s Instagram and YouTube pages.
Despite his projected time of 10.5 seconds being slower than his world record of 9.58 seconds from 2009, it would still be competitive in many high-level meets today.
This insight into Bolt’s post-retirement mindset highlights the intriguing nature of athletic longevity and the persistent allure of speed.
Whether Bolt will follow through on his training plan remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the world’s fastest man still believes he has some lightning left in him.
Currently, the fastest man in the world is Bolt’s compatriot Kishane Thompson with a time of 9.77 seconds, followed closely by Oblique Seville and Noah Lyles with times of 9.82 and 9.83 seconds, respectively.
