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Usain Bolt has revealed the time he would probably run if he returned to the track for one last hurrah.
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, who retired in 2017, recently shed light on what his time might look like if he ever returned to the track. Despite holding the title of the fastest man in history, Bolt admitted that his current form is far removed from his record-breaking glory days.
Bolt’s dominance on the track is unparalleled. His world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters and 19.19 seconds in the 200 meters, both set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, remain untouched.
The Jamaican sprint phenomenon burst onto the global scene at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he set new standards in the 100m and 200m with jaw-dropping performances, earning him comparisons to legends like Carl Lewis. Bolt’s Olympic dominance continued at London 2012, where he became the first athlete in history to successfully defend both the 100m and 200m titles.
Rio 2016 marked the culmination of his Olympic career, as Bolt secured his third consecutive gold medals in both the 100m and 200m, cementing his status as a track and field icon.
‘I would probably rip my hamstring!’
Speaking on the Obi One Podcast hosted by former Chelsea and Nigerian football star John Obi Mikel, Bolt humorously assessed his post-retirement sprinting potential, saying, “I think 10 and a half. Maybe that I would make, but I would probably rip my hamstring.”
Although Bolt hasn’t raced in seven years, the question of whether he remains the fastest man alive is one he encounters regularly. On Mikel’s podcast, Bolt jokingly contemplated what it would take for him to attempt a sprint again.
“Everyone asks me this question now,” Bolt said. “I am always like, ‘I will go home, train for three weeks and do some work, then run to the track, do it and put it out, because I have no idea.’”
Acknowledging the physical toll his body might face, Bolt added that even a 10.5-second run could result in injury. His lighthearted response reflects both his enduring connection to the sport and his recognition of the realities of stepping away from elite competition.
While Bolt remains the fastest sprinter of all time, his reflections highlight the natural decline in physical performance that comes with retirement. However, his legacy is secure—defined not only by his records but by the joy, charisma, and dominance he brought to the track.
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