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Scientists debate whether Usain Bolt's 100m world record will ever be broken, with genetics and training playing key roles.
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt remains the undisputed king of the track with his 100m world record of 9.58 seconds standing tall for over 15 years.
The remarkable feat, achieved at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, has left many wondering if anyone will ever come close to breaking his untouchable record.
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Since then, athletes have given their all, but the gap remains significant.
The most recent high-profile attempt to challenge Bolt’s record came during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where American sprinter Noah Lyles took gold in 9.79 seconds—his personal best, but still 0.21 seconds slower than Bolt's iconic run.
Despite athletes pushing the boundaries of speed, Bolt’s record remains the one to beat.
The question on everyone's mind is whether Bolt’s lightning-fast 9.58 seconds will ever be eclipsed, or if it is simply a record for the ages.
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Scientists and researchers have offered differing views on whether it’s possible for anyone to surpass Bolt’s achievement, with some suggesting it is only a matter of time, while others believe Bolt's genetic advantages may keep the record intact forever.
In 2022, researchers Polly McGuigan and Aki Salo from the University of Bath conducted a study that suggests Bolt’s record will eventually fall.
According to their findings, future advancements in genetics and training could lead to athletes running significantly faster times.
"A combination of genetics and training would need to produce bum, thigh, and calf muscles which are a little bit stronger and faster than the current best sprinters," the study reads.
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However, not all experts are convinced. Researchers Peter Weyand and Sam Allen have argued that Bolt’s incredible speed is a product of genetic factors that may be impossible to replicate.
Bolt’s towering 6ft 5in frame and unusually long stride length are thought to be key reasons why he was able to cover 100 meters in just 41 steps, a figure well below the average number of steps taken by his competitors.
Allen points out that the fastest sprinters spend about 60 percent of their time airborne, with no foot on the ground, while amateur sprinters remain in the air for only 50 percent of the race.
Bolt’s unique ability to maximize his time in the air while maintaining velocity gives him a significant edge over rivals.
"The best sprinters will always benefit from having a huge amount of natural ability," Allen explained, noting that while hard work and training are important, athletes without similar genetic traits may find it nearly impossible to match Bolt’s pace.
Even Bolt himself has expressed confidence that his record is safe for now.
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Speaking earlier this year before his appearance at Soccer Aid, the Jamaican sprint icon admitted he has not yet seen the talent necessary to break his record.
"I've not seen the talent yet to get there," Bolt told reporters ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Remarkably, Bolt believes that he could have been even faster during his prime. Recalling a conversation with his coach, Bolt revealed, "My coach said you haven't seen the best of Usain Bolt. And I thought it was crazy when he said it to me."
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Reflecting on his laid-back training style, Bolt admitted that he often needed breaks from intense competition.
"I needed breaks to have fun and go and relax, then come back to track and field. My coach hated it, but he understood it."
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