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American sprinter Christian Coleman made a bold claim about Usain Bolt’s 100m record, suggesting it could soon be broken.
Since Usain Bolt broke the 100m world record fifteen years ago, no sprinter has come close to surpassing his remarkable time of 9.58 seconds.
The Jamaican icon set the bar at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, and his legacy as the fastest man alive remains unchallenged.
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However, earlier this year, Team USA sprinter Christian Coleman stirred up the sprinting world with bold remarks suggesting that Bolt's record may not be out of reach for today’s elite runners.
“9.58 is obviously an extraordinary time,” Coleman said in April.
“But honestly, I feel like it’s a lot of guys who are competing today who are not that far off, if the track gods see fit for it to happen. But it has to be perfect conditions, on the right day, the right competition, and the right venue.”
Coleman, a five-time world champion and one of the sport's brightest stars, made these comments ahead of a competitive sprinting season.
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His personal best stands at an impressive 9.76 seconds, ranking him as one of the fastest men in history, though still well short of Bolt's towering achievement.
Coleman emphasized that execution is key, rather than being overly fixated on Bolt’s mark.
“If you’re focusing on running properly, like executing a good race, I feel like those types of magical moments happen,” he added.
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Bolt’s record is considered one of the greatest feats in track and field.
His dominance in the late 2000s redefined the sport, as he successively broke his own records.
In 2008, Bolt set a new world record of 9.72 seconds, dethroning fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell, whose 9.74 had stood for nearly nine months.
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Bolt then improved the mark twice more, first to 9.69 and finally to 9.58.
Now, as 2024 draws to a close, Coleman’s comments earlier in the year resonate with a sport that continues to search for its next great icon.
Though no one has come close to 9.58 this year, Coleman and other sprinters have delivered strong performances, signaling that the race to break Bolt's record remains alive.
The margins, however, are razor-thin. Coleman himself acknowledges the difficulty of such a feat, emphasizing the role of preparation and patience in achieving greatness.
“I feel like it’s in my wheelhouse, but I don’t try to put too much emphasis or thought on it,” Coleman explained.
“I try to just focus on the next practice, the next rep, the next meet, and just try to improve and get better and better, and the times will come.”
While Bolt remains the undisputed king of sprinting, 2024 has been a year of progress in the 100m event.
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For Coleman, the year has been about building momentum and staying consistent, keeping his eyes on the long game rather than any one record.
Bolt's 9.58 may stand for years to come, but Coleman’s faith in the “track gods” captures the spirit of every sprinter chasing greatness.
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