Usain Bolt has encouraged emerging speed talent, smashing his own records and ushering in a new era of athletic personalities.
Usain Bolt, a Jamaican sprint legend, has publicly stated his delight for the current breed of sprinters making their mark in the sport.
This upbeat attitude comes when numerous of his old records have been shattered by rising stars. Bolt, an iconic figure in athletics, sees these trends as the emergence of new “personalities” required for the sport’s expansion.
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Earlier this year, during the Carifta Games in Grenada, youthful Jamaican sprinter Nickecoy Bramwell broke Bolt’s 22-year-old Under-17 400m world record in 47.26 seconds.
Shortly after, 16-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout recorded 20.60 seconds in the 200m at the U20 World Championships in Peru, narrowly beating Bolt’s performance from 2002, when he was just shy of 16 years old.
“After me, everything kind of dropped down because of who I was as a person and how huge my personality was,” Bolt explained to Mirror.
He went on to say, “But I believe it will improve with time. I believe young athletes are emerging, and I see a few personalities that are needed in sports; perhaps, this will improve in the next years.”
The emergence of talents such as Bramwell and Gout not only rekindles interest in athletics, but also sparks debate about the future of sprinting.
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While Bramwell is making progress in longer sprints, Gout is already being compared to Bolt due to his performances in Bolt’s old showcase events, the 100m and 200m.
Athletics Australia head Jane Flemming didn’t hold back her appreciation, implying that Gout could be the sport’s next major celebrity, which Gout modestly accepted as “quite cool.”
Meanwhile, Bramwell, unfazed by ailments, is optimistic about his future.
“It’s a great feeling to break the record. “I’ve been eyeing the record since last summer,” he said, reflecting on his accomplishments and determination to break more of Bolt’s records. His focus and determination indicate that more record-breaking performances may be on the way.
At 37, Bolt, who retired in 2017, has shifted his focus from professional running to family time and charity events like Soccer Aid.
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Despite the fact that he is no longer participating, his legacy continues to inspire the next generation of sprinters. His world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay remain the pinnacles of speed, inspiring young competitors to meet his legendary standards.
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