Usain Bolt has acknowledged that he now finds it challenging to climb stairs without feeling breathless since transitioning to retired life. The renowned Jamaican athlete, known as the fastest human in history, left a remarkable Olympic legacy.
Bolt rose to fame in 2008 in Beijing and went on to achieve great success on the track, securing eight Olympic gold medals and 11 world titles. Despite being 39 years old, he still holds the world record in the 100m sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds.
Since retiring in 2017, Bolt has been dealing with a torn Achilles tendon, impacting his daily routine. Although not recognized for his endurance as a sprinter, the toll on his cardiovascular health has been significant.
In an interview with The Guardian, Bolt mentioned that he now mainly focuses on gym workouts, realizing the need to reintroduce running into his routine due to getting breathless while climbing stairs. He plans to work on his breathing by incorporating running laps back into his regimen.
Apart from his 100m record, Bolt also set world records in the 200m sprint (19.19 seconds) and the 4x100m relay (36.84 seconds). He competed against top athletes like Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell, and Justin Gatlin, asserting that their era displayed superior talent compared to the current generation.
Despite the ongoing pursuit to break records, no one has surpassed the 9.70 mark since the Lausanne Diamond League post-London 2012. The current 100m Olympic champion, Noah Lyles, expressed his ambition to break Bolt’s 200m record.
Throughout his career, Bolt stood out not only for his athletic prowess but also for his charismatic personality. He advocates for more authenticity and engagement from track and field athletes towards their fans, emphasizing the importance of having a good time rather than forcing fun.
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