‘I would love to race against him’ – Usain Bolt snubs Christian Coleman and Carl Lewis for Noah Lyles in dream 100m lineup and…
Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter and world record holder, has made waves with his recent comments about his dream lineup for the 100m race. In an unexpected twist, Bolt snubbed two of the sport’s most iconic figures – American sprinters Christian Coleman and Carl Lewis – in favor of reigning World Champion, Noah Lyles. The 8-time Olympic gold medalist revealed that Lyles would be his top choice if given the opportunity to race against anyone in the world.
Bolt, who retired from competitive athletics in 2017, has long been the face of sprinting, captivating fans with his lightning-fast performances and charismatic personality. However, the 37-year-old, who still holds the 100m world record of 9.58 seconds, has expressed a renewed interest in the sport, particularly when it comes to seeing how his peers match up in the sprinting arena.
During an exclusive interview, Bolt was asked who he would most love to race against in a hypothetical 100m showdown. Without hesitation, the sprinting giant named Lyles, the 26-year-old American who has dominated the 200m in recent years and is beginning to make his mark in the 100m event as well. Lyles, who won the 100m title at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, has quickly emerged as one of the sport’s top talents. For Bolt, the prospect of racing against Lyles is a thrilling one.
“I would love to race against Noah Lyles,” Bolt admitted, adding that he has immense respect for Lyles’ talent and drive. “He’s a young sprinter with a lot of promise. He has the ability to be the next big thing in sprinting, and I think it would be an exciting race. He has the kind of mentality that would make for an interesting challenge.”
Interestingly, Bolt’s decision to exclude both Christian Coleman and Carl Lewis from his dream lineup raised a few eyebrows. Coleman, the current 60m world record holder and a two-time World Champion in the 100m, has faced some challenges in recent years, including a suspension for a violation of anti-doping rules, which sidelined him from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Despite these setbacks, Coleman is widely regarded as one of the fastest men in the world, with a personal best of 9.76 seconds in the 100m.
Lewis, on the other hand, is an American sprinting legend, boasting 10 Olympic medals, including 9 golds. Known as one of the greatest sprinters in history, Lewis’ career spanned across multiple decades, and he remains a monumental figure in the world of track and field. While Bolt and Lewis have shared the track in the past, Bolt’s preference for Lyles over the two American icons may speak to the changing landscape of sprinting and the emergence of new stars.
While some may be surprised by Bolt’s choice to bypass Coleman and Lewis, it is clear that Bolt sees something special in Lyles, particularly in his 100m prowess. The 100m sprint is often seen as the most prestigious event in track and field, and Lyles’ performance in this discipline, especially after his breakthrough victory at the World Championships, has caught the attention of many in the athletics world.
Bolt’s comments also highlight his continuing passion for the sport. Even in retirement, he remains a keen observer of the sprinting scene and continues to offer his insights on the future of track and field. His respect for Lyles is a testament to the rising stars in the sport, and a reminder of how much Bolt has contributed to the excitement and global appeal of sprinting.
As the next generation of sprinters begins to emerge, it will be intriguing to see whether Lyles can continue his ascent in the 100m and whether he can one day challenge Bolt’s long-standing world record. While Bolt may no longer compete, his legacy and influence on the sport remain ever-present, and his dream race against Lyles could serve as a symbol of the torch being passed to a new era of sprinting.
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