“Win Gold Easy” – No Room for Noah Lyles as Usain Bolt Names Other USA Star in Ultimate 4x100m Dream Team…

“Win Gold Easy” – No Room for Noah Lyles as Usain Bolt Names Other USA Star in Ultimate 4x100m Dream Team…

 

In a bold statement that has stirred the athletics world, sprint legend Usain Bolt has unveiled his ultimate 4x100m relay dream team — and it doesn’t include current U.S. sprint sensation Noah Lyles. Instead, the Jamaican icon opted for another American star, signaling a nod to speed, chemistry, and legacy over recent form.

 

Speaking in a recent interview, Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay, said, “If I put this team together, we win gold easy.” His dream quartet includes himself, fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake, American sprint king Carl Lewis, and controversial yet lightning-fast sprinter Justin Gatlin.

 

The exclusion of Noah Lyles — widely regarded as the face of modern sprinting — was notable. Lyles, the reigning 100m and 200m world champion and a vocal figure in the sport’s revival, has drawn comparisons to Bolt for both his charisma and dominance. However, Bolt’s choices leaned more towards legacy and proven relay success.

 

“I’ve always respected Noah,” Bolt said, “but when you’re talking about the ultimate relay team, you have to think about chemistry, baton handoffs, and the kind of speed that’s already proven under pressure.”

 

**Bolt’s Dream Team: Speed and Legacy**

 

Bolt placed himself in the anchor position, unsurprisingly, given his unmatched finishing speed and showman flair. For the lead-off leg, he chose Carl Lewis — the legendary American who dominated the track in the 1980s and early 90s with nine Olympic golds and a near-perfect technique out of the blocks.

 

For the second leg, Bolt selected Justin Gatlin, a surprising yet strategic pick. Despite controversies surrounding his doping suspensions, Gatlin remains one of the fastest men in history and was known for his explosive acceleration, which Bolt claims is “perfect for the second leg.”

 

Yohan Blake, Bolt’s long-time teammate and one of the few sprinters who ever challenged him seriously, fills the third slot. “Blake is a beast on the curve,” Bolt explained. “His 2011 form was insane. If he runs the bend, I’ll bring it home.”

 

**Mixed Reactions Across the Athletics World**

 

Fans and commentators quickly took to social media to react to the exclusion of Lyles. Some viewed it as a snub to a rising star, while others acknowledged Bolt’s logic, noting that his picks have all excelled under Olympic pressure.

 

Lyles, for his part, responded on X (formerly Twitter) with a cryptic but classy message: “I’ll make my own dream team — starting with me.”

 

Still, Bolt’s words carry immense weight in the sprinting world, and his selections provide a glimpse into how the sport’s greatest minds view not just raw speed, but strategy and historical impact.

 

With the Paris 2024 Olympics just months away, the conversation around relay dominance is heating up — and whether or not Bolt’s dream team could actually be beaten, even by today’s best, remains a fun “what if” that fans will debate for years.