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‘If they call, I’ll be ready’: Usain Bolt open for Olympics 2028 comeback for Jamaica in another sport | Sport-others News

‘If they call, I’ll be ready’: Usain Bolt open for Olympics 2028 comeback for Jamaica in another sport | Sport-others News

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Usain Bolt cemented his legacy as the greatest sprinter on the planet and the fastest man in the world with a cabinet full of Olympic medals. The Jamaican legend might return back to the marquee sporting event but in a different sport. Bolt, who aspired to become a fast bowler once, was suggested by his high school cricket coach to test himself in the track and field events which led to the birth of an athletics legend. However, the Jamaican legend hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a return to active sports in his first sport. Cricket is back at the LA Olympics after 128 years, and a Jamaican squad will be taking part in the event. Bolt claimed that he will be ready to play cricket if called on by the Jamaican team. Talking to Esquire on the eve of the Doha Marathon, Bolt said, “I am happily retired from professional sport. I haven’t played cricket in a long time but if they call, I will be ready.” Earlier in a promotional event in …

They said his career was done, now Gurindervir Singh is India’s fastest man | Sport-others News

They said his career was done, now Gurindervir Singh is India’s fastest man | Sport-others News

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It was Usain Bolt’s scorching run in Beijing, during the 2008 Olympics, that inspired a young boy in Patial village, Jalandhar, to step on the track. Seventeen years later, Gurindervir Singh isn’t close to that scintillating 9.69-second dash by his idol. But on Friday, he became the country’s fastest man, clocking 10.20 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Gurindervir broke the previous national record of 10.23s set by his compatriot Manikanta Hoblidhar at the 2023 National Open Athletics Championships. “I have been waiting for this record for a very long time. I knew that I was capable of getting the national record. When I did 10.27s in 2021, it was just a difference of 20 milliseconds. I am happy to finally break the record,” Gurindervir told The Indian Express over the phone. Story continues below this ad At the Indian Grand Prix 1, Gurindervir was up against two former national record holders — Manikanta and Amlan Borgohain. However, it is not a new thing for him as he trains with both …

Gout Gout, the 16-year-old sprint sensation from Australia, must sidestep the ‘next Bolt’ tag | Sports News

Gout Gout, the 16-year-old sprint sensation from Australia, must sidestep the ‘next Bolt’ tag | Sports News

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Away from the Australian summer of cricket, a 16-year-old sprinter and viral sensation Gout Gout is making heads turn Down Under. In the latest video with over three lakh views, the Queensland-born teeanger of South Sudanese heritage speeds away from his competitors, slows down at the finish line yet wins by a huge margin. He then canters, stops and turns, raises his right arm with the index finger pointed skyward before bending down and smashing a clenched fist into the track. The theatrics were in response to the display on the clock — 10.04 seconds. If not for the illegal wind speed, Gout Gout would have entered the record books as the fastest-ever youth athlete in the 100 metres. Not one to be deterred, Gout wrapped up the day by winning the final in 10.17 seconds. He walked away with the title of the fastest Under-18 Australian ever and moved to sixth on the all-time list. On Saturday, Gout did even better by breaking Peter Norman’s 200 metre Australian record of 20.06 seconds set at …

How Usain Bolt found motivation again to win 100 metres gold at the Rio Olympics | Sport-others News

How Usain Bolt found motivation again to win 100 metres gold at the Rio Olympics | Sport-others News

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Before Usain Bolt became the first man to win three consecutive 100 metre Olympic gold medals at the 2016 Rio Games he was struggling with motivation but a podcast which featured his ‘biggest competitor’ Justin Gatlin fired him up. USA’s Gatlin had said on the podcast that he was going to win and that lit the fire again for Bolt, widely recognised as the greatest track and field athlete. “I remember in 2016, it was coming up to my last Olympics and my biggest competitor was Justin Gatlin and throughout the year I was struggling with motivation because I had won everything… and I was like going to training and the older you get the harder it gets. I was just tired and everyday was like work and I got injured and it was double the work for me. It was hard to motivate myself everyday,” Bolt told the High Performance podcast. But Gatlin saying that he would travel around the world with the Olympic medal around his neck motivated Bolt to train harder than …

Who is Gout Gout, who broke Usain Bolt’s record?

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In an electrifying performance at the recently concluded U20 World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, 16-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout eclipsed a long-standing record held by the legendary Usain Bolt. Gout’s timing of 20.60 seconds in the 200m final helped him surpass Bolt’s 2002 record of 20.61 seconds in the same age category, marking a historic achievement for the young athlete. Gout clinched a silver medal with the record-breaking performance and was just behind the 18-year-old South African Bayanda Walaza, who had just won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the 4x100m relay. Gout was born to South Sudanese parents Monica and Bona in Brisbane in 2007 after they migrated to Australia in 2005. At 15, he not only clinched the men’s under-18 200m title at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships but also set a national under-20 record. He further solidified his potential with a remarkable 10.29s in 100m in March 2024, a time that would have qualified him for the preliminary rounds of the men’s 100m event at the Paris 2024 …

Chris Gayle challenges Usain Bolt to sprint race: ‘All Usain will be seeing is a lot of dust’ | Cricket News

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West Indian batting legend Chris Gayle has spoken about the time Jamaican spring king Usain Bolt got his wicket in a friendly game which led the flamboyant batter to challenge the sprinter to a race. “Till this day, he’s still afraid of me. Doesn’t want to see me on a 100m track,” Gayle tells ICC in a new video released by cricket’s world governing body before breaking into a chuckle. He goes on to add: “Of course I’m a sprinter. All Usain Bolt will be seeing is a lot of dust and the Universe Boss just going down the stretch.” To this, Bolt responds: “We all know Chris can’t run. We have seen him. We know Chris doesn’t do quick singles or anything. We’re not worried about Chris.” I’m just gonna leave this right here for the fans to decide @henrygayle 🤫 pic.twitter.com/IhDx5XDVkj — Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) April 24, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Responding to this, Gayle says: “That’s a big lie. I run a lot of ones, twos, threes, you name it… sometimes even …

Sachin Tendulkar, Roger Federer Among Others Congratulate Argentina As They Lift FIFA World Cup Trophy

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Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties in 2022 FIFA World Cup final. As Lionel Messi’s Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday, athletes from across the globe reacted to the unforgettable match and congratulated the winning team with heartwarming tweets. During the match, Lionel Messi scored twice in the final at the Lusail Stadium. He also scored in the shoot-out as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.  As soon as the finals were over athletes, including Roger Federer, LeBron James, Andy Murray, Sachin Tendulkar and Usain Bolt, took to social media to celebrate Argentina’s win.  Sharing an image of Messi kissing the FIFA World Cup trophy, Federer wrote, “Fairytale stuff Argentina! Time and time again you Leonel Messi have redefined greatness. It’s a privilege to watch you. Leo and Argentina. Special and historic.”  Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a couple of images of Messi and wrote, “Many congratulations to Argentina on doing this for Messi! Wonderful comeback from the way they started the campaign.” He also …