Speaking to reporters at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the 39-year-old Jamaican still the world record holder in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, explained that a r¥ptured achilles means he no longer runs, relying mostly on gym workouts instead.
“No, I mostly stick to gym workouts. I’m not a fan, but I think now that I’ve been out for a while, I have to start running again because, when I walk up stairs, I get out of breath,” Bolt said. “Once I get serious about it again, I’ll probably need to do some laps just to fix my breathing.”
Bolt, who retired from professional sprinting in 2017, also gave a glimpse into his daily routine, noting he spends most of his time with his children.
“Normally I wake up just in time to see the kids off to school. If I have nothing planned, I just chill, maybe work out if I’m in the mood, or watch some series until the kids get back. Then I hang out with them until they start annoying me, and after that, I just relax, watch movies or play with Lego,” he said with a laugh.
On why today’s sprinters haven’t matched the times set by his generation despite advances in technology, Bolt was blunt: “You want the real answer? We were just more talented. That’s it. You can see it especially in the men’s races. The women, on the other hand, are improving a lot and running faster times. But for the men, it comes down to talent.”
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