Usain Bolt wants to play his role in reviving track and field

Bolt won Gold in Olympics eight times

By Web Desk
June 01, 2023
The fastest person on Earth Usain Bolt - Reuters 

Eight-time Olympic Gold medallist Usain Bolt is looking forward to playing his role in reviving track and field. 

Bolt, after having eight Olympic Golds in his pocket, took retirement six years ago. 

The Jamaican, who dominated men's sprinting for nearly a decade after the 2008 Beijing Olympics, said he had found plenty to do to keep himself busy but was really keen to remain involved in sport.

"I spend my time doing a lot of family things, when it comes to track and field, not as much as I would want to but I still try and stay in touch with what is going on," the 36-year-old told Reuters.

"I'm still waiting on a position from (World Athletics), I've reached out to them and let them know I would love to make a bigger impact in sports, as long as they want me to.

"We've been in talks but we'll have to wait and see what comes around."

Bolt added that he was aware his personality was a vital ingredient in the success of track and field during his era but thought he could see signs that athletes like U.S sprinter Noah Lyles might be starting to fill the charisma gap.

"It's going to be a process. After me, it kind of went down because of who I was as a person, and how big my personality was," he said. 

"But I think over time it will be better. I think young athletes are coming up and I see a few personalities that are needed in sport, hopefully in the upcoming years it will change.

"Hopefully I can play a part and help the sport to grow."

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