Usain Bolt Named the Barcelona Player Who Could Beat Him in a Race
Usain Bolt has revealed which Barcelona star could potentially beat him in a race over 20 yards.
The Jamaican sprinter is one of the most accomplished athletes of all time, having won the 100m and 200m at three consecutive Olympic Games between 2008 and 2016.
The 39-year-old took his Olympic gold medal tally up to eight with two wins in the 4 x 100m sprint in London and Rio.
Bolt’s lengthy list of achievements does not stop there, though.
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He set the world record for the 100m and 200m at the 2009 World Champions in Berlin with times of 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds.
He also holds the world record in the 4 x 100m sprint after setting a time of 36.84 seconds alongside Yohan Blake, Michael Frater, and Nesta Carter at London 2012.
However, despite being lightning quick, Bolt admitted that Marcus Rashford may give him a run for his money during an interview with Darren Bent
"I read an article where you said that [Marcus] Rashford could beat you over 20 yards, is that correct?,” asked Bent on talkSPORT.
Bolt offered a candid response, admitting 20-yard bursts are Rashford’s specialty.
"Yeah! Rashford is quick out the blocks, that is what he does,” he replied.
"He has that burst of speed but after that, I told him, you could probably get me in 20 [yards].
"But after that, it is over!"
Rashford left Bolt’s beloved Manchester United to join Barcelona on a season-long loan this summer.
However, the England international had had a difficult start to life in Catalonia, producing no goals or assists in his three appearances for the La Liga club.
Bolt is set to present the medals following the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
He has previously stated that he would rather see Manchester City win the Premier League than Arsenal, despite their fierce rivalry with The Red Devils.
"Everybody always asks me who I'd rather win the Premier League out of Arsenal and Man City – I'm like, 'Man City, easy.' People are like, 'But they're your rival'," Bolt added.
"I know a lot of Arsenal fans and when they're top of the table they talk so much and I'm like, 'You haven't won yet!' Imagine if they actually won? Oh my God, It would be over. I'd rather Man City win than Arsenal because I couldn't deal with it.
"Liverpool? No, because they'd be tied on titles with us and we can't have that and because Arsenal talk so much, I'd rather deal with Man City.
"They're all young fans and I don't know many young people so I'm fine with that!"
Topics: Usain Bolt, Marcus Rashford
Jonathan Bray