Usain Bolt didn’t hesitate when asked if Cristiano Ronaldo could beat him in a race.
Bolt’s proud world record in the 100 meters remains intact, but how would he fare against one of football’s fastest players?
The Jamaican sprinter, now retired, still holds the world record for his 2009 performances at the 100 and 200 meter distances respectively. An eight-time gold medalist, Bolt is a big fan of the Portuguese icon and, when asked about racing against him in a 2020 interview, stated that Ronaldo would provide a good challenge over a short distance.
“For me, he trains every day. He’s a super athlete, you know what I mean?”
“He is always at the top of his game. He works hard, he’s focused.
“So right now, I definitely think he’s faster than me.”
Ronaldo is still plying his trade with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League at the age of 39, while Bolt chose to retire from elite racing at 31.
Bolt competed from 2008 to 2016 and is still renowned as one of the best athletes of all time due to his phenomenal accomplishments on the track during that time.
A recent 3D simulation showed how fast he would be compared to Ronaldo, with not-so-surprising results.
The now 37-year-old easily beat the former Manchester United star, but it was a beast that proved to be the fastest of the group.
The video shows how fast an ostrich would be alongside Bolt and Ronaldo, with the former coming first in a baffling three-way race.
Bolt and Ronaldo have a long-standing association with Manchester United, with the latter last playing for the club in November 2022.
“For me, it’s sad to see him go,” Bolt told Sky Sports following the 39-year-old’s departure from Old Trafford.
“He played such an important role for us last season.
“I think he kept us in the Premier League because in many of the games he was the one who scored, kept us in the competition and gave us three points.
“It’s sad to see him go, but I understand why, after listening to his interview, that there is a lot going on that many of us don’t know about.”
Cristiano Ronaldo recently sent a special message to Usain Bolt, proposing a race between the two sports icons. In his message, Ronaldo said: “Usain, I have always been a great admirer of yours and it would be an honor to race against you. Let’s make this happen and show the world who is the fastest.”
Ronaldo’s proposal generated great excitement among sports fans around the world, and everyone is now eagerly awaiting to see if this epic race between the two great athletes will become a reality.
