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Bolt happy with growth of men’s sprinting
September 12, 2025
TOKYO, Japan:
Jamaica's sprint legend Usain Bolt says he is happy to see a resurgence in Jamaica's male sprinters on the world's stage.
Bolt, the 11-time World Athletics Championships gold medallist, was the last Jamaican to win the men's 100m title, at the Beijing World Championships in 2015.
Since then, the event has been dominated by the United States, with Jamaica picking up only one medal.
However, the impressive performances by world leader Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville and Akeem Blake have convinced Bolt that Jamaica can once again return to the top of sprinting.
"I'm happy," he said. " It's been a while since just the girls been carrying it, so I'm happy to see this."
"I'm just looking forward to be in the stadium and be able to cheer them on and maybe even get to present a gold medal to one of them. That's something that I'd really love, so I just wish them all the best and I know they will do well."
Bolt feels confident one of the three entrants will be able to claim the title and believes they have shown they are in the right shape.
"I don't feel like they should lose," he said. "Anyone of them wins then I'll be happy for it. I feel like they are in great shape."
However, it will not be an easy task. Defending champion Noah Lyles of the United States (US) will be looking to add his second 100m title, with compatriot Kenny Bednarek also hoping to topple the field.
Bolt also took the time to encourage the team ahead of the competition's start, stating that their best efforts would be enough.
"They should just know that Jamaica is one of the best in the world. Just believe in yourselves, go out there, remember your training, push through and just go out there and do your best."
He added, "Your best is always good enough."
The World Championships will begin on September 13 at the Japan National Stadium, and end on September 21, after nine days of competition.
