'It's hard to watch'- Usain Bolt opens up on Jamaica's underwhelming performance in recent Olympic games

Jamaican sprint legend Usain , one of the most celebrated athletes in Olympic history, has recently shared his thoughts on the challenges faced by his nation’s track and field athletes since his retirement

The eight-time, who dominated the sprints at three consecutive Games in 2008, 2012, and 2016, admitted he found it difficult to watch Jamaica’s performance in subsequent Olympics, especially the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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At the Tokyo Games, the Caribbean nation earned nine medals with four gold, one silver, and four bronze

Only two of those came from mal5R6e athletes. Hansle Parchment’s gold in the men’s 110m hurdles and Ronald Levy’s bronze in the same event were the only highlights for Jamaica’s male competitors

“I do miss it,” Bolt confessed. “I don’t miss the training, that I don’t miss but the competition, I do. Especially watching the Olympics in Japan, it was hard to watch because the Jamaican guys weren’t doing nothing. We were really bad. You know what? I had to make some calls.”

Bolt’s comments underscore the void left in Jamaica’s athletics program after his retirement in 2017

Known for his unparalleled speed, Bolt’s presence not only brought glory to his country but also inspired global admiration for Jamaican sprinting.

The Paris 2024 Olympics offered some hope for a resurgence. Sprint sensations like Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, and Shericka Jackson created excitement going into the summer games

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However, Jamaica’s six-medal haul, which notably lacked a gold in track events, showed that the nation still has work to do to return to its former dominance.

Bolt’s legacy continues to serve as a benchmark for Jamaican athletes. While the road back to the top may be challenging, the rise of young talent gives hope that the sprinting powerhouse will reclaim its throne in the years to come