Proof you don’t need drugs to win! — Usain Bolt & Noah Lyles defend track integrity

Often, Jamaican sprint icon is celebrated as a beacon of integrity in track and during an era rife with doping scandals.

Bolt’s unmatched speed, charm and clean record not only earned him but also elevated him as a role model for aspiring athletes.

His name continues to resurface in comparisons to today’s track stars like Noah Lyles, with Bolt’s story remaining an evergreen symbol of achieving greatness without shortcuts.

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on his career, Bolt opened up about his steadfast commitment to competing clean.

“I’ve always been strong on doping. I feel like athletes should get life bans. If you go out of your way to cheat to be a better athlete, I feel you should get life bans, that’s a fact,» he said as per

Bolt’s career, however, was not without its challenges. The faced personal and professional tests, including moments when he witnessed doping scandals unfold among his peers.

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The 2006 suspension of American sprinter Justin Gatlin for use and the Nesta Carter incident that cost Bolt his Beijing 4x100m relay gold were stark reminders of how close such controversies could strike.

Yet, Bolt emerged unscathed, his record untarnished by allegations of doping.

In his autobiography, Bolt candidly revealed a pivotal moment in his youth when he briefly flirted with risky behavior.

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At the height of his fame after the 2002 Kingston , where he claimed gold in the 200m, the newfound attention and popularity tested his resolve.

Bolt wrote, “One time I even tried g**a, which I know sounds like a pretty messed-up admission coming from an Olympic gold medallist, but straight up it was something I did only once, and I regretted it immediately.”*

That experience, paired with another attempt at smoking a joint on a football field, only reinforced his commitment to steering clear of substances—whether banned or otherwise.

Despite such youthful missteps, Bolt’s resolve never wavered. His clean record became the hallmark of his illustrious career, and he used his platform to advocate for transparency and accountability in sports.

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Comparing his path to that of today’s stars like Noah Lyles, Bolt’s emphasis on clean competition resonates strongly.

Lyles, who has followed in Bolt’s footsteps by dominating the 200m, similarly upholds the importance of hard work and integrity.

Their parallel journeys serve as proof that greatness does not require compromising ethics.

«I’ve proven to the world you can do it. You can be great without doping, that’s one of the things I want to preach to the younger kids.»