Jamaican sprinting legend Bolt has revealed that he is receptive to kids asking him for a race but it annoys him when an adult makes the same request.
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The three-time ‘s easy-going character makes him a lovable person with kids and adults always asking him for favours on the streets, including wanting to race him and take photos.
The 38-year-old, appearing on the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year awards, was asked if he finds the request annoying. He explained: «When adults do it. I’m okay with kids. But when adults do it…» Bolt, the most decorated sprinter in the history of the Olympics told interviewer Amelia Dimoldenberg.
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«It’s just not necessary,» he added. The 11-time world champion was also asked about the need for having an ordinary person run in the 100m final.
Dimoldenberg explained she felt it would help provide context for the speed of the athletes. Bolt replied: «No, I feel, I feel it’s necessary. Because a lot of, I think a lot of ordinary people always talk like, ‘I think I can do that’.»
Bolt remains the 100m and 200m world record holder following his 9.85 and 19.19 respectively at the 2009 World Championships.