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In Mumbai Talk, Usain Bolt Says Cricket Shaped His Drive to Be the Best

He credits a childhood love of the sport with instilling the work ethic behind his record-setting sprint career.

Overview

  • Speaking at a fireside chat at the Jamnabai Narsee Campus in Mumbai on Friday, the Jamaican great reflected on what fueled his rise.
  • Bolt said watching cricketers push themselves and carry themselves on the field inspired him from a young age to work hard and excel.
  • Asked to sum up his path to greatness, he emphasized hard work and dedication as the defining principles of his journey.
  • He said defending an Olympic title felt tougher than winning the first, describing the pressure of being chased as more demanding.
  • The eight-time Olympic champion, who also owns 11 World Championship golds and the 100m world record of 9.58 seconds, offered the remarks during the session.