Usain Bolt spoke with OlympicTalk while in Manhattan to receive an International Humanitarian Award from the American Friends of Jamaica for his charity work.

Bolt also discussed his peculiar Instagram post about Noah Lyles, Allyson Felix breaking his world titles record and his pick to win the Tokyo Olympic 100m. 

“I don’t see anybody actually beating (Christian) Coleman. I think he’s only going to get better. For me, competing with him [in 2017, when Coleman took silver and Bolt bronze at worlds], his start is ridiculous. If he improves the last part of his race, he’s going to be, probably, unstoppable. I don’t see anybody beating him. 

“I also have to say respect to Gatlin, the fact that he medaled at the championship. I told my people, listen, I’m sure Coleman is going to win, but Gatlin is going to be in the top three no doubt because when he comes to a championship, no matter how much you feel like he’s not going to do well, he shows up. 

“That’s just the mind of a champion. Competing with him throughout the years, I figured that out. That’s why I respect him. I gave him respect at the end.” Informs  https://olympics.nbcsports.com

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5 thoughts on “Bolt respect Gatlin, but picks Coleman for Tokyo 2020”
  1. Like both runners Christian has best start Justin baring injury will be on Christian’s heel don’t forget DeGrasse wonder will Jamaica have someone ah !then factor in Noah lyles good final any one capable Christian can if he stays strong last 50m we got to wait &see

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