Olympics legend Usain Bolt has revealed the one thing adult fans do that he does not like.
Iconic sprinter Usain Bolt hailed as one of the greatest Olympians of all time, recently expressed frustration over adult fans' common requests during public appearances.
At the 2024 GQ Men of the Year ceremony, Bolt was asked about being challenged to impromptu races by fans.
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In a video shared on social media platform X, Bolt responded candidly, saying, "Yeah, yeah, when adults do it... I am okay with the kids but when adults do it, it's just not necessary."
Bolt's comments highlight the unique pressures and expectations of being a world-renowned athlete, especially when interacting with admirers.
While the eight-time Olympic gold medalist seems generally amicable to playful challenges from children, he views similar requests from adults as unnecessary.
Speaking further on the issue, the 38-year-old also added that it would be necessary to also see an ‘ordinary person’ in the 100m final.
“I feel it is necessary (to have them),” Bolt responded to his interviewer, Amelia Dimoldenberg.
“A lot of, I think a lot of ordinary people always talk like ‘i think i can do that’,” he added.
Bolt's honest comments show a wider conversation about balancing the adoration of fans with the need for privacy and personal boundaries for high-profile athletes.
As one of the most celebrated sportsmen of his generation, Bolt's perspective offers a glimpse into the complex dynamics involved in navigating fame and public life.
Meanwhile, the fastest man alive has publicly backed Ruben Amorim following his appointment as Manchester United's new head coach.
The announcement came after the Red Devils parted ways with Dutchman Erik ten Hag amid a series of lacklustre performances in the 2024/25 season.
Bolt, a celebrity United fan, has watched the Red Devils struggle since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
The Jamaican has now weighed in on the latest appointment, expressing optimism that the Portuguese could finally help the Reds find their identity.
“I heard his first interview, and it seems like he is going to bring identity to the club, and that’s what we were missing—the identity,” he said per Pulse Sports.
Bolt is excited by Amorim’s prospect but hopes the players work with the 39-year-old former Sporting Lisbon boss.