Usain Bolt Picks One Manchester United Player Who Could Challenge Him in a Sprint

Usain Bolt Picks One Manchester United Player Who Could Challenge Him in a Sprint

  • Usain Bolt has discussed one Manchester United player who can compete with him in a sprint
  • The Jamaican is the fastest man in history and has always been compared to fast athletes in sports
  • Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Rashford, and Vinicius Junior are considered the fastest footballers

As the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, has been challenged several times by sportsmen and women from different sports.

Recently, the Jamaican picked one Manchester United player who could challenge him in a 100m dash.

Usain Bolt said Manchester United's Marcus Rashford can beat him in 20 yards but not a full 100m
Usain Bolt said a Manchester United player can beat him in a short sprint. Photos by Ash Donelon and Cameron Spencer.
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A few months ago, new Real Madrid signing, Kylian Mbappe's speed was compared to Bolt's, sparking a heated debate online.

The Jamaican holds the 100m and 200m world records, which have stood for nearly 15 years. He won the 2009 world title in 9.58 seconds and the 200m in 19.19 seconds.

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Few athletes have come close to those records, and his compatriot Asafa Powell recently said the 100m mark will stand for a long time.

Who can challenge Usain Bolt?

Recently, former Premier League star, Darren Bent quizzed Bolt about an article in which Bolt said Rashford could beat him.

"Yeah! Rashford is quick out the blocks, that is what he does. He has that burst of speed but after that, I told him, you could probably get me in 20 [yards]. But after that, it is over!" Bolt said via Sportbible.

Rashford is known for his blistering pace; however, Bolt is known for being slow off the blocks before hitting top speed at the end.

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The perfect example is during the 100m event at the 2012 Olympics, which featured the five fastest sprinters of all time. Although he was slow at the start, his top-end speed saw him win gold and set an Olympic record of 9.63 seconds, per World Athletics.

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In another report, YEN.com.gh disclosed that Manchester United made a transfer record with the exit of Mason Greenwood to France.

Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille have reached an agreement in principle with Greenwood ahead of an imminent move.

Reports specify that the transfer of Greenwood is estimated to cost around €27.6 million, with additional add-ons expected to push the total to approximately €31.6mil.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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