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Usain Bolt's latest track appearance leaves fans concerned

Modified Apr 19, 2025 07:32 GMT

Usain Bolt returned to the track and had a brief meeting with Jamaican athlete Oblique Seville and other sprinters. The Olympic gold medalist joined the athletes while they were practicing block starts, as the outdoor track season began to take shape.

The legendary athlete bid goodbye to track after the World Championships in 2017 and is one of the greatest athletes ever to compete in the sport. His world records in both the 100m and the 200m back in 2009 still stand true to this day after 15 years, with multiple athletes attempting to surpass the remarkable achievement.

Ever since he retired from the track, Usain Bolt has made multiple appearances in major events and enjoys his time with his family. His recent appearance on the track while attempting a block start, along with Oblique Seville and other athletes, left fans concerned as they pointed out his health. The star Jamaican athlete struggled a bit as he got out of the blocks and briefly jogged in front while smiling at the camera.

Watch the video of Usain Bolt's latest block start with Oblique Seville:

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Several fans expressed their thoughts on X as they hoped that the 8x Olympic gold medalist takes care of his health and gets back in shape.

"Lowkey sad though. I hope he starts taking care of his health. You would think that would be standard for one of the best athletes in human history," wrote a fan.

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"Usain Bolt needs to get back in shape if he wants to run fast just for fun, even though he is retirement tho," another fan chimed in.

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Here are some more fan reactions:

"Bolt is the GOAT but Kinda sad tbh. Nothing more important in life than being in shape," wrote another fan.

"Many athletes let themselves go after retirement because they only did it for competition, not for health," wrote a fan.

"The way athletes let go after they retire …😂" another fan chimed in.

Usain Bolt on his life after retirement from track

Bolt at the Soccer Aid For Unicef 2022 Training Session - Source: Getty

Usain Bolt spoke about his life after retirement in an interview with ESPN. The Jamaican athlete shared that after venturing into football for a brief period, after bidding goodbye to track, he decided to explore multiple business avenues.

Bolt shared that he was trying to be a businessman while enjoying his time in Jamaica and his retirement.

"I'm just doing many different things ... the sports life is over, so I'm now moving into different businesses, I have a lot of things in the pipeline, so as I say, I'm just dabbling in everything and trying to be a businessman now," he said.

Even after his retirement, Bolt stays connected to his fans using social media and often shares glimpses of his life with his children as well as his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett.

About the author

Adityan is a journalist and Content Manager for US Olympics Sports at Sportskeeda. He is a professional track & field athlete who competes in the 400m and 800m. This decade-long experience has taught him a lot about sports psychology, mindset, and passion, which he incorporates through his work to get the best outcome.

To make sure the content he delivers is genuine, Adityan keeps a tab on the official websites and the official social media channels of athletes and organizations. Before putting any information out in the public domain, he looks at the content from a fan’s perspective to connect with the readers as much as possible.

With a knack for crafting compelling narratives and insightful analysis, Adityan seamlessly blends his expertise in sports with his talent for storytelling, captivating readers and enthusiasts alike.

He has followed Usain Bolt's career very closely, and for him, the Jamaican defending his 100m gold in Rio is the greatest Olympic achievement of all time. Adityan indulges in traveling, trekking, off-roading, and hiking when not occupied with work.

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