Tokyo, Sep 15 (AP) — Eight years after retiring, Usain Bolt remains the benchmark of track and field, the Jamaican sprint legend said ahead of Sunday night’s races at the World Championships.

“During my career, I worked to break the benchmark. Now, I’m happy to know that I am that benchmark,” Bolt said in an interview, reflecting on his eight Olympic golds, eleven World Championship golds, and three world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4×100m relay — none of which have been seriously challenged since his retirement.

Bolt credited his dominance not just to speed, but also to his charisma and ability to entertain fans, from his iconic bow-and-arrow pose to celebratory laps with reggae music. “It’s about having fun and engaging with fans. That’s why people gravitated to it,” he said.

Sunday marked Bolt’s first visit to a Worlds or Olympics stadium since 2017. The father of three said he looks forward to sharing the experience with his children, showing them where his legendary career took off, including the 2008 Beijing Olympics where he set three world records.

Even off the track, Bolt’s influence on the sport remains unmatched, solidifying his status as the World’s Fastest Man and a global ambassador for athletics.

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