This summer, the exciting 100-meter event captured the attention of the sports world once more when American sprinter Noah Lyles won the gold medal over Jamaican Kishane Thomspon by a mere 0.0005 seconds.

Usain Bolt, the greatest competitor of all time, posted two images from his double victory at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with the caption “1 of 1” to remind the world of his past greatness. It is evident that Bolt believes Lyles and none of the current crop can match his accomplishments.
With one of the most incredible 100-meter runs ever seen, Bolt captured the attention of spectators around the world 16 years ago in the Chinese capital. He finished in 9.69 seconds, smashing his own world record and handily defeating second-place Richard Thompson by.2 seconds. The Jamaican hero would have run a sub-9.60 if he had kept up his original pace, according to the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oslo, but Bolt clearly slowed down to pound his chest in delight.

Four years later in London, Bolt surpassed this historic effort by dominating the 100-meter race in 9.62 seconds. This made Bolt the first person to successfully defend the sprint championship since Carl Lewis, and he also said the famous, cocky words, “I’m now a legend.” In addition, I’m the best athlete alive.”

In 2016, the 6’5 star participated in his last Olympics and easily won first place with a time of 9.81 seconds. This performance set a bar that is probably insurmountable for the Summer Games. He consistently followed up his 100-meter gold medal with 200-meter wins, accomplishing many sprint doubles that Lyles had aspired to match.

Lyles adopts Bolt’s self-assured demeanour as well, frequently referring to himself as the “fastest man in the world,” and appearing ready to start undermining Bolt’s accomplishments.