Usain Bolt is largely recognized as the greatest sprinter of all time, but a 16-year-old from Jamaica has begun to close the gap on his extensive record of exploits.
Nickecoy Bramwell breaks Usain Bolt’s under-17 400m world record (image: SportsMaxTV).
Stepping into Usain Bolt’s lightning-fast shoes may appear to be an overwhelming feat for any future Jamaican sprinter. However, a 16-year-old Jamaican prodigy is quickly establishing his own sports legend.
Last month at the Carifta Games in Grenada, adolescent track sensation Nickecoy Bramwell broke Bolt’s under-17 400m world record. The adolescent sprinted crossed the finish line in 47.26 seconds, beating the 22-year-old record by 0.07 seconds.
Bramwell, who has recovered from injury, is now setting his sights on more of Bolt’s great records. He emphasized his joy, adding, “It’s an incredible feeling to beat the record. I’ve been eyeing the record since last summer.
He said, “So it’s a nice feeling to know I can come out here and get it. I simply took my mind off it and concentrated on the record. I am looking forward to greater things.
Mirroring Bolt’s flexibility, the Kingston youngster excels in shorter distances, with personal bests of 10.94 in the 100m and 21.45 in the 200m. While youth is on his side, Bramwell admits he has a long way to go before he can match his renowned countryman’s achievements.
Bolt, at 37 and in retirement since 2017, is the undisputed sprint king, with eight Olympic gold medals and unbroken world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. These days, the sprint great enjoys family life and occasionally appears in the spotlight for celebrity charity events like Soccer Aid.
No doubt excited by Bramwell’s potential, he hopes to see more personalities in the sport. He stated, “After me, everything sort of fell down because of who I was as a person and how huge my personality was. However, I believe that with time, it will improve.
“I believe that young athletes are emerging and that a few personalities are required in sports; perhaps, this will alter in the next years.”
Bolt is also eager to give back to the sport that has helped him become a household figure, and he may soon join its governing organization, World Athletics.
“I’m still hoping for a post from,” he stated lately. “I’ve contacted them and expressed my desire to make a greater influence in athletics for as long as they want me to. We’ve been in negotiations, but we’ll have to wait and see what happens.
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