“I won't tell you how to break the world record” – Usain Bolt to Noah Lyles

Reigning 100- and 200-meter champion Usain Bolt has admitted that Paris 2024 Olympics champion Noah Lyles has what it takes to break the world record.

However, Bolt made it clear that he would not offer any advice on how to achieve this.

For 16 years now, Bolt’s world records in the sprints have remained untouched.

However, a young, ambitious Lyles has made it clear that he has his sights set on challenging the records and rewriting history.

Speaking in an interview with Citius Mag, the Jamaican sprint legend acknowledged Lyles’s potential, but he remained tight-lipped on what exactly the American must do to achieve the feat.

"I think the guys are doing well. It's intense, I must say. I think Noah will think it's easy running both events. It was never easy. I've always said it is not easy running back-to-back events and then going on to break the world record, because your body runs out of energy, so you're not ready," Bolt explained.

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Lyles has already proven his dominance on the track.

Earlier this year, he set a new U.S. national record in the 200m, surpassing Michael Johnson’s previous best.

His performances have fueled speculation that he could be the one to finally eclipse Bolt’s times of 9.58 seconds in the 100m and 19.19 seconds in the 200m, both set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.

Bolt, however, remains unconvinced that breaking the records is a straightforward task.

"I think the possibility is there because he came close at the World Championships. If he corrects a few things, he could get better. The possibility is there. I won't say what he needs to correct. I won't tell you how to break the world record," he said.

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Beyond the records and accolades, Bolt also reflected on what it meant for him to represent Jamaica on the global stage throughout his career.

For the eight-time Olympic champion, donning the national colors was the ultimate honor.

"It's the biggest thing. Representing your country in anything, any sport, anyway, I feel privileged. I enjoyed it. Just being with the team, getting to travel, coming back, being celebrated by the country, it's just a wonderful feeling," Bolt shared.

Even in retirement, the sprint icon continues to carry the Jamaican flag with pride.

"It was an honour for me. Even now, I'm happy I'm still an ambassador for them. I still get to promote the country and put it on the map," he added.