SHOCKING OLYMPIC RETURN? Usain Bolt Hints at LA 2028 Comeback — But Not in Track and Field!
Usain Bolt, the legendary fastest man in history, has sparked global excitement after hinting at a stunning return to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 — nearly a decade after retiring from professional athletics.
Despite stepping away from sprinting in 2017, the 39-year-old Jamaican icon remains unmatched in the 100m and 200m events, holding world records of 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds, set at the 2009 IAAF World Championships in Berlin. Bolt’s legacy is untouchable: he dominated three consecutive Olympic Games — Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016 — winning gold medals in both sprint events and cementing his status as a global sports legend.
Bolt officially ended his career with eight Olympic gold medals, although he originally had nine before one was revoked due to a teammate’s doping violation. Even today, elite sprinters like Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley have come close but have failed to surpass his historic speed.
With the Los Angeles Olympics approaching in 2028, speculation about Bolt’s return has exploded. In a recent interview with Esquire, Bolt joked that the title “fastest man in the world” will never fade — before teasing the possibility of competing at the next Olympics.
But here’s the twist: Bolt wouldn’t return to athletics.
When asked about potentially joining Jamaica’s cricket team, the sprint legend hinted that something surprising could happen. “I’m happily retired from professional sport. I haven’t played cricket in a long time, but if they call me, I’ll be ready,” Bolt said.
Cricket will make its historic return to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles after a 128-year absence. The tournament will feature six teams divided into two groups of three, with both men’s and women’s competitions. The top teams will battle for gold and silver in the final, while the third- and fourth-ranked teams will compete for bronze.
If Bolt truly steps onto the Olympic stage again — this time in cricket — it could become one of the most unexpected and viral moments in Olympic history.
