Kylian Mbappe open to 100m sprint challenge with Usain Bolt
Paris Saint-Germain football superstar Kylian Mbappe isn’t saying ‘no’ to lining up with Olympic legend Usain Bolt of Jamaica.
Though Mbappe isn’t giving himself much of a chance at success.
“[I have] no chance, I think so, too,” the French star said responding to Bolt’s suggestion that the duo should compete in a 100m sprint contest.
Bolt, an eight-time Olympic champion, is the world record holder in the event with a time of 9.58 seconds. He retired in 2017.
Whether or not the two face off on the track, the respect between the two greats is evident with Bolt having spoken about admiring the Frenchman.
“Knowing that I inspire someone like that is really gratifying,” Mbappe said in response to Bolt’s praise, according to Victory Mode. “I think he inspired everyone a little bit, too, and every one of you in this room has gotten up in the middle of the night to watch one of his races. It’s mutual. But I started admiring him first.”
