Sports

What is the world’s fastest man really like?

Written by Teunis Felter

Most people know that Usain Bolt is the fastest human on Earth. But most people have absolutely no idea how that feels. What is it like to command a frame of muscle and bone so perfectly conditioned that, at the bang of a starting pistol, you move so explosively that you leave the world behind? The remarkable thing about Bolt is that even his peers are not in a position to know. So what is it like to be Usain Bolt? And, as fast as the burst from his sprinters’ blocks, the 30-year-old responds: “Awesomeness.”

http://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/37968871

About the author

Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.