Usain Bolt Does Not Rule Out Opening School In Jamaica
Global sprint icon and fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt, says he is open to considering establishing a school in Jamaica that bears his name.
The many times Olympian made the remarks during an interview with British-Jamaican model Naomi Campbell on her No Filter with Naomi podcast.
“Maybe I’ll start a club or…a school to teach,” the Jamaican track star stated during his interview with the supermodel. Campbell took time out to tell the one-of-a-kind global icon that he was not to be considered a national hero, but rather a world hero, explaining that “not many people…are called world heroes, I don’t know if there is anyone else I can call a world hero.”
The Trelawny-born runner, in the one-on-one interview, conceded that his lack of patience plays a significant role in his longstanding aversion to starting any kind of initiative which would require him to impart his wealth of track and field knowledge and experiences in any training facility or coaching environment or format.
“Now that I have my daughter, I have to have more patience and be more relaxed. So, I think, now I am actually thinking, maybe I could be a coach,” Bolt said, adding that “it is just a matter of time. So, we’ll see what happens in the future.”
The sprinter is now exploring other aspirations, namely music-making. Bolt has been steadily releasing musical productions, but added that he has not completely parked the possibility of establishing a Usain Bolt facility.
“It’s something that we have talked about, but I am not really into coaching like that,” the world record-holder initially commented, explaining “’cause I had no patience.”
Campbell, who recalled witnessing the effect that the eight-time gold medal-winning athlete has on his fans, queried what his hypothetical teaching style would entail if he chooses to coach at some point in the future.
“I see what my coach went though,” Bolt stated, admitting that he would be a stern coach, because being successful in track and field requires dedication, determination and hard work.
Earlier this month, Usain Bolt debuted the Clockwork ‘riddim,’ for which he has elicited the talents of several local Reggae-Dancehall acts. Among the group includes the sprinter’s close friend, Christopher Martin along with currently-incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel; fellow son of Trelawny, Charly Black; TeeJay; and disc jock ZJ Liquid.
The king of track and field, who had a brief stint as an English-style football player, received a slew of negative feedback from his previously released music production. Deejay Popcaan was less than tolerant about Bolt’s foray into music.
However, the latest single, Lock Down – from acclaimed deejay Cham – on Bolt’s Clockwork riddim has fared better, receiving positive reviews among music lovers.
Campbell Reflects On London’s Love For Usain Bolt
Campbell recounted the extraordinary effect of the ‘Usain Bolt experience’ that she had witnessed firsthand during the London Olympics in 2012.
“That stadium was for you,” Campbell told Bolt, who she admitted to not yet having he pleasure of meeting, but is looking forward to do so. The British-born Jamaican supermodel further explained that she had never before experienced such an all-encompassing frenzy that cloaked the stadium which host the London Olympics.
“I was there, and I got to do the fashion segment of the closing, and I have never seen anything like that, never witness that before…incredible,” a clearly impressed Campbell recounted to the sprinter-turned-music producer.
The eight-time gold medal-winning world record-holder told the top model that “anytime I compete in London is always like being in Jamaica, the energy, the vibes, the noise, it’s always wonderful,” before reiterating that his “best Olympics was in London.”
“Being from Jamaica…one thing we do know how to do is sports,” Campbell remarked during her conversation with the world class sprinter on an episode of her No Filter with Naomi show, before adding that she has always observed that Bolt was always “enjoying” himself on the track.
Campbell, who has been in the limelight as a superstar for several decades, also shared that she has great admiration for the Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter’s achievements as well as the fashion in which he carries himself.
“You always had a smile on your face, you always had a great scene of humor about you,” the Brit added. Bolt, who is now making strides in the business of music-making as a producer, responded that “you should always do what you enjoy, because if you do what you enjoy, it is not work.”
Along the same vain, the model asked Bolt about any stars who may have gained his admiration or respect or anyone he’d hope to have met, but didn’t get the chance to.
“I am a massive fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, because I am a Manchester Unity fan… Cristiano Ronaldo came to the club and I watched him grow and become a star…so, for me I have been a fan, no matter where he went,” Bolt – who briefly tried professional English-styled football in Australia – stated.
The iconic athlete also shared that there was one equally legendary and masterful athlete he would have wanted to meet, saying “Muhammed Ali was someone that really stand out…just the person he was and what he stood for.”