“I don’t expect much from the result”: Kylian Mbappé plans to challenge Usain Bolt in the 100 meters

Mbappé et Usain Bolt s’affronteront-ils dans un duel sur 100 mètres ? MaxPPP

Ce dimanche 5 mai 2024, Kylian Mbappé a affirmé vouloir affronter le recordman du monde de sprint, Usain Bolt, dans une course sur 100 mètres.

A high-speed duel. If Kylian Mbappé is known in the football world, particularly for his speed, will he be able to go faster than the multiple Olympic medalist in athletics Usain Bolt ? This is the challenge that he&rsquo The French international is launched, where he would like to face the Jamaican in a 100 meter race, who has held the world record since 2009, indicates Le Parisien.

"No chance"

On the occasion of the Victory Mode operation organized by its foundation "Inspired by KM" and the equipment manufacturer Nike this Sunday, the PSG player was questioned by a journalist from Brut about the comments of the athletics champion. "I would have loved to compete against Kylian Mbappé when I was at the top of my career. He should be able to run the 100m one day so I can see his time", he declared, while asserting that he would win against him.

Even though the Jamaican is now retired, the footballer seems pessimistic if they come to a duel. "No chance, I think so too!", he admitted. "Now that's nice and why not, one day, if we both have the time, do something nice. But I don't expect much from the result", the French attacker laughed.

The times of the two athletes

At the beginning of April, the native of Bondy would have covered 100 meters in 10.9 seconds. While this may seem very fast, this time is far from that of Usain Bolt, who holds the world record in 9.58 seconds. Additionally, the PSG player's numbers were recorded when he was launched at full speed and not from the starting blocks.

For now, no duel has yet been organized, but the sprinter nevertheless praised the footballer's performance. He is "very quick with the ball, knowing that I inspire a person like that is really rewarding, replied the 2018 world champion this Sunday. I think he inspired everyone a little bit too", he reported.