Usain Bolt, the greatest athlete in history, now runs out of breath when climbing stairs.

Usain Bolt, the legendary world record holder in the 100 and 200 meters , candidly shares how his life has changed since leaving the track.

Now, at 39, he is living in a moment in which his glorious past contrasts with the physical challenges of the present .

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Currently, the athletics star is in Tokyo, attending the World Athletics Championships, not as an active competitor, but rather as a witness to the performance of today's athletes, including new records that challenge the boundaries he perhaps helped redefine.

Speaking to the media, Bolt reflected on both current athletics and his daily life after retirement. He talked about how his body is doing, how his training has changed, and what it means to age, as such a renowned figure in the sport .

Age does not come alone

One of the most revealing confessions was about how much he struggles physically today. Bolt admitted, " I get out of breath now when I have to climb stairs. I think when I get back to full training, I'll probably have to do a few laps just to catch my breath ."

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Bolt's statement demonstrates that, even for a figure with his impressive track record, the passage of time and partial inactivity or competitive retirement have palpable consequences .

Bolt also weighed in on the new generation of sprinters. He compared the talent of his generation with that of today's athletes: " You want the real answer? We're just more talented. Of course, you can see it in the men. You can see that the women are different. They're running faster and faster. So you can see it: it must be talent ."

His life away from the athletics track

On a personal level, Bolt had a difficult year following an injury: he tore his Achilles tendon. Now, his daily routine revolves around more mundane activities: taking his children to school, resting, and working out at the gym .

But he stresses that this is not enough: he feels he must “ start running for real ” to regain some of that lost athletic condition.

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