Usain Bolt, the man who once redefined sprinting with eight Olympic golds, is now learning to embrace life at a slower pace. His focus has certainly shifted from the track and kept him busy with his roles as a father, businessman, and, most importantly, a retired athlete. The toll of injuries and a quieter routine have sparked honest reflections about his health and lifestyle. But it’s all out now. Bolt had a brief conversation with the media during the Tokyo World Championships, discussing his daily routine as a retired sprinter.  

Usain Bolt reveals his post-retirement lifestyle

Now that he has been retired for around eight years, Bolt’s daily routine has also witnessed a massive change. His day doesn’t begin and end with training on the track. Instead, it revolves around his three children. He revealed, “Normally, I wake up just in time to see the kids off to school, and then it depends on what I have to do.” And the time after that depends on a few other factors. 

If Usain Bolt has nothing to do, he simply chills around. That’s something an active athlete simply dreams about. And if he’s in a good mood, he considers working out. At other times, it’s all about the children again… But there’s a catch. Bolt continued, “I just watch some series and chill until the kids come home. I spend some time with them, hang out, until they start annoying me, then I leave. And then afterwards, I just stay at home and watch movies, or I’m into Lego now, so I do Lego.”

The conversation actually began with Bolt talking about his workout regimen. Since he ruptured his Achilles’ tendon in 2024 during a charity soccer match, the Jamaican legend has simply stopped running. It’s disheartening to find out that the world’s fastest 100m and 200m sprinter had to give up running altogether. But he might just have to start again. He revealed that his workouts mostly remain limited to the gym. He confessed, “I’m not a fan, but I think now that I’ve been out for a while, I have to actually start running because, when I walk up stairs, I get out of breath.” 

So, can we expect a comeback from Usain Bolt? Well, age and multiple injuries have finally caught up with the Olympic gold medalist. While eyeing a track return, the 39-year-old didn’t even try to dismiss the challenges it’d bring. All he had to say was, “I will probably have to do some laps just to get my breathing right.” 

But there’s one more aspect of his life that needs a bit more exploration. And that’s all about his interest in football. 

Bolt is ready for the Ballers League USA

Following his retirement in 2017, Usain Bolt, during his conversation with FIFA.com, claimed, “I would love to play football now I’ve retired from track and field. I’ve been talking about it in interviews, and a lot of clubs have reached out.” He was on the roster for Central Coast Mariners and played a few matches during his trial period in 2018. In the end, his stint ended short with his monetary goals being leagues apart from the club’s budget. But now, he can finally enter the football world. However, it’s not really as a player. 

Usain Bolt has recently signed up for the Ballers League USA as a manager. Of course, it’s not an extravagant event like the FIFA World Cup. But it’s still a start. Ballers League plans to feature 12 teams and make them compete on an indoor field over 12 weeks, with six players on each side. Bolt’s team will compete against teams managed by Odell Beckham Jr., iShowSpeed, xQc, Ronaldinho Gaucho, and others. It’s as if a dream came true for the Jamaican star. 

Bolt has long expressed interest in football in the past, and this gives him a platform without needing to play at the highest professional level. As a manager, his role will presumably involve selecting players (street ballers, academy or free agents, etc.), making strategic choices, motivating the team, representing the brand, bringing in fans through his star appeal, etc. 

What do you think of Bolt’s retirement regime? And do you think he can ace his role as a Ballers League USA team manager?