Usain Bolt and Tom Brady have dominated their respective sports for decades; moreover, their fame and popularity has meant that the athletes are?synonymous with their sports. Notably, the world’s fastest man, Bolt, has always been compared to NFL players based on their 40-yard dash speed.

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An old video resurfaced recently which showcases Bolt rating NFL players running patterns. While watching NFL legend Tom Brady, Bolt had a shocking reaction.

Usain Bolt reacts to Tom Brady’s 40m yard run

Olympic legend, Usain Bolt reacted to Tom Brady, running his 40m yard dash. After watching Tom Brady’s 40m record, Bolt was not looking even close to being impressed, Bolt said, ?Everything is bad there.”

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Usain Bolt reacted to another NFL star, John Ross? 40-yard dash from the 2017 combine. ?For me, he didn?t get into his running. He was leaning too far forward,? Bolt said.

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Legendary NFL player Brady’s record 40m yard time is 5.28 seconds. While Olympic legend, Bolt had casually recorded 4.22 seconds in joggers at NFL Super Bowl once.

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While Brady might not be as fast as Bolt, he has given a lot to his sport and is undeniably the GOAT of the NFL. What are your thoughts on Bolt’s reaction to Tom Brady’s running style?

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports Content Strategist at EssentiallySports, with a focus on Olympic sports and athlete storytelling, covering beats like tennis, gymnastics, basketball, track and field, wrestling, and more. A qualified National Level air pistol shooter, she brings the unique perspective of both an athlete and a journalist to her work. Over the past four years at EssentiallySports, she has covered some of the biggest sporting stages, from managing the Olympic Sports desk during the Winter Olympics 2022 to spearheading the US Open 2025 coverage and content strategy. In 2024, she was on the ground in Paris for the Summer Olympics, where she interviewed legends and rising stars, including Carl Lewis, Laurie Hernandez, Fred Kerley, Noah Lyles, Quincy Hall, and Grant Holloway, who memorably offered her the chance to try on his gold medal. She also connected with icons and fan favorites such as Tom Brady, Katie Ledecky, Tara Davis & Hunter Woodhall, Andy Murray, Ilona Maher, Kevon Williams, Jonathan Owens, and Neeraj Chopra, while capturing emotional family perspectives from Nellie Biles, Jordan Chiles’ mother, Suni Lee’s mother, and Katie Ledecky’s brother, Michael. Her journalism is marked by authenticity, access, and a deep passion for highlighting perseverance and human connection in sports. Inspired by Olympic champions like Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock, Shreya continues to carve her path as a storyteller.

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