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Usain Bolt’s times in the 100 and 200 meters are still in tact to this day with the Jamaican legend breezing to world records in both events, yet he has admitted he prefers one over the other

Usain Bolt has opened up about his preference for the 200 meters over the 100m, despite holding world records in both events. The legendary sprinter boasts eight Olympic gold medals and records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay.

The track superstar set a groundbreaking time of 19.30 in the 200m at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, surpassing the previous record.

He then outdid himself at the World Championships in 2009 with an astonishing 19.19 seconds, a record that remains unbeaten.

At 38, Bolt still holds the fastest-ever 100m record as well, clocking in at 9.58 seconds during the 2009 Worlds. Despite this, and having the three fastest 100m times to his name, he has a special affection for the longer sprint.

“The 200m is my favourite event,” Bolt revealed on the Ready Set Go podcast. “So when I got that, it meant so much more to me than the 100m.”

Bolt has admitted that he once saw the 200m world record, previously held by American star Michael Johnson, as “untouchable”. He even thought attempting to break Johnson’s mark of 19.32 would be futile, confessing: “When I broke it in 08, I didn’t know I could do it.”

His iconic performances from 2008 and 2009 have since become etched in athletics lore however. He added: “Even now people say, ‘Oh the 100?’ And I’m [like], ‘But, 200m, you know what I mean?’ It’s my favourite thing. When it comes to the 200m I don’t fear anybody. I’m ready all the time.”

The arrival of Australia’s young sprint sensation Gout Gout has stirred speculation about whether Bolt’s legendary records will stand the test of time.

At just 17, Gout shattered Bolt’s mark for the fastest 200 metres by a 16-year-old, as per the Mirror.

Gout clocked an impressive, though wind-assisted, 200m time of 19.98 seconds earlier this year, and although his official personal best in the 100m is still 10.17 seconds, he did achieve a wind-backed 9.99 seconds at a meet in Perth last month.

With his records potentially in jeopardy, Bolt playfully hinted at lacing up his spikes again for an All-Star event with other retired track stars, including podcast host and five-time Olympic medallist Justin Gatlin.

“I’m ready, just for the fun of it. I’m ready, let’s go. It’ll be fun,” Bolt said. “Me, you (Gatlin), Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake.

“I would definitely like to compete against Maurice Green, Ben Johnson. Let’s give Noah [Lyles] the spot just because I would love to race against him.”

BOULDER – The Colorado volleyball team has signed transfer rising junior defensive specialist/libero Peyton Neal (Nolensville, Tenn./ Nolensville HS) from UNC at Charlotte, head coach Jesse Mahoney announced on Tuesday, May 13.
 
“We are thrilled to welcome Peyton to Colorado,” Mahoney said. “She brings high-level experience, and we project her to be a great compliment to our current back court. Peyton is as competitive as they come and will fit in perfectly with our team culture.”
 
An Eastern Michigan Tournament All-Tournament Team selection and UNCG Tournament MVP (2024), Neal led her team in digs as both a freshman and a sophomore with 408 and 333, respectively. She recorded 30 or more digs twice, 20 or more digs 12 times, and double-digit digs in 37 competitions during her time at Marshall University – her home before Charlotte. In a match against Utah Tech during her freshman season, Neal contributed a career-high 35 digs, along with three assists and an ace (Sept. 16). In two seasons at Marshall, Neal played in 52 matches and appeared in 190 sets. She totaled 741 digs (3.94 dps), 175 assists, 59 aces and 62.0 points. Neal will have two years of eligibility remaining with CU.
 
Neal expressed her excitement for joining the Buffs and ultimately what made her choose CU to continue her collegiate volleyball career.
 
“I chose to continue my career at CU in order to combine high quality academics with a competitive environment full of talent,” Neal said. “I know the coaching staff will push me to achieve my potential while playing alongside teammates who compete at the highest level. The staff and team made me feel welcome from the start, and I knew I had found something special. The campus is beautiful, and I am so excited to call University of Colorado my home.”
 
Under ninth-year head coach Jesse Mahoney, Colorado finished the 2024 season 13-17 and went 6-12 against Big 12 opponents. Coach Mahoney has led the Buffs to a 141-126 (.528) record in his nine seasons at the helm. After the conclusion of the regular season, rising junior OH Ana Burilovic was selected to the All-Big 12 Second Team, and rising juniors DS/L Avery Bolles and OH Sydney Jordan were both named to the CSC Academic All-District Team. The Buffs registered five dominant sweeps in the 2024 season, including victories over Cincinnati (Nov. 9) and Kansas State on senior night (Nov. 27). CU also played in nine five-set matches in 2024, seeing victories over six teams and three five-set victories in a row in October – against Texas Tech on Oct. 5, at UCF on Oct. 13 and at Arizona on Oct. 16.
 
For more information on the Colorado volleyball team, please visit cubuffs.com/vb. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffsvb on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
 

Boys Volleyball fell 3-1 to Los Gatos High School in its second-to-last game of the season on Wednesday, May 7. In the first set, the Matadors kept the set close, taking the game to extra points. However, they were ultimately unable to close out ahead, instead losing 30-28. Both teams traded points throughout the second set, but the Matadors ultimately dropped the set 25-20.

Facing a 2-0 sweep as they came into the third set, MVHS geared up for a comeback. Like the first set, the third set also went to extra points, but the Matadors finished on top at 26-24. However, they were unable to continue this momentum into the fourth set and fell with a score of 25-9.

Senior, captain and outside hitter Praneel Shah attributes the team’s loss to its energy coming into the game, claiming it was lower than usual. As it was LGHS’s Senior Night, Shah describes the energy from the other team as much more radiant.

“We fell to some runs early on,” Shah said. “In the first, second and especially in the fourth set, there was a lot of fatigue setting in. It’s important for us to start off hot and carry that through the entire set.”

Shah spent his first three years on Varsity as a setter, but switched to outside hitter at the beginning of this year. This was a significant change for Shah that he is still adjusting to even as the season nears its end.

“It’s a different experience and it needs a lot of adjustment,” Shah said. “As a setter, you’re conducting the entire offense, but as an outside, you’re delivering the ball to others, and you’re the one who has to go make those plays. It’s a different role altogether.”

Serving specialist and senior Ridwan Khan agrees with Shah about the team lacking energy throughout the game, but is still proud of his personal performance in the match.

“Last game, I came off the bench and I missed four serves,” Khan said. “This game, I made it a priority for me to make all my serves, so I’m glad I hit them all today. Overall the team did well.”

Additionally, Khan praised the mindset of the team, claiming that the team viewed every game as winnable since it won eight of its last nine games. Between sets, he says the team didn’t lose motivation, as despite falling behind early, they constantly believed that they could win.

“An overwhelming majority of our points came from their errors,” Khan said. “We just need to make sure that we can put a ball away on our own system. But the energy throughout the game was good, and up to a certain point, all of us believed we were going to win the game. I’m glad that we had that.”

By: Alexis Friedman

Hempstead, NY – Three members of the Hofstra women’s outdoor track & field team will be representing the Pride at the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 14-15 from Greensboro, North Carolina.

Saralyn Frederick, Isabella Gerena, and Allison Reid will be competing for Hofstra in the 10,000m, 3,000m Steeplechase, and the 1500m respectively, according to Head Coach Vincent Giambanco. Reid will start the championship off for Hofstra at 1:20 p.m. in the 1500m trials, followed by Gerena at 5:50 p.m. in the 3000m Steeplechase, and Frederick will conclude Hofstra’s day in the 10,000m race at 8 p.m.

Blue Ridge Timing will provide live results for all events from the Marcus T. Johnson Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T. The link to live statistics, as well as a link to the CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship Page is available on this page and on the women’s track schedule page on GoHofstra.com.