Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has credited legendary athlete Usain Bolt as a major inspiration for his career.
The revelation came during an interview with Supersport ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which kicks off on July 26.
Azamati, who represented Ghana at the Tokyo Olympics, expressed heightened excitement for his second Olympic appearance.
The Ghanaian national record holder shared that watching Bolt’s dominance on the track ignited his passion for sprinting.
With Bolt holding the world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters, his influence on aspiring athletes is undeniable. Azamati hopes to carry the inspiration from the Jamaican sprint legend into his performance in Paris.
