"Can you beat me? Let's try to steal the flag."
Marcell Jacobs launches the challenge to Usain Bolt via Instagram: a dream race that will probably never happen, but who knows.
It all started with the phrase said by the 8-time Olympian “Lightning”: during an event in Dubai he was asked if he could reach (or exceed) Jacobs' 9 "80 and win the 100 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.
"Hats off in front of Jacobs, but yes I would have won - replied Bolt - and I miss the sprint a lot, because I live for those moments, it was difficult for me to watch that race". "When I retired (in 2017, ed), my coach told me one thing - added the Jamaican -: 'Your opponents aren't faster, it's you who are slower'. I had never considered it. from this point of view".
A few days after Jacobs' victory, Bolt had pointed out that "Marcell gave everything, his best in the 100 meters which are the most important and prestigious race of the Olympics. And this is certainly a sign of great class, talent. Congratulations to him and to Italy also for the victory in the 4X100 relay. Of course, however, the Tokyo track is very fast ".
Now, on Instagram, the Italian Olympian's answer has arrived: "You are my hero - writes Jacobs - and I thank you for the 'so much' to hats off. But you also said you would have won, so I'm ready for the challenge. How about a charity flag stealer? I bring my team, you bring yours. "
Now all that remains is to see if Bolt will find the time to accept the challenge. Jacobs will certainly not hold back, then he will return to prepare for next year's World Cup in Eugene.
(Unioneonline / D)
