Usain Bolt and Jude Bellingham Reunite at Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid

Former sprinter Usain Bolt and rising football star Jude Bellingham shared a special moment on the red carpet ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Bellingham, who recently won the World Breakthrough of the Year prize, caught the attention of Bolt with his impressive performances for Real Madrid.

Bolt, known for his speed on the track, praised Bellingham for his outstanding season, which has seen him score 21 goals and potentially secure a LaLiga and Champions League double. The Jamaican sprinter expressed his admiration for the young midfielder, stating that he has exceeded expectations and shown great potential to become one of the top footballers in the world.

The duo even re-enacted Bellingham’s iconic open arms goal celebration, which was witnessed once again after his stoppage time winner in the El Clasico against Barcelona. Bolt, who is a keen footballer himself, was impressed by Bellingham’s talent and expressed his pleasure in meeting the young star.

During the event, Bolt also discussed the speed of France forward Kylian Mbappe, expressing his curiosity about how fast Mbappe would be over 100 meters. As an Olympic legend, Bolt remains fascinated by speed and athleticism in sports.

Looking ahead, Bolt revealed his excitement for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, where he plans to be present to witness the track events. With his passion for sports still burning bright, Bolt is eager to experience the thrill of competition and support the athletes competing on the world stage.