In August 2009, Bolt set a new world record while competing at the World Championships in Berlin. Just a year before that, he had already managed to break the record with a time of 9.69, only 2 months and 16 days after his first time at the top of the standings. His time of 9.72 in 2008 was enough to make him the fastest man in the world, surpassing Asafa Powell’s time of 9.74 that had stood for 8 months and 22 days.
However, not all athletes are as focused on breaking world records as Bolt is. Coleman, for instance, has a personal best of 9.76 and believes that breaking a world record is within his reach. He acknowledges that achieving a new record is a possibility for him, but he prefers to concentrate on the immediate tasks ahead of him, such as the next practice, the next rep, or the next meet. By continuously working on improving himself, Coleman believes that the better times will naturally come to him without putting excessive pressure on himself to beat Bolt.
While Coleman may not be as focused on breaking world records as Bolt is, he is still one of the fastest men in the world and continues to compete at an elite level. With his personal best time of 9.76 and his unwavering focus on improvement, Coleman is certainly someone to watch in future races and competitions.
