Olympic legend Usain Bolt once offered a surprising take on how he would fare in a race between himself and football legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

In an old interview that has resurfaced, the Jamaican sprinter, who still holds the world records in the 100 and 200 meters from his electrifying performances in 2009, didn’t dismiss the challenge. But the eight-time Olympic gold medalist and a fan of Ronaldo admitted that over a short distance, the Portuguese superstar might just give him a run for his money.

“For me, he works out every day. He’s a super athlete, you know what I mean?” Bolt said via TMZ Sports.

“He’s always on top of his game. He works hard, he’s focused.

“So right now, I definitely think he’s faster than me.”

At 39, Ronaldo is continuing his career with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, while Bolt retired from elite sprinting at just 31. Bolt, who competed from 2008 to 2016, remains one of the greatest athletes of all time due to his unmatched achievements on the track.

A recent 3D simulation comparing their speeds reaffirmed Bolt’s dominance, showcasing just how fast the legendary sprinter would be against Ronaldo.

In the simulation, Bolt easily outran former Manchester United star Ronaldo, but both athletes were outpaced by an unexpected contender—a lightning-fast ostrich.

The video showcased the speed of the animal in a fictional race alongside the two sports icons, with Bolt finishing first among the humans in this entertaining, three-way sprint.

Bolt and Ronaldo share a unique connection through Manchester United. Ronaldo last donned the club’s iconic red jersey in November 2022 while Bolt has been a lifelong fan of the team.

“For me, it is sad to see him go,” Bolt told Sky Sports upon the 39-year-old’s exit from Old Trafford.

“He played such an important role for us last season.

“I think he kept us in the Premier League because in a lot of the games he was the one that scored, kept us in it, and got us three points.

“It is sad to see him go, but I understand why after listening to his interview that there is a lot going on that a lot of us don’t know about.”