‘Just making a joke’: Usain Bolt retracts claim stairs got him out of breath
Usain Bolt has withdrawn his earlier comment that climbing stairs left him winded, saying it was a joke. The former world record sprinter clarified that the remark was made in jest. He praised the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, noting its $10 million prize fund was well received by participants and that athletes were excited about the competition's format and prize distribution.