Time flies — even for the fastest man on Earth.

Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist, may still look fit on the outside, but the years since his retirement in 2017 have changed him in more ways than one. Once the king of the track, holding world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay, Bolt now spends most of his time at home — far from the roar of stadium crowds.

In a candid interview with The Guardian, the 39-year-old admitted that while he stays in shape with the occasional workout, sprinting is no longer part of his routine. “Normally, I wake up just in time to see the kids off to school. If I have nothing planned, I just chill,” he said. “I might work out sometimes if I’m in a good mood. Otherwise, I just watch series, hang out with the kids until they start annoying me — then I leave. Later, I stay home and watch movies or build Lego. I’m into Lego now.”

Bolt, now a father to five-year-old Olympia Lightning and four-year-old twin boys, Saint Leo and Thunder, says his children still don’t quite grasp the scale of his former stardom. But he hopes that will change soon — and he has plans. “I’m thinking about taking them to the next World Championships in Beijing — the place where it all began for me. Maybe then they’ll understand a little more about who their father was.”

Though he recently attended the 2025 World Championships and watched from a skybox as Oblique Seville claimed the 100m title, Bolt’s presence still loomed large. Eight years since his retirement, no athlete has matched his times — or his global appeal. He remains the last truly transcendent figure in track and field, someone whose name and charisma reached far beyond the sport.

Yet, despite his iconic legacy, Bolt acknowledges that age is catching up. “Even walking up the stairs now, I get out of breath,” he said. “I do gym workouts — I’m not a fan — but I think I need to start running again. Maybe do a few laps, just to get my breathing right.”

For a man who once made history look effortless, the shift is humbling. But in typical Bolt fashion, there’s no bitterness — just honesty, humour, and a quiet pride in the life he's built beyond the finish line.