Usain Bolt inspired me to become the athlete that I am - Benjamin Azamati

Ghana sprinter Benjamin Azamati has stated that watching legendary sprinter Usain Bolt compete inspired him to become an athlete.

He said this in an interview with Supersport ahead of competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The competition runs from Friday, July 26 to August 11.

Azamati competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and expressed that he was “more excited” to compete in his second Olympics and represent Ghana.

The Ghana national record holder added that watching Usain Bolt, who holds the world record at 9.58 seconds, was a major inspiration behind his venture into the sport.