National Football League

Usain Bolt laughs off John Ross challenge: 'Zero' chance at beating him in 40 yard dash

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

share

facebookxredditlink

Sports Illustrated, SI Wire/Sports Illustrated

Usain Bolt laughed off John Ross' challenge for a 40-yard dash and said the new Cincinatti Bengals wide receiver has "zero chance" of beating him, he tells The Undefeated's Jesse Washington.

Ross broke the NFL combine record in March when he ran a 4.22 in the 40-yard dash.

Here is how the exchange with Bolt went:

Ross' mark was recently unoffically topped by Tennessee sprinter Christian Coleman, who reportedly clocked 4.12 seconds in the 40-yard dash at Tennessee's football facilities. Coleman is the NCAA indoor champion at 60 and 200 meters.

Ross also has a sprinting background from his days at Long Beach (Calif.) Jordan High School, where he ran 10.66 for the 100 meters and 21.56 for the 200 meters as a senior. Those times are no where near elite track and field status.

- Chris Chavez

share

Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

National Football League