Why doesn't Usain Bolt try long jump?

Usain Bolt can run easily with almost 3 meters stride or step with 800 pounds force on his leg. But he has to jump to make more than 8 meters in the long jump. The force on his leg is about 1400 pounds. Thus the risk of injury is higher than in a... read more

Usain Bolt can run easily with almost 3 meters stride or step with 800 pounds force on his leg. But he has to jump to make more than 8 meters in the long jump. The force on his leg is about 1,400 pounds. read more

USAIN BOLT last night admitted he's keen for a crack at a long jump career as he basks in the glow of sprinting domination. The Jamaican superstar has not lost a 100 metres race for 13 months and his last 200m defeat was two years ago. read more

Even if he were to try it, it's not certain he would be any better than other top long jumpers. Just because you can sprint doesn't mean you can jump. read more