Former track and field athlete on Usain Bolt: He hit the gear that I didn't know existed in life

Former collegiate track and field athlete Maurice Allen shared a revealing story on the Raw Room podcast that highlighted the sheer dominance of Usain Bolt.

While discussing his 10.4-second dash, which impressed the show's hosts, NFL veterans Daren Bates and Jalen Collins, Allen itted that any confidence he had in his speed was shattered after racing against Bolt in 2006.

At a track meet in Florida State, Allen was placed in lane six, with Bolt in lane five. From the moment the gun went off, Allen quickly realized he was outmatched.

"I just saw something flicker," he recalled, referring to Bolt's speed. "I ain't gonna catch that... The brother beat the absolute dog out of us," Allen said, describing how Bolt seemed to hit a gear that he didn't even know was possible.

Despite running a personal best of 20.8 seconds, Allen was left in awe as Bolt casually clocked 20.1 seconds without going all out.

The experience made Allen realize that no one could touch Bolt on the track. "This brother hit the gear that I didn't know existed in life," Allen remarked, humbly acknowledging Bolt's talent.

Bolt was a 200m runner

Interestingly, Allen noted that Bolt initially focused on the 200-meter and 400-meter sprints, only dedicating himself to the 100-meter event later in his career, a decision that further solidified his legacy as the greatest sprinter of all time.

Allen's encounter with Bolt left a lasting impression, a humbling moment for the athlete. Like Justin Gatlin, who had his own humbling experience racing against Bolt, Allen saw it as a learning opportunity.

While the race may have signaled the end of his track ambitions, Allen's story illustrates the profound impact Bolt had on his competitors.

Though Allen eventually transitioned to Long Drive Golf, his race against Bolt remains a defining moment, one that underscored the Jamaican sprinter's unmatched dominance on the track.