Is There a Perfect Time For Track & Field Athletes to Retire?

In a recent interview with the High Performance Podcast, Usain Bolt spoke about why he retired in 2017 instead of 2016. Throughout history, some athletes retired exactly when they wanted to, some were pressured to retire later, some athletes are still competing and fans are calling on them to retire. Is there ever a great time for an athlete to retire? Usain Bolt Interview: https://youtu.be/WUw1WmLm0CI?si=tz-N3PNbb9jOELkC&t=3635 Michael Johnson Article: https://worldathletics.org/news/news/michael-johnson-confirms-his-retirement-for-2 Yohan Blake interview: https://youtu.be/Y9g8UoNxC-4?si=9DLR97GIxFIZOYV9&t=677 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Article: https://www.sportsmax.tv/athletics/item/152766-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-parts-ways-with-coach-walcott-to-battle-on-in-2025-with-new-team -------------------------------- Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on Twitter SUPPORT THE PODCAST 📱 Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on Twitter 🎥 ⁠⁠Subscribe to The Final Leg YouTube channel⁠⁠ 📱Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@thefinalleg on Instagram⁠⁠ 🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠ --------------------------------------------