Here are the seven sprinters Usain Bolt said he’d include in his dream 100 m lineup, with some commentary on each. (SPORTbible).

Bolt’s Dream 100m Lineup

Bolt named himself plus six others:

1. Usain Bolt (himself) — no surprise.

2. Bolt’s world records and dominance in both 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) make him the anchor of any all-time greats list. (Sportskeeda)

3. Justin Gatlin — one of Bolt’s big rivals. Gatlin has been among the fastest in many major championships and Bolt clearly respects his consistency and competitiveness. (Sportskeeda)

4. Tyson Gay — another sprinter from Bolt’s generation, known for speed and numerous sub‑10 runs.

5. Bolt included him among the five from his own era. (SPORTbible)

6. Asafa Powell — Jamaican, contemporaneous with Bolt, previously held the 100m world record.

7. Bolt often raced him, and Powell’s multiple fast times and consistency make him a natural pick. (Sportskeeda)

8. Yohan Blake — also Jamaican, and one of Bolt’s training mates/rivals.

9. Known for his raw speed and being capable of challenging Bolt. (Sportskeeda)

10. Maurice Greene — earlier era (late 1990s / early 2000s).

11. Greene was world record holder and Olympic champion; Bolt clearly admires his achievements and would like to race him. (SPORTbible)

12. Ben Johnson — another from the earlier era; famous (or infamous) but undeniably fast in his time.

13. Bolt picked him as part of his mix of “the best ever” sprinters. (SPORTbible)

Bonus: a newer name

• Bolt also said he’d give Noah Lyles a spot, “just because I would like to race against him.” He seems to put Lyles in more for the competitive challenge, and to see what the new generation brings. (Sportskeeda)

Why these choices matter

• Bolt’s lineup spans generations: sprinters who were his contemporaries (Gatlin, Gay, Powell, Blake), and legends from before him (Greene, Johnson).

• He’s balancing respect for historic speed and championship records, with competitiveness: Lyles is a nod to rising talent.

Some names omitted drew attention: Bolt did not include Carl Lewis or Christian Coleman in this particular dream group, even though they are often considered among the all‑time greats. (Pulse Sports Nigeria)