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Usain Bolt tied the NFL's fastest 40-yard dash and he was super chill about it

He did it in sweats and sneakers like it was no big deal.
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Usain Bolt really just did that.

The retired Olympian tied the NFL's record for the fastest 40-yard dash, clocking in at 4.22 seconds, and he wasn't even wearing specialized running spikes. He did it in literal sweatpants and casual sneakers.

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People were not surprised at all that the nine time gold medalist is ... fast.

Bolt will probably break his next record wearing pajamas and flip flops.

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