Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- As the world's attention turned to Japan to witness the new 100-meter champion, Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, watched from a stadium skybox, a reminder of the lasting shadow he casts over athletics.

Even eight years after retiring, Bolt's records and presence remain unmatched. In an interview ahead of Sunday night's track events, he said he is proud to have set the bar so high. "When I competed, my goal was to break benchmarks," he said. "Now that I've retired, it's satisfying to know I am the benchmark. To be the best, you aim to be a legend. I wanted to set high standards, and I did. I'm happy about that."

Bolt's accomplishments speak for themselves: eight Olympic golds, eleven world championship gold...