Ted Ginn Jr. has always been known for his speed on the gridiron, but he believes he could've been successful in the Olympics. While sharing his excitement for joining the Chicago Bears, Ginn claimed that he's beaten Usain Bolt in a race before.
“I ran against Usain Bolt — I got him when we was in the 12th grade,” Ginn Jr. says, via TMZ Sports. “All of the top guys that have won the Olympics between 2004 'til now, I basically had a chance to race them guys in high school.”
Before Ginn realized he could make it to the NFL, he had an impressive background in track and field. As a matter of fact, the veteran wideout says that he clocked in at a 4.22 40-yard dash during his high school days.
Bolt, who's considered as the fastest man on Earth, has won an unprecedented 20 gold medals in Olympic events. In addition, he holds plenty of records in the Olympics, including the fastest 100 meters time (9.58 seconds).
As for Ginn, he once was able to run with the best of them, dedicating his time to running track. However, he would begin playing wide receiver and saw a chance to attend Ohio State to play football.
Over the course of his career, Ginn is known as a receiver that could stretch the field vertically due to his speed. Even though he is 35 years old, Ginn should continue being a deep threat for the Bears in 2020. On the other hand, it's safe to say that if the NFL didn't pan out, Ginn would've been representing the USA in the Olympics.
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