Sinesipho Dambile is not shying away from the big name being thrown his way. The South African sprinter has called comparisons to Usain Bolt a "privilege," and if you have been watching his breakout season, you already know why people are reaching for that reference.
Dambile is now setting his sights on World Championship and Olympic glory, which tells you exactly where his head is. This is not a young athlete content with a good season. He wants the biggest stages the sport has to offer.
The comparisons to Bolt are the kind that can weigh a sprinter down before they even hit the blocks, but Dambile seems to be wearing them lightly. Calling it a privilege rather than pressure says a lot about how he is approaching this moment in his career.
Keep an eye on this one. The conversation around Dambile is just getting started.
Originally published by BBC Africa.