Birthdate: August 21, 1986
Birthplace: Trelawny, Jamaica
This Jamaican sprinter made history in Beijing by winning three gold medals in world record fashion. We got the goods on the world's fastest man!
Growing Up o2qj
As a kid growing up in Jamaica, Usain spent most of his time playing youngest person to ever win the 200 m at event and also set national junior records in the 4 x 100 m abd 4 x 400 m relays. Usain signed his first professional contract immediately after he graduated from high school at the age of 17.
Track Career 424i1i
Usain's professional career got off to a rocky start as he was left off of Jamaica's roster for the 2003 World Beijing, Usain broke the 100 m record by running a 9.72 in the Reebok Grand Prix in New York City.
2008 Summer Games 723kz
Everybody knew that usain would be a major player in the record by a full second! Aside from Michael Phelps, Usain was the most decorated Olympian in Beijing. It was certainly the greatest track and field performance since Carl Lewis in the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Fun Facts 5u2o16
- Usain Bolt is 6'5" tall and weighs 190 pounds.
- Usain Bolt has a brother and a sister.
- Usain Bolt's nickname is "Lightning Bolt".
- Usain Bolt is [KWLINK 1770]sponsored by Puma.
Usain Says... 535655
"I just blew my mind and blew the world's mind."
