Usain Bolt was born in Sherwood Content, Trelawny, Jamaica to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt.

Birth of Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, was born on August 21, 1986.

Usain Bolt's Birth

Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986, in a small town in Trelawny, Jamaica. His parents owned a local rural grocery store.

Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter known as 'the fastest man alive', was born on August 21, 1986 in Trelawny, Jamaica. He showed early promise in both cricket and sprinting, eventually focusing solely on sprinting and achieving remarkable success in the field.

Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, was born on August 21, 1986 in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986 in Sherwood Content, Jamaica. He was born with scoliosis which later impacted his running style.

Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica. His parents were Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt.

Usain St. Leo Bolt, widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time, was born on August 21, 1986, in Jamaica.

Usain Bolt, born on August 21, 1986, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a Jamaican sprinter who went on to win gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre races in three consecutive Olympic Games, establishing himself as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.

Usain Bolt is born in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Usain Bolt, also known as Usain St. Leo Bolt, was born on August 21, 1986 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He is a renowned sprinter and considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Usain Bolt was born on 21 August 1986 in Sherwood Content, Jamaica. He grew up as a sports-obsessed kid, excelling in football and cricket before transitioning to athletics.

At the age of 10, Usain Bolt began running for his parish in the annual national primary schools’ meeting, showcasing his talent for running.

Usain Bolt Starts Running

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Usain Bolt achieved success in high school by becoming a champion in a competition held on March 15, 2001.

High School Championship

Usain Bolt was recognized as a young star on June 15, 2002.

Young Star

Usain Bolt gained his first national attention at the Junior World Championships where he won a gold medal in the 200 meter dash and two silver medals in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays.

On July 16, 2002, Usain Bolt achieved the title of World Junior Champion at the age of 15, after competing in Kingston, Jamaica.

Usain Bolt Becomes World Junior Champion

Usain Bolt won a gold medal in the 200 meter dash at the World Youth Championships in 2003.

Another Gold at World Youth Championships

Usain Bolt achieved first place in the 200 meter dash event, becoming the youngest world-junior gold medalist in history.

Usain Bolt wins first place in 200 meter dash

Usain Bolt was selected for the Jamaican Olympic Team in 2004 but unfortunately got injured during the 200 meter preliminary race, with a time of 21.05 seconds.

Injury at Jamaican Olympic Team

Usain Bolt faced an injury on August 9, 2004.

Injury

At the 2005 IAAF World T&F Championships in Helsinki, Bolt qualified for the final of the 200m race but had to pull up before the finish due to a hamstring injury in cold and wet weather.

2005 IAAF World T&F Championships in Helsinki

In 2005, Usain Bolt started working with coach Glen Mills and showed significant improvement in his performance. He broke records and aimed to excel in major competitions, despite facing setbacks like injuries.

New coach Glen Mills and improved performance

In 2006, Usain Bolt faced a hamstring injury and had to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games. He focused on improving flexibility and had plans to transition to longer sprinting distances, although he continued to excel in the 200m event.

Transition to longer sprinting distances

Usain Bolt broke the 200 meter record that had been held for 30 years by Donald Quarrie.

Breaking a 30 year record

On May 3, 2008, Usain Bolt ran a time of 9.76 seconds in the 100m event at the Jamaica Invitational, improving his personal best from 10.03 seconds. This was the second-fastest legal performance in the history of the event at that time.

Bolt sets new personal best in 100m at Jamaica Invitational

Usain Bolt achieved his first sub-10 second performance in the 100 meters on May 3, 2008, during his career.

First Sub-10 Second 100m Performance

Usain Bolt set a new world record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 9.72 seconds, breaking the previous record of 9.74 seconds. The remarkable feat took place at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York City.

World Record Breaking Performance by Usain Bolt

On May 31, 2008, Usain Bolt achieved a record-breaking performance.

Record Breaking Performance

On May 31, 2008, Usain Bolt set a new 100m world record at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York City, running a time of 9.72 seconds. This race marked Bolt's fifth senior 100m event and showcased his exceptional speed.

Bolt sets new 100m world record at Reebok Grand Prix

Usain Bolt broke his own world record in the 100m final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning in 9.69 seconds. He set the record with a reaction time of 0.165 seconds and visibly slowed down to celebrate before finishing.

Usain Bolt breaks 100m world record at Beijing Olympics

Usain Bolt set a new world record in the 100m event with a time of 9.69 seconds at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, surpassing his previous record of 9.72 seconds set in New York earlier that year.

Usain Bolt sets 100m world record in Beijing

As part of the Jamaican 4x100m team, Usain Bolt contributed to breaking the world record with a time of 37.10 seconds at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, marking the first of three world records set by the team.

Jamaican 4x100m team sets world record in Beijing

Usain Bolt broke the world record in the 100-metre race at the Beijing Olympics on August 20, 2008, with a time of 9.69 seconds, becoming the first man to win the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100-metre relay in a single Olympics and setting world records in all three events.

Usain Bolt Breaks World Record in 100-metre Race at Beijing Olympics

Usain Bolt won the 200m final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, setting a new world and Olympic record of 19.30 seconds. Despite facing a headwind, he became the first sprinter to hold both 100m and 200m world records simultaneously at the same Olympics.

Usain Bolt sets new world and Olympic record in 200m at Beijing Olympics

Usain Bolt was part of the Jamaican relay team that set a world record of 37.10 seconds at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal. However, the result was later voided in 2017 due to disqualification.

First 4x100m Relay World Record

Usain Bolt set a new world record in the 200m event with a time of 19.30 seconds at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, breaking Michael Johnson's previous mark.

Usain Bolt sets 200m world record in Beijing

Usain Bolt won the Olympic Gold Medal in the 100m event at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, setting a world record with a time of 9.69 seconds.

Usain Bolt's Olympic Gold Medal in 100m

Usain Bolt ran as the third leg in the Jamaican 4x100m relay team, helping them set a new world and Olympic record of 37.10 seconds. This victory increased Bolt's gold medal total to three at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Jamaican 4x100m relay team sets world and Olympic record at Beijing Olympics

On August 16, 2009, Usain Bolt set the 100m World Record with a stunning time of 9.58 seconds in Berlin.

Usain Bolt sets 100m World Record in Berlin

Usain Bolt participated in the World Champion Athletics event held in Berlin on August 16, 2009. He showcased his exceptional speed and talent in this prestigious competition.

Usain Bolt at World Champion Athletics in Berlin

On August 16, 2009, Usain Bolt broke his own world record in the 100-meter dash at the World Championships in Berlin, finishing the race in 9.58 seconds. This achievement made him the first person to run the event in less than 9.6 seconds, solidifying his status as the fastest man in the world.

Usain Bolt sets 100-meter dash world record

During the finals of the 100 meter race, Usain Bolt set a new world record with a time of 9.58 seconds, surpassing his previous record.

Usain Bolt Breaks 100m World Record

Usain Bolt achieved victory by winning three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay races at the World Championships held in Berlin.

Usain Bolt Wins Gold Medals at World Championships in Berlin

Usain Bolt achieved a remarkable feat on August 18, 2009.

He Does It Again

On August 20, 2009, Usain Bolt created history by setting the 200m World Record with a remarkable time of 19.19 seconds in Berlin.

Usain Bolt sets 200m World Record in Berlin

In July 2010, Usain Bolt asserted himself with a 100m win at the Athletissima meeting in Lausanne with a time of 9.82 seconds.

100m win at Athletissima meeting in Lausanne

In July 2010, Usain Bolt suffered his second career loss in a 100m final at the DN Galan, where Tyson Gay defeated him with a run of 9.84 seconds.

Loss to Tyson Gay at DN Galan

Usain Bolt introduced a new flavor of Gatorade called Bolt Lemon Ice, adding to his brand collaborations and product endorsements.

Usain Bolt Releases Bolt Lemon Ice Gatorade Flavor

During the World Athletics Championship in Daegu, Usain Bolt was disqualified in the 100m dash due to a false start. Despite being the favorite, he left the arena in anger and did not stay to watch his training partner win with a time of 9.93s.

Usain Bolt Disqualified in 100m Dash at World Athletics Championship

In September 2011, Usain Bolt won the 100m in Zagreb with a time of 9.85 seconds and set the year's best time of 9.76 seconds at the Memorial Van Damme.

Wins in Zagreb and Memorial Van Damme

Usain Bolt won the 100 metres gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics with a time of 9.63 seconds, setting a new Olympic record and defending his title from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

2012 London Olympics 100m Final

Usain Bolt successfully defended his Olympic 200 metres title at the 2012 London Olympics with a time of 19.32 seconds, becoming the first man in history to defend both the 100 m and 200 m Olympic sprint titles.

2012 London Olympics 200m Final

Usain Bolt was part of Jamaica's gold medal-winning 4x100 metres relay team at the 2012 London Olympics, setting a new world record with a time of 36.84 seconds.

2012 London Olympics 4x100m Relay

On August 11, 2012, Usain Bolt was part of the Jamaican team that set the 4x100m World Record with a time of 36.84 seconds in London.

Usain Bolt part of 4x100m World Record in London

Usain Bolt was disqualified from the men's 100 metres final at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu. Fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake won the gold medal instead.

Usain Bolt Disqualified from Men's 100 Metres Final at World Athletics Championships in Daegu

Usain Bolt won the World Championships 100 metres in Moscow in 2013, defeating Justin Gatlin with a time of 9.77 seconds in wet conditions.

2013 World Championships 100m Final

In March 2014, Usain Bolt suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to miss nine weeks of training. This setback affected his performance for the rest of the year.

Usain Bolt suffers hamstring injury

In August 2014, Usain Bolt set the indoor 100m world record in Warsaw with a time of 9.98 seconds. This was his only individual outing of the 2014 season.

Usain Bolt sets indoor 100m world record

Usain Bolt continued his winning streak by securing victories in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m competitions at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing.

Usain Bolt's Triple Gold at 2015 World Championships

The Jamaica team, consisting of Nesta Carter, Asafa Powell, Nickel Ashmeade, and Usain Bolt, secured their fourth straight win in the 4x100m relay at the World Championships. They defended their title in 37.36 seconds after the American team was disqualified due to a poor baton exchange.

Jamaica wins 4x100m relay at World Championships

Despite a slow start in the semi-final, Usain Bolt delivered an impressive performance in the final, running the fifth fastest time ever for the 200m at 19.55 seconds. This victory marked his fourth consecutive win in the 200m at the World Championships, solidifying his status as the best sprinter in the competition.

Usain Bolt wins 200m World Championships

In 2015, Usain Bolt intended to make the 2017 World Championships his last major competition before retirement. Despite facing tough competition from Justin Gatlin, Bolt managed to defend his sprint titles and secure his legacy as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.

Usain Bolt competes in the 2015 Beijing World Championships

Usain Bolt claimed victory in the 100m dash at the Moscow World Championships in 2013 with a time of 9.77 seconds. Although it was not his fastest time, Bolt's performance was enough to secure the gold medal ahead of Justin Gatlin.

Usain Bolt wins 100m dash at Moscow World Championships

On August 5, 2016, Usain Bolt revealed his intention to retire from professional sprinting, marking the end of an era for one of the greatest athletes in track and field history.

Usain Bolt announces retirement plans

A documentary film titled 'I Am Bolt' was released on 28 November 2016 in the United Kingdom. The film focused on Bolt's athletic achievements, including winning three Olympic gold medals. It was directed by Benjamin Turner and Gabe Turner.

Release of documentary film 'I Am Bolt'

At the 2017 World Athletics Championships, Usain Bolt won the bronze medal in the 100m final with a time of 9.95 seconds, finishing behind silver medalist Christian Coleman and World Champion Justin Gatlin. This marked the end of Bolt's dominance in the 100m event at major championships.

Usain Bolt's Final Individual Race at 2017 World Athletics Championships

Usain Bolt's last sub-10 second performance in the 100 meters was on August 5, 2017, at the World Championships.

Last Sub-10 Second 100m Performance

During the 2017 World Athletics Championships, Usain Bolt participated as the anchor runner for Jamaica's 4x100m relay team. Unfortunately, in what was intended to be his final race, Bolt suffered a hamstring injury and had to be assisted by his teammates to cross the finish line.

Usain Bolt's Final Race at 2017 World Athletics Championships

On December 3, 2017, a statue of Usain Bolt was unveiled at the National Stadium in Kingston in his honor. The statue captures Bolt in his iconic 'lightning bolt' pose, symbolizing his legendary status in the world of athletics.

Unveiling of Usain Bolt's Statue at National Stadium in Kingston

On 12 October 2018, Bolt started in a friendly match for Central Coast Mariners against amateur club Macarthur South West United. He scored two goals in the second half of the match and celebrated with his signature 'To Di World' pose.

Bolt scores two goals for Central Coast Mariners

In May 2019, Usain Bolt spoke at the Viva Technology conference in Paris where he introduced the company's future release of the Nano minicar and met with French president Emmanuel Macron. He also revealed his reasons for founding the company during a CNN interview.

Bolt speaks at Viva Technology conference in Paris

In May 2019, Bolt Mobility expanded its services to Europe, starting in Paris. This strategic move aimed to introduce Bolt's micromobility solutions to a new market.

Bolt Mobility expands to Europe

In July 2019, Usain Bolt made his debut as a dancehall music producer with the release of the Olympe Rosé riddim featuring tracks from Jamaican dancehall artistes. This marked his entry into the music industry.

Debut as a dancehall music producer

On May 17, 2020, Usain Bolt's longtime girlfriend Kasi Bennett gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Olympia Lightning. This marked a new chapter in Bolt's personal life as he embraced fatherhood.

Birth of Usain Bolt's Daughter Olympia Lightning

On 24 August 2020, Usain Bolt tested positive for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation after being asymptomatic. This came after celebrating his 34th birthday with a party where guests did not wear face masks.

Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19

In June 2021, Usain Bolt and his partner Kasi Bennett welcomed twin boys named Thunder and Saint Leo. The arrival of the twins added to Bolt's growing family and brought joy to the retired sprinter.

Birth of Usain Bolt's Twin Boys Thunder and Saint Leo

In early July 2022, Bolt Mobility abruptly ceased operations, impacting bike-sharing programs in various U.S. cities. This left programs in cities like Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Oregon; Richmond, California; and Richmond, Virginia up in the air.

Bolt Mobility ceases operations

Usain Bolt, known as the greatest sprinter, holds world records in 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. He won 8 Olympic golds and 11 World Championship titles, earning nicknames like 'Lightning Bolt'. Bolt retired in 2017 after a successful career.

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