Career Overview
Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter in history and dominated the sport for over a decade. His charismatic personality and incredible performances made him a global sports icon. He revolutionized sprinting with his unique combination of height, power, and speed.
Born
August 21, 1986
Sherwood Content, Jamaica
Records & Achievements
Notable Records
- World Record: 100m (9.58 seconds)
- World Record: 200m (19.19 seconds)
- World Record: 4x100m relay (36.84 seconds)
- Only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at 3 consecutive Olympics
Major Awards
- 8x Olympic Gold Medals
- 11x World Championships Gold Medals
- IAAF World Athlete of the Year (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016)
- Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year (2009, 2010, 2013, 2017)