Usain Bolt Biography
Usain St. Leo Bolt was born on August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica. He showed remarkable speed as a child and announced himself to the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with three gold medals and three world records. He repeated this feat at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
Personal Life
Who are Usain Bolt's parents?
Wellesley Bolt, Jennifer Bolt
Was Usain Bolt married?
Usain Bolt was married once, to Kasi Bennett (2019–N/A).
Did Usain Bolt have children?
Usain Bolt had 3 children: Olympia Lightning Bolt, Thunder Bolt, Saint Leo Bolt.
What religion was Usain Bolt?
Usain Bolt was N/A.
What was Usain Bolt's ethnicity?
Usain Bolt was of Jamaican heritage.
Career Highlights
Awards
- 8 Olympic gold medals
- World 100m record (9.58 seconds)
- World 200m record (19.19 seconds)
Facts About Usain Bolt
- Holds world records in both 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s)
- Won three consecutive Olympic 100m gold medals 2008-2016
- Celebrated before crossing finish line at 2008 Olympics and still won by a massive margin
- Was disqualified from 2011 World Championship 100m final for a false start
Usain Bolt Quotes
"Simple question. To be a legend."
Legacy
Usain Bolt holds the world records in the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s). He won eight Olympic gold medals. He is universally recognized as the greatest sprinter in history.
Sources
📖 Wikipedia
Last verified: 2026-05-20