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The Jamaican sprinter gained global recognition on the back of his record-breaking performances in the 100m (9.69s) and 200m events (19.30s) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first athlete to break both records at the same Games. The five-time IAAF world athlete of the year further underlined his credentials as an all-time great by defending both Olympic titles at London 2012 – another unprecedented accomplishment. Bolt, an eight-time world champion, remains the world record holder with times of 9.58s and 19.19s after a sensational showing at the Berlin World Championships in 2009.
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Olympic champion says he is self-quarantining ahead of receiving the results of a Covid-19 test.
Olympic champion says he is self-quarantining ahead of receiving the results of a Covid-19 test.
Jamaican sprint king announced himself to the world with fastest time in history for gold – then shattered that record a year to the day later.
Jamaican sprint king announced himself to the world with fastest time in history for gold – then shattered that record a year to the day later.
The online competition pits countries against each other, trying to accumulate the most kilometres per person.
The online competition pits countries against each other, trying to accumulate the most kilometres per person.
Christian Coleman beat Usain Bolt to silver at 2017 worlds, while Noah Lyles has irked Jamaican track legend on social media.
Christian Coleman beat Usain Bolt to silver at 2017 worlds, while Noah Lyles has irked Jamaican track legend on social media.
Kenyan runner becomes first to go the distance in less than two hours after making history in Vienna – so what is next for humankind?
Kenyan runner becomes first to go the distance in less than two hours after making history in Vienna – so what is next for humankind?
Olympic legend fails to agree financial terms with A-League side Central Coast Mariners as indefinite trial is abruptly ended
Olympic legend fails to agree financial terms with A-League side Central Coast Mariners as indefinite trial is abruptly ended
- The sprint legend is trying out with A-League club Central Coast Mariners
- The sprint legend is trying out with A-League club Central Coast Mariners
Usain Bolt took the first “sluggish” steps towards his hoped-for Olympic triple-triple on Saturday when he eased through his 100 metres heat as the fans turned out in force to see the sport’s superstar bring the athletics programme to life.
Usain Bolt took the first “sluggish” steps towards his hoped-for Olympic triple-triple on Saturday when he eased through his 100 metres heat as the fans turned out in force to see the sport’s superstar bring the athletics programme to life.
Usain Bolt insisted he would be ready for the challenge of toppling in-form American Justin Gatlin at the world championships in Beijing next month.
Usain Bolt insisted he would be ready for the challenge of toppling in-form American Justin Gatlin at the world championships in Beijing next month.