Lightning’ Bolt
Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter on the planet, thus earning his nickname “Lightning’ Bolt”. He was borne on 21 August 1986 in Jamaica.
Bolt is the world record holder for the 100 meters which he ran in in the amazing 9.58 seconds (click here to read the full article) and for the 200 meters run in 19.30! The 100 meter and 200 meter record were broken at the 2008 Summer Olympic as well as the 4×100 meters relay along with his teammates at 37.10 seconds.
No one has managed to win all three events at a singe Olympics in 23 years when Carl Lewis ran.
A Young Bolt
Bolt was born in Trelawny, which is located on the northwest side of Jamaica, where he grew up with his parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, his brother and sister. While Bolt
was growing up him and his brother spent time playing football and cricket together in the streets and at that time Bolt had not yet discovered running.
It was only when Bolt started attending Waldensia Primary that he showed his interest and potential as a sprinter and Bolt became the schools fastest 100 meter runner at the age of 12.
When Bolt started attending William Knibb Memorial High School he focused on cricket in stead of running, however when his coach saw his speed and his potential, he advised him to try track and field events instead. Bolt followed the advice and was soon coached by Pablo McNeil and Dwayne Barrett.
They were both encouraged and urged him to concentrate on athletics and in 2001 he won his first annual high school championships medal.
At the mere age of 15, he took silver in 200 meters with an amazing time of 22.04 seconds and McNeil soon became his initial coach.
Usain Bolt turning professional year by year:
| Olympic Games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 2008 Beijing | 100 m |
| Gold | 2008 Beijing | 200 m |
| Gold | 2008 Beijing | 4 × 100 m relay |
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 2009 Berlin | 100 m |
| Gold | 2009 Berlin | 200 m |
| Gold | 2009 Berlin | 4 × 100 m relay |
| Silver | 2007 Osaka | 200 m |
| Silver | 2007 Osaka | 4 × 100 m relay |
| World Junior Championships | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 2002 Kingston | 200 m |
| Silver | 2002 Kingston | 4 × 100 m relay |
| Silver | 2002 Kingston | 4 × 400 m relay |
| World Youth Championships | ||
| Gold | 2003 Sherbrooke | 200 m |
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt
