Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt (born August 21, 1986) is arguably the fastest man in the world, winning three gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, and becoming the first man in Olympic history to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter races in record times.
- It all began with a bet over a free lunch
- He's quite the philanthropist
- He’s actually got a lightning-quick start
- He’s a wicked cricketer
- He's got his own app
- He owns a restaurant in Jamaica
- He’s actually covered 100m in less than nine seconds
Some quick facts about Usain Bolt that are fun to know:
- He stands 6'5" and weights 207 pounds. He is very tall for a sprinter.
- He ran his second 100-meter record in 2008 with his shoe untied.
- He claims to have eaten McDonald's chicken nuggets before winning gold at the 2008
Olympics.
- He has a passion for dancing and music. He also has been a DJ.
- His favorite video game is Call of Duty.
- He has scoliosis but never let it affect his running.
- He can run as fast as 23.7 mph!
- He is the highest paid athlete in the history of sprinting.
Olympics.
1.He is slower than most sprinters when the race starts
2. The 60 to 80m mark is when Bolt is the fastest
3. Due to his height, he can cover 100m in quicker time as a result of large strides
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