Happy Birthday Usain Bolt: Celebrating the Fastest Man Alive

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Born August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica, Bolt’s raw speed dazzled early. School competitions and cricket dreams eventually gave way to destiny on the track

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Bolt exploded onto the global stage at the Beijing Olympics, cruising to 100m and 200m golds with record ease, celebrating before the line and electrifying billions

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At the 2009 World Championships held in Berlin 2009, Bolt set untouchable world records: 100m in 9.58 seconds and 200m in 19.19 seconds, cementing the standard every sprinter still chases

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Across Beijing, London, and Rio, Bolt delivered unprecedented Olympic sprint dominance—back‑to‑back‑to‑back 100m and 200m titles

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With eleven World Championship golds, Bolt owned the big stage. He thrived under pressure, turning finals into festivals and raising sprinting’s global appeal to new audiences

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His iconic “To Di World” pose, joyful interviews, and reggae‑infused charisma made speed feel like celebration, merging sport, culture, and entertainment into one unforgettable experience

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Through the Usain Bolt Foundation, business ventures, and youth programs, he champions education, community, and opportunity, proving greatness sprints further when it lifts others

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