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Friday, 21 September 2012

SPRINT STAR: USAIN BOLT (JAMAICA)

Usain Bolt after winning 100m at Olympics 2012
 USAIN BOLT AFTER WINNING 100 METERS IN LONDON OLYMPICS

Usain St.Leo Bolt is the fastest man on the planet. He holds the world record for both 100 meters and 200 meters. The Jamaican also holds the world record for 4X100m Relay. Bolt came into lime light in the Beijing Olympics by winning the 100m and 200m. In the year 2009 he broke his own record and set a world record time 0f 9.58 seconds in Berlin.

Records of The lightning Bolt is endless, he is a 5 time world champion in sprint events. In London Olympics 2012 Bolt was Second favorite to win the event as his country mate Yohan Blake had the better record in 2012. But the Speedster once again showcased his class by winning both the sprint event and went on to become the first man ever to achieve a “double double” by winning 100m and 200m in consecutive Olympics.

USAIN BOLT WITH MANCHESTER UNITED JERSEY
BOLT WITH MANCHESTER UNITED JERSEY

Ambitious Usain is now setting his sight on other games like cricket and football. He personally met Manchester United Football Club manager Sir Alex Ferguson and conveyed his wish to play for his favorite football team. Alex stated he could play the Sprint legend in exhibition matches and if he is efficient, Bolt could join United ranks in the future.

BOLT WITH HIS 3 MEDALS IN LONDON OLYMPICS
Bolt also was contacted by few teams in Australian Big bash Cricket. He may join one of the sides to show his talents in Cricket.


Usain Bolt after setting 100m World Record
USAIN BOLT AFTER SETTING 100 METERS WORLD RECORD AT BERLIN

USAIN BOLT PROFILE


NAME
Usain Bolt
NICK NAME
Lightning BOLT
NATIONALITY
Jamaica
DOB
21 August 1986
PLACE OF BIRTH
Trelawny, Jamaica
EVENT
Sprint (100m, 200m)
PERSONAL BEST
100m : 9.58 Sec(WR), 200m: 19.19Sec(WR)


 
 SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA