Usain St Leo Bolt OJ CD (born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican retired sprinterand world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay. He has won over 20 Olympic Gold Medals and has broken multiple records during his career. He won 100 & 200-meter races at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 & 2016) making him the first person in the history to do so. His speed has gained him the nickname ‘lightning bolt’ and his reputation has helped him become an international celebrity. Due to his athletic success, he is admired by thousands and respected by millions more as a motivational figure who achieved the impossible.
"A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time."
"I know what I can do so it doesn't bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation."
"If I get to be a legend, I've achieved my goal."
"I don't think limits."
"I'd like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me."
"I know what to do and I go and execute."
"Repeating is harder than anything else."
"There are better starters than me but I'm a strong finisher."
"For me, I'm focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I'm working on it."
"I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me."
"It's a great feat for me to have broken my world record."
"Worrying gets you nowhere. if you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself.”
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination.”
"I’ve worked hard over the years, I’ve been injured and I’ve worked hard through it, and I’ve made it.”
"Learning the mind is as important as understanding the body”
"Dreams are free. Goals have a cost. While you can daydream for free, goals don’t come without a price. Time, effort, sacrifice, and sweat. How will you pay for your goals?
"Easy is not a option..No days off..Never Quit..Be Fearless.. Talent you have Naturally.. Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work."
"When I was young, I didn’t really think about anything other than sports."
"I just want to push the barriers and see what I can do and how far I can go. I am just determined and driven."
“Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.
“When I was younger, I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn’t focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it’s fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.”
“You have good days and bad days.”
"You have to set yourself goals so you can push yourself harder. Desire is the key to success."
