Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt

Athlete Card | Olympics Track and Field Medal Tracker

Injuries have restricted the arrival of Jamaica's Usain Bolt on the international scene of stars but signs of his unquestioned talent were on view in 2002 when he became the youngest 200m junior world champion at 15 years and 332 days when he crossed the line in 19.93 seconds. On May 31, 2008, Bolt made headlines around the world with a stunning new world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100m.

After recently setting a new 100m world record of 9.69 seconds as well as a new 200m world record of 19.30 seconds in Beijing, Bolt became the first since Carl Lewis in 1984 to win gold in both races in the same Olympic Games.

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Bolt, Richards named athletes of 2009

Associated Press

Sprinter Usain Bolt of Jamaica and 400-meter runner Sanya Richards of the United States have won their second IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Bolt, Gay to race at least 3 times

Associated Press

Sprint stars Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Tyson Gay of the U.S. will race each other at least three times at elite Diamond League meetings next year.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Gay, Richards win Jesse Owens awards

Associated Press

Tyson Gay and Sanya Richards have both won the Jesse Owens Award for a second time.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Johnson's historic quest continues

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The message rang loud and clear Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway: Jimmie Johnson is well on his way to winning a fourth straight Cup title. In a cakewalk.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Usain Bolt - This Is SportsCenter

Usain Bolt has a slow day at work.

Video | November 13, 2009

Bolt granted diplomatic passport

Associated Press

Sprint star Usain Bolt was appointed an ambassador-at-large by Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding during a ceremony Thursday. Bolt was also granted a diplomatic passport.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Contenders for IAAF awards announced

Associated Press

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva are the leading contenders for the IAAF athlete of the year awards.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Jamaica's Mills quitting after 22 years

Associated Press

Usain Bolt's coach will continue working with the Olympic champion and world record holder even though he is stepping down as Jamaica's national team coach after 22 years.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Empty Nest: Olympic stadium unused

Associated Press

Chinese officials continue to struggle to find uses for the Bird's Nest Stadium, the iconic centerpiece of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle

In this Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 file photo Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates winning the gold in the men's 200-meter final during the athletics competitions in...

Photo | November 03, 2009

Who belongs in the style file?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Who's stylish in the sports world these days? Page 2's Scoop Jackson offers up his list.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Dreaming of Colts vs. Saints on Feb. 7

Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2

Tuesday Morning Quarterback says the Colts and Saints both won't go undefeated, but would make a fabulous Super Bowl pairing.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Bolt adopts abandoned cheetah cub

Associated Press

The world's fastest man adopted the animal kingdom's fastest sprinter Monday, as Usain Bolt welcomed a new baby cheetah named Lightning Bolt into his life.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Getty Images

NAIROBI, KENYA - NOVEMBER 2: In this handout photograph provided by the Zeitz Foundation, Usain Bolt the Olympic and world sprint champion holds a cheetah cub at the headquarters of the Kenyan...

Photo | November 02, 2009

Damon steals the show in Game 4

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Two stolen bases on one pitch. Johnny Damon's ninth-inning feat might end up as the defining moment of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009