Opening the story of

Usain Bolt

Born on this day

Usain Bolt

Sprinter, Record Breaker & Joyful Lightning · Jamaica · b. August 21, 1986

Begin the story →

1 / 12

A Boy in Trelawny

✦

In a green corner of Jamaica,
a long, skinny boy was born.

His name was Usain.

He lived in a small town
called Sherwood Content.

Hills stood all around.
Mango trees dropped sweet fruit.

Usain could not sit still.
He ran everywhere he went.

His feet loved the dusty road.

2 / 12

The Fastest Kid Around

✦

Usain loved cricket first.
He loved to bowl the ball fast.

But he ran even faster.

His coach watched him one day.
"You should try sprinting,"
the coach said kindly.

Usain grinned.
Running felt like flying.

Soon no boy in school
could catch him.

He was faster than the wind.

3 / 12

Big Dreams, Long Legs

✦

People said he was too tall.
"Tall boys run slow," they said.

Usain did not listen.

He trained under the hot sun.
He ran the hills again and again.

His long legs took huge steps.

One stride of his
equalled two of theirs.

He won his first big race
while still a boy.

Jamaica began to cheer his name.

4 / 12

The World Watches

✦

Usain grew tired sometimes.
Some races he lost.

Injuries hurt his back and feet.

But he kept his happy heart.

He joked before every race.
He danced for the crowd.

Then the gun would fire.

And everything changed.

He flew down the track
like golden lightning.

The whole world leaned in
to watch him run.

6 / 127 / 12

Usain’s Life Journey

✦

1986

Usain is born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica.

2002

He wins gold as a young teenager at home.

2008

He breaks world records at the Beijing Games.

2009

He runs 100 metres in 9.58 seconds.

2017

He runs his final race and says farewell.

“I don't think limits.” — Usain Bolt

8 / 12

Treasures Left Behind

✦

Usain left the world more than memories — gifts, ideas, and wonders that still inspire people today.

Three Olympic 100m Golds

The 9.58 World Record

The Lightning Bolt Pose

Eight Olympic Gold Medals

Jamaica's Golden Pride

Inspiring Young Runners

✦ Run your own race, and run it smiling.

9 / 12

Gifts That Live On

✦

Usain gave the world more
than fast times on a clock.

He gave it joy.

He showed that a smile
can live beside hard work.

Children everywhere now run
and strike his lightning pose.

His gifts still race on
in every happy runner.

10 / 1211 / 12

Let’s imagine

If Usain Were 10 Today

✦

Today Usain might race his friends
after school every day.

He would film his sprints on a phone
and watch them in slow motion.

He would still crack jokes
and dance at the starting line.

And when he won,
he would point to the sky,
reminding everyone to have fun.

What Can We Learn From Usain?

Confidence

Believe you can, even when others doubt you.

Joy

Do what you love with a big, bright smile.

Perseverance

Train through the hard days to reach your dream.

Uniqueness

What makes you different can make you great.

12 / 12

✦

Run your own race, and run it smiling.

✦

The End

A Golden Story · Usain Bolt

1 / 7

Opening the story of

Usain Bolt

Born on this day

Usain Bolt

Sprinter, Record Breaker & Joyful Lightning · Jamaica · b. August 21, 1986

Begin the story →

1 / 12

A Boy in Trelawny

✦

In a green corner of Jamaica,
a long, skinny boy was born.

His name was Usain.

He lived in a small town
called Sherwood Content.

Hills stood all around.
Mango trees dropped sweet fruit.

Usain could not sit still.
He ran everywhere he went.

His feet loved the dusty road.

2 / 12

The Fastest Kid Around

✦

Usain loved cricket first.
He loved to bowl the ball fast.

But he ran even faster.

His coach watched him one day.
"You should try sprinting,"
the coach said kindly.

Usain grinned.
Running felt like flying.

Soon no boy in school
could catch him.

He was faster than the wind.

3 / 12

Big Dreams, Long Legs

✦

People said he was too tall.
"Tall boys run slow," they said.

Usain did not listen.

He trained under the hot sun.
He ran the hills again and again.

His long legs took huge steps.

One stride of his
equalled two of theirs.

He won his first big race
while still a boy.

Jamaica began to cheer his name.

4 / 12

The World Watches

✦

Usain grew tired sometimes.
Some races he lost.

Injuries hurt his back and feet.

But he kept his happy heart.

He joked before every race.
He danced for the crowd.

Then the gun would fire.

And everything changed.

He flew down the track
like golden lightning.

The whole world leaned in
to watch him run.

6 / 127 / 12

Usain’s Life Journey

✦

1986

Usain is born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica.

2002

He wins gold as a young teenager at home.

2008

He breaks world records at the Beijing Games.

2009

He runs 100 metres in 9.58 seconds.

2017

He runs his final race and says farewell.

“I don't think limits.” — Usain Bolt

8 / 12

Treasures Left Behind

✦

Usain left the world more than memories — gifts, ideas, and wonders that still inspire people today.

Three Olympic 100m Golds

The 9.58 World Record

The Lightning Bolt Pose

Eight Olympic Gold Medals

Jamaica's Golden Pride

Inspiring Young Runners

✦ Run your own race, and run it smiling.

9 / 12

Gifts That Live On

✦

Usain gave the world more
than fast times on a clock.

He gave it joy.

He showed that a smile
can live beside hard work.

Children everywhere now run
and strike his lightning pose.

His gifts still race on
in every happy runner.

10 / 1211 / 12

Let’s imagine

If Usain Were 10 Today

✦

Today Usain might race his friends
after school every day.

He would film his sprints on a phone
and watch them in slow motion.

He would still crack jokes
and dance at the starting line.

And when he won,
he would point to the sky,
reminding everyone to have fun.

What Can We Learn From Usain?

Confidence

Believe you can, even when others doubt you.

Joy

Do what you love with a big, bright smile.

Perseverance

Train through the hard days to reach your dream.

Uniqueness

What makes you different can make you great.

12 / 12

✦

Run your own race, and run it smiling.

✦

The End

A Golden Story · Usain Bolt

1 / 7