Published 16:57 IST, August 21st 2020
Usain Bolt net worth, records, personal life and THAT 9.58 second feat
Olympic great Usain Bolt celebrates his 34th birthday today and here's a look at the Jamaican's net worth, records and his personal life.
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Olympic legend Usain Bolt is widely regarded as one of greatest sprinters of all time. Jamaican icon set a number of records during his track and field career which ended prematurely in 2017. Usain Bolt celebrates his 34th birthday today, August 21, 2020, and here's a look at Bolt's net worth, his personal life and that 100m sprint which he completed in a world-record 9.58 seconds.
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How much does Usain Bolt net worth clock in at?
According to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, Usain Bolt net worth in an estimated $90 million. Bolt's net worth was boosted by his stellar career as a sprinter. According to reports from Forbes, Bolt earns a whopping $31 million through endorsements every year. Bolt is also co-founder of Bolt Mobility and as of March 2020, company raised a reported $30 million in venture capital funding.
Usain Bolt record for fastest sprints: Usain Bolt 100m record in 9.58 seconds
Usain Bolt holds world records for 100-meter sprints (9.58 seconds), and 200 meters (19.19 seconds), both of which were set at 2009 Berlin World Athletics Championships. He is only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016). He also won two 4 × 100m relay gold medals.
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Along with winning eight Olympic gold medals, Bolt is an 11-time world champion and most successful athlete at World Championships. Bolt has also received numerous awards, including IAAF World Athlete of Year (twice), Track & Field Athlete of Year and Laureus Sportsman of Year (four times). In 2017, Bolt faced challenges on track at World Athletics Championships and finished third in men's 100 meters race. In same tournament, Bolt collapsed during 4 × 100m relay due to a hamstring injury. Later that year, in August, Bolt anunced his retirement from track and field.
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Usain Bolt personal life: Love for or sports and his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett
As a youngster, Bolt was interested in taking up cricket as a professional sport. former Olympic sprinter is also a big fan of football and supports Premier League giants Manchester United. In 2016, Bolt confirmed that he is in a relationship with Jamaican model Kasi Bennett. On May 17, 2020, Kasi and Bolt welcomed first child, a daughter named Olympia Lightning Bolt.
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16:57 IST, August 21st 2020