USAIN BOLT

Sprint great Bolt backs big-hitting West Indies in T20 World Cup

Eight-time Olympic champion and cricket fan Usain Bolt is backing his home team West Indies to become the first nation to win a hattrick of T20 World Cup titles when the tournament kicks off next month.

Bolt ‘thrilled’ to be T20 World Cup ambassador

A long-time friend of West Indies great Chris Gayle, Bolt said he was looking forward to playing a part in the tournament that will run in the USA and Caribbean from June 1-29.

Lyles takes tentative steps into Usain Bolt's big shoes

The Jamaican sprinter left having won 11 world and eight Olympic golds, but now, six years later, it looks as if a rightful successor has emerged: Noah Lyles

Lyles wins third 200m title for rare world sprint double

Lyles, who charged to 100m gold last weekend, clocked 19.52sec for the win with teenage teammate Erriyon Knighton claiming silver in 19.75sec.

Lyles strikes 100m gold to extend US dominance

Lyles, who already has two world 200m titles to his name and will go for a third in the Hungarian capital, clocked 9.83sec -- the fastest 100m time of the season so far -- for victory.

Sprinting great Bolt says 'stressful situation' trying to recover lost millions

World 100 and 200 metres record holder Usain Bolt said on Friday that it was a "stressful situation" trying to recover more than $12.7 million that has disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm.

Usain Bolt seeks missing $12.7 mln from Jamaica investment firm

Olympic champion Usain Bolt is seeking to recover more than $12.7 million that disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm and is willing to take the case to court if necessary, Bolt's attorney said.

Bolt feels he has more likeness to Messi than Ronaldo

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, who desires to play football professionally, feels he has more in common with Lionel Messi than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bolt improving Aussie 'explosiveness' for Ashes

Australia's cricketers call on retired sprint king Usain Bolt to boost their running between the wickets during the Ashes Test series against England.

November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015

Messi, Usain Bolt...a horse?! Bizarre sportsman of the year award list

Barcelona star Leo Messi races against speedster Usain Bolt and American Pharoah, the first horse to win the Grand Slam of American horse racing, for the Sports Illustrated's annual prize.

October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015

Usain Bolt aiming to crack 19 seconds in 200 meters

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has already started his preparations for next year's Rio Games and wants to break 19 seconds in the 200 meters.

September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015

Running wrong all the way?

It appears that runners may be running wrong all this time. A slightly different posture could let runners and walkers get a gravity-driven boost and could potentially break world records, reports New Scientist.

August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015

How does Usain Bolt run so fast?

What is Usain Bolt's secret? Is the way to win at sprinting to move your legs faster than your rivals do?

August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015

Bolt knocked down in Beijing (video)

Usain Bolt was knocked down by a cameraman in Beijing on Thursday night, shortly after winning a race.

August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title at the championships in Beijing, China.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

Bolt back in action as Gatlin seeks road to redemption

Usain Bolt’s focus turns immediately to the 200m, in which he will be seeking a fourth consecutive title after having previously triumphed in Berlin, Daegu and Moscow.

August 23, 2015
August 23, 2015

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to win world 100m title

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin by one hundredth of a second to retain the 100m title at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015

Bolt 'sad' doping talk dominating Beijing worlds

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt expresses his sadness that doping issues are the talking points before world championships at Beijing.

May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015

Usain Bolt wins 200m at Golden Spike meet in Ostrava

Usain Bolt wins his first race of the year in Europe, but fails to break 20 seconds in the 200m at the Golden Spike meet.

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