Posts Tagged Usain Bolt
BOLT’S NEW FAST CAR
Posted by ShopinJA in Featured Post on October 14th, 2009
Yesterday after getting his latest toy, a 2010 Nissan GTR, world 100m record holder, Usain Bolt, was invited to take his car this weekend to Dover for a gentlemanly race.
Bolt was invited after JRDC Driver’s Championship contender, Douglas ‘Hollywood’ Gore heard of his new acquisition. Gore also invited former record holder, Asafa Powell to the event as well.
The Nissan GTR replaces a 2009 BMW M3 which Bolt overturned on the Highway 2000 toll road earlier this year. Asafa Powell is also the proud owner of a Black Series CLK C63 Mercedes, which is the 575 hp version of the already hot Kompressor C-Class.
Exotic supercar
Bolt, the fastest man in the world, drove away in the exotic supercar after a brief photo opportunity at Worldtron Motors, Chelsea Avenue, St Andrew, yesterday. The twin turbo charged Nissan GTR is rated at 485 hp and has a top speed of 190+ mph. Purchase price is estimated at more than 110,000 pounds sterling (J$15,400,000).
In describing Bolt’s new car, Gore said: “The M3 was more of a sporting sedan; I think the GTR is probably one of the ultimate sports cars. Knowing that it is a four wheel drive vehicle with traction aids, it should give Bolt more control. It is easier to drive and safer at speed.”
Hon Usain Bolt
Posted by ShopinJA in Breaking News on September 16th, 2009
Sprint sensation awarded OJ; named ambassador-at-large
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY Observer staff reporter dunkleya@jamaicaobserver.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
BOLT... holds both the 100-metre and 200-metre world records
USAIN Bolt, the world’s fastest man who holds world records for both the 100m and 200m, has been awarded his nation’s fourth highest honour - the Order of Jamaica.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding, who made the announcement amid applause in the Jamaican legislature yesterday, also said Cabinet on Monday gave approval for Bolt to be appointed an ambassador-at-large and be accorded full diplomatic status.
In addition, the Government said it will rename Highway 2000 - Jamaica’s high-speed expressway - the Usain Bolt Highway in honour of the international track star.
Usain Bolt 9.81 100m Race @ 2009 Zurich Golden League
Posted by ShopinJA in Sports Center on August 28th, 2009
Bolt wins, Richards stays in hunt for $1 million
ZURICH — Usain Bolt shook off Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters in 9.81 seconds at the Weltklasse meet on Friday.
Bolt, the world and Olympic champion, trailed Powell halfway into the race then used his huge stride to pull ahead and eased up in the last couple of yards. Powell finished in 9.88, followed by two Americans, Darvis Patton in 9.95 and Michael Rodgers in 9.98.
In his first race since smashing world records in the 100 and 200 at the world championships in Berlin, Bolt did not crush his rivals. But he still had enough to win ahead of Powell, the former world record-holder.
World champion Sanya Richards of the United States stayed in the hunt for the $1 million Golden League jackpot by powering home for an easy victory in the 400.
Richards won in 48.94 seconds on Friday, the fastest time in the world this year. Allyson Felix of the United States, the 200-meter world champion in Berlin last week, was second in 49.83. Shericka Williams of Jamaica, the 400 silver medalist, was third in 50.40.
“I stayed in my race and waited till the top when I knew I’d be strong,” Richards said. “The jackpot for some reason doesn’t add a lot of pressure or stress on me. I’m going in very confident that as long as I execute I know I can win.”
Richards needs to win the 400 in the last Golden League meet in Brussels next week to be one of the jackpot winners. The jackpot goes to the athletes who win their event in all six of the Golden League meets.
Bolt elevates his game on biggest stages
Posted by ShopinJA in Sports Center on August 22nd, 2009
Left to Right: Silver Medalist Alonso Edward (Panama) 19.81 | Gold Medalist Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 19.19 | Bronze Medalist Wallace Spearman (USA) 19.85
BERLIN, Germany (AP) - All over the city hang posters of Usain Bolt, his smile radiating, his hands held high in triumph as he crosses the finish line.
Under the image is a simple phrase - “Who faster?”
As if that’s even open for discussion anymore.
Bolt was dazzling yet again, breaking another world record at the World Championships. This time, it was the 200 metres, which he finished in 19.19 seconds. He shattered his old world record by a whopping .11 seconds, the same margin he trimmed off the 100 earlier in the competition, when he finished in 9.58.
These days, no one can catch him. No one can even push him.
“Who faster?”
How about who wants second?
“I didn’t have that on my mind,” Bolt said of the world record. “But I got it right so I’m just happy with myself.”
Got it right, indeed.
In his race Thursday, the Jamaican went all out, holding nothing back. He grunted all the way through the race, trying to propel himself to the finish a little faster.
And just like at the Olympics in Beijing - when he started shattering records - his only competition was the clock. Even that didn’t stand a chance. Bolt beat Alonso Edward of Panama by .62 seconds - a landslide in sprinting.
Usain Bolt, Fastest Man Alive !!
Posted by ShopinJA in International Sports on August 16th, 2009
Usain Bolt Sets a new Mens 100m World Record with an official Time of 9.58secs
Bolt was in devastating form here on Sunday with a stunning World Record Championships.
In one of his best starts ever, Bolt had things under control from early and was alone by the midway stage, which he had time to look both sides.
And even as he approaches the finish line, Bolt was looking at the clock, which later triggered a huge celebration.
Asafa Powell, who finished third in 9.84, joined Bolt in the celebration.
“I knew I was ready,” said Bolt who improved his previous 9.69secs world record, which gave him gold at last summer’s Olympics.
“I knew if I execute my race I would have this race,” he added.
American Tyson Gay was also impressive for 9.71, a new national record.
Antigua and Barbuda’s Daniel Bailey, Bolt training partner, was fourth in 9.94
100m Finals Held @ The Aug. 16, 2009 World Champs in Germany.
Perfect timing: Bolt shows off his new world record in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. Photo: REUTERS
Usain Bolt Launches Website
Posted by ShopinJA in Sports Center on July 17th, 2009
It was only a matter of time before an official Usain Bolt Website would be launched 
Well here it is, Check it out….
Bolt’s house robbed
Posted by ShopinJA in Breaking News on June 18th, 2009
Thugs steal items while track star abroad competing | By: Marlon Vickerman, Star Writer
Shameless scoundrels yesterday broke into the Lady Musgrave Avenue, St Andrew house of triple Olympic record holder Usain Bolt, making off with electronics valued at more than $100,000.
Speaking with THE STAR yesterday, Deputy Superintendent Michael Phipps of the St Andrew Central police said that the Olympic champion’s brother, Sadeke Bolt, who lives at the premises as well, made a burglary report to the station after the incident.
laptop valued $90,000
Reports are that the criminals broke into the house between 12 a.m. and 4.am. yesterday and stole digital cameras, cellphones and a laptop said to be valued at some $90,000.
The police said that scene-of-crime personnel have since examined the premises and investigations into the theft are already under way.
Attempts to contact the sprinter’s brother were unsuccessful.
Bolt wins Laureus World Sports award
Posted by ShopinJA in Sports Center on June 11th, 2009
AP | Thursday, June 11, 2009
TORONTO (AP) - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award yesterday for his record-breaking performance in the Beijing Olympics.
Bolt became the first man to win gold in the 100 metres (9.69 seconds), 200 metres (19.30) and 400-metre relay (37.10) in world record times in the same Olympiad.
Usain Bolt (left) of Jamaica engages in his trademark pose after accepting the prestigious Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award from former world 200 and 400m record holder Michael Johnson in Toronto, Canada, yesterday.
“I am delighted to win this prestigious award and would like to thank everyone who voted for me,” said Bolt, who performed his trademark celebration, a lightning-like gesture with his arms.
“It is an honour to succeed such greats as multiple winner Roger Federer, Michael Schumacher, Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods.”
He received the award from Laureus World Sports Academy member Michael Johnson, who set the previous record in the 200m (19.32secs) at the 1996 Olympics.
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