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Usain Bolt: the Amazing Story
Lightning Bolt strikes Three Times
Usain Bolt - Worlds Fastest Man...Again, Again & Again!
What makes Usain Bolt so fast? His competitors, fans, and the rest of the world would like to know. In recent years, especially since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games when Jamaica won 11 track and field medals, six of them gold, three of which belong to Bolt, Jamaica’s National Track and Field Program has received increased international attention and curiosity. Scientists and researchers of various backgrounds have taken on the challenge of discovering the secret behind Jamaica’s success on the track. Jamaica’s plants, fruits and vegetables are all being investigated. Some suspect it’s something in the soil....or the diet of yams. Could Bolt’s advantage come from his 6’5" frame and long limbs? He takes only 41 strides to cover 100metrescompared to the 46 stide average of his much shorter competitors. Historically, Bolt’s physical stature is a departure from the rule in terms of world-class, 100-metre and 200-metre sprinters who generally, with exceptions like 6’0" Donovan Bailey and 6’2" Carl Lewis are shorter, under 6 feet tall. He has become a world famous icon, a legend of sorts... But did you know that Bolt has Scoliosis? — Continued on 12 —
Once...Twice...Three Times A Champion of The Olympics 2008, 2012 and now 2016........next? By Sam Roberts es, Usain Bolt has answered the question once and for all, "he is the fastest man in the world". Usain Bolt did it with a smile on his face and a fist bump to his heart, and he contines to amaze us with his talent, his personality, his confidence and his speed. Jamaicans around the World screamed with pride and joy as one of their national sports heroes delivered once again on the world stage, but they certainly weren't the only ones cheering him on. Usain Bolt is one of the world’s greatest athletes and sports personalities, his fans cross all barriers of ethnic race, culture, religion and nationality. His personality, humanity and humility shine through every story told about his encounters with fans and supporters across the World. Usain Bolt is truly the "Pride of Jamaican and the Caribbean" Continued on page 12