Without doubt one of athletics' most influential figures in modern times, Usain Bolt became a worldwide sensation after his double victory at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. Widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, Bolt is the first person to hold both the 100 metre and 200 metre world records. He is a staggering eight-time Olympic gold medalist. The Jamaican's 9.58 personal best remains unbeaten as the 100 metre world record. But, perhaps even more crucial to his sport than his achievements, it is Bolt's sparkling personality and love of sprinting that will continue to have an impact on the next generations of athletes.
