Wellesley Bolt: A legend dies - Usain's father says goodbye

Wellesley Bolt: A legend dies - Usain's father says goodbye

Wellesley Bolt, the father of the world -famous Sprinter Usain Bolt, died in Jamaica at the age of 68. After a long illness, Wellesley died, who and his wife Jennifer have supported their son in his impressive sporting career for many years. Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holess confirmed the death of the father by a public explanation and expressed his condolences to the Bolts. Wellesley Bolt described Holess as a "strong, silent force" behind the success of his son and praised his tireless influence.

Usain Bolt, who is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes of all time, has won a total of eight Olympic gold medals and eleven world championships. His world ranking places illustrate his sporting success: he lasts the world records over 100 meters with 9.58 seconds, which have been unbroken since 2009, and over 200 meters. After his resignation of competitions after the 2017 World Athletics Championship in London, he remains an outstanding figure in sports.

influence and legacy

Usain Bolt demonstrated his first sporting talent in the cricket, but was led to athletics by encouraging his father. Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt have three children: Usain, Sadiki and Christine. While Usain Bolt has not yet publicly commented on the death of his father, his influence in the life of the Olympic champion remains of great importance.

The Jamaica Olympic Association, founded in 1936, has participated in the Olympic Games since 1948. Jamaican athletes won a total of 94 medals, including 27 gold medals. Athletics in particular are crowned with great success, with 93 of the medals that were won in the disciplines sprint and hurdle run. The services provided have secured Jamaica a special place in international sport.

Olympic successes of Jamaica

Jamaica's athletic pride is reflected in the outstanding achievements of athletes such as Usain Bolt, who won several gold medals in Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016. Many other athletes such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Yohan Blake have also recognized the country internationally. Jamaica's success in the field of athletics is particularly remarkable and remains an integral part of the nation's sporting identity, which experiences a painful gap through the loss of Wellesley Bolt.