Which country is Usain Bolt from?
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Jamaica
The fastest human in the world.
💡 Did you know? The small Caribbean island of Jamaica produced, in Bolt, the fastest human in history.
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Which world records does Bolt hold?
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100 and 200 metres
Unbroken for over a decade.
💡 Did you know? Bolt's 100 m and 200 m world records have stood since 2009: no one has come close.
How fast did Bolt run the 100 metres?
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9.58 seconds
A staggering world record.
💡 Did you know? 9.58 seconds over 100 metres means an average speed of nearly 38 km/h.
How many Olympic golds did Bolt win?
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eight
At three consecutive Games.
💡 Did you know? Bolt won eight golds across three Olympics: one was later stripped over a team-mate's doping case.
What is the nickname of the Jamaican 100-metre world record holder?
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Lightning Bolt
After his lightning-pose celebration.
💡 Did you know? „Lightning Bolt“ suited his iconic celebration pose perfectly.
What was Bolt known for besides speed?
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showmanship
He made athletics popular.
💡 Did you know? Bolt joked and posed even moments before world records: his ease made him a crowd favourite.
Foto: Richard Giles · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Which athlete is shown here?
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Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt of Jamaica is the fastest human in history: world-record holder over 100 and 200 metres.
💡 Did you know? Despite scoliosis (a curvature of the spine) he became the fastest sprinter of all time.
In which year was Usain Bolt born?
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1986
Born: 21 August 1986 in Jamaica
In which sport is Usain Bolt active?
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Athletics
What is Usain Bolt's origin?
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Jamaican
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