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Usain Bolt is a competitive runner from Jamaica prominently known for his short distance events. He currently holds the world record for the 100m dash with a time of 9.58s and 200m dash with a time of 19.19 seconds. he's black.
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'''Usain Bolt''' is a [[Jamaica]]n [[Athletics#Running events|sprinter]] and winner of five [[Olympics|Olympic]] gold medals, including the 100m and 200m sprints at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]]. He currently holds the [[world record]] in the 100 meter dash with a time of 9.58 seconds and in the 200 meter dash with a time of 19.19 seconds.
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== Usain Bolt's endorsements ==
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Bolt's endorsement deals came for Bolt at a rapid pace. In 2023, his net worth was estimated to be $90 million. His first sponsor was Puma back when they signed him in 2002. Digicel, a mobile company, became his next favorite sponsor. The Puma contract which initially started from $1.5 million rose to $10 million.<ref>[https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/usain-bolt/ Usain Bolts - Essentially Sports website]</ref> According to Investopedia's article ''What Is Usain Bolt Worth? The richest runner in the world'': "Bolt has an astounding 30-to-1 endorsement to salary ratio. His face has graced ads and packaging for Visa, Gatorade, Hublot, Virgin Media, All Nippon Airways, and others. He appears in Temple Run 2, a popular mobile game."<ref>[https://www.investopedia.com/news/what-usain-bolts-net-worth/#:~:text=Bolt%20has%20an%20astounding%2030,2%2C%20a%20popular%20mobile%20game. ''What Is Usain Bolt Worth? The richest runner in the world''], Investopedia</ref>
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[[File:100 m final Berlin 2009.jpeg|500px|thumbnail|center|Usain Bolt beating Tyson Gay and setting a 100 meter world record at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany.]]
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== Autobiography ==
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*''Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography'' by Usain Bolt. ‎HarperSport; Reprint edition (July 1, 2014)
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== External ==
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*[https://usainbolt.com/ Usain Bolt]
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==References==
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[[Category:Athletes]]
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[[Category:Jamaica]]
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[[Category:Catholics]]
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