Usain Bolt in action. Photo credit: Pirano Bob R http://flic.kr/p/7279jr
The background
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is undoubtedly the biggest star competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games. He holds the world record in the 100 metres and 200 metres and will be defending the three gold medals he collected in Beijing four years ago.
He faces tough competition this time around; compatriot Yohan Blake recently beat him at the Jamican trials and American sprinters Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin are running into form at just the right time.
Bolt’s lightning fast lifestyle
Bolt is as much a star off the track as he is on it. His Twitter followers are regularly updated on moments from his fast life. Here’s what Usain ‘lightning’ Bolt gets up to when he’s not running ridiculously fast.
Entertaining Royalty:
Bolt’s pet cheetah (yes, cheetah):
Spinning tunes on the wheels of steel:
Hob-nobbing with fellow celebs:
Spending those millions:
