Usain Bolt’s Lightning Fast Lifestyle in Images

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 teaching Prince Harry the art of ‘bolting.’ Photo credit: Usain Bolt

Bolt’s pet cheetah (yes, cheetah):

What pet does the fastest man on the planet have? A cheetah obviously. Photo credit: Usain Bolt

Spinning tunes on the wheels of steel:

Bolt djs to a crowd in Rome, Italy. Photo credit: Usain Bolt

Hob-nobbing with fellow celebs:

Bolt and Paris Hilton. Photo credit: Usain Bolt

Spending those millions:

Bolt out shopping. Photo credit: Usain Bolt