Did Usain Bolt Retire?

Yes, Did Retire

Usain Bolt

Athletics • Also known as: Lightning Bolt, Usain St. Leo Bolt OJ CD

Date of birth: August 21, 1986

Career started: May 1, 2004

When did Usain Bolt retire?

Usain Bolt did retire on August 12, 2017. Retired after 13 years

Why did Usain Bolt retire?

Usain Bolt retired from professional track and field in 2017 after the world championships in london

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Biography

Usain St. Leo Bolt OJ CD is a Jamaican former sprinter, widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time. He is the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4×100 metres relay. An eight-time Olympic gold medalist, Bolt is the only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, and 2016). He gained worldwide fame for his double sprint victory at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he broke both world records. Bolt dominated sprinting for a decade, winning 11 World Championship gold medals and setting multiple world records. Known for his charismatic personality and signature "lightning bolt" pose, he transcended the sport to become one of the most recognizable athletes globally. After retiring in 2017, he briefly pursued a career in professional football before focusing on various business ventures.

Teams/Organizations

Jamaica Olympic Team
Racers Track Club

Achievements

8× Olympic gold medalist
World record holder in 100m (9.58s), 200m (19.19s), and 4×100m relay (36.84s)
11× World Championship gold medals
Only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016)
4× Laureus World Sportsman of the Year (2009, 2010, 2013, 2017)
5× IAAF World Athlete of the Year (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016)
Order of Jamaica (OJ)
Commander of the Order of Distinction (CD)
BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year (2008, 2009, 2012)