Usain Bolt Jamaican Sprinter Born 1986 in Sherwood Content
Usain Bolt · athletics competitor and sprinter · Jamaican
Biography
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was born on 21 August 1986 in Sherwood Content. Teams on record for him include Central Coast Mariners FC (2018) and Racers Track Club.
Career
His career on record begins at Central Coast Mariners FC in 2018. The records show 2 teams, with Racers Track Club among them.
Usain Bolt also appears on screen in The Everlasting Flame: Beijing 2008 (2009). The Instagram account had 14M followers when last counted in March 2026.
Recognition
Among his honours is the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year, won in 2013. Other wins include the Commander of the Order of Distinction (2008) and the Member of the Order of Jamaica (2009). His awards record shows 6 wins.
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
| Racers Track Club |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | L'Équipe Champion of Champions | Won | |
| 2013 | Best International Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2013 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year | Won | |
| 2012 | Bislett medal | Won | |
| 2009 | Member of the Order of Jamaica | Won | |
| 2008 | Commander of the Order of Distinction | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Everlasting Flame: Beijing 2008 | Film |
Usain Bolt on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 14.1M @usainbolt
- Engagement rate
- 0.24% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 33,747
- Average comments
- 325 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Usain Bolt Photos
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Photo: Eckhard Pecher (Arcimboldo) · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old is Usain Bolt?
Usain Bolt is 40 years old, born on 21 August 1986 in Sherwood Content.
What is Usain Bolt known for?
Usain Bolt is an athlete who has played for Central Coast Mariners FC.
How tall is Usain Bolt?
Usain Bolt is 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
What is Usain Bolt’s nationality?
Usain Bolt is Jamaican, born in Sherwood Content.
Has Usain Bolt won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including L'Équipe Champion of Champions (2016).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1189), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil · CC BY 3.0 br
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