ON HIS last public appearance seven months ago, Usain Bolt – the fastest human in history – was asked if he thought anybody would ever run quicker than he once did. This summer it will be 17 years ...
Back in 2024, Yohan Blake, the second-fastest man in history behind Usain Bolt, opened up before the Paris Olympics, saying, “My own country Jamaica doesn’t give me the respect. ” In 2025, he revealed ...
Chicago Tribune: Today in Sports History: Usain Bolt ends stellar career with injury
Today’s Sports Highlight in History: In 2017, Usain Bolt ends his stellar career in excruciating pain. The Jamaican great crumples to the track with a left-leg injury while chasing a final gold medal ...
Chicago Tribune: Today in Sports History: Jamaica’s Usain Bolt claims consecutive gold medals
Today’s Sports Highlight in History: In 2012, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt claims consecutive gold medals in the marquee track and field event at the Summer Games in London. Only about fifth-fastest of the ...
St. Louis American: Usain Bolt: Jamaican makes Olympic history with 100-meter triumph
A hilarious Olympic story featuring Simone Biles and sprint legend Usain Bolt during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Even the most decorated gymnast in history had a funny, star-struck moment when ...
Chicago Tribune: Today in Sports History: Usain Bolt sets the world record in the 100 meters
Today’s Sports Highlight in History: In 2008, Usain Bolt set the world record in the 100 meters with a time of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. Bolt is .02 seconds faster than the ...