The Life and Works of Sprinting Phenome: Usain Bolt

📜 QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Learning the mind is as important as understanding the body”

-Usain Bolt

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👋 Hey Speedsters!

Quoting Usain Bolt again? Yes! Because as promised, today we are here to present you yet again with a Special Edition newsletter on our favorite legend: Usain Bolt! Who despite hanging up his running boots years ago, remains to be the most coveted track star in the world 🌍.

For many of you who aren’t aware, it was his birthday this month! (August 21), and so, we decided to make this edition all about the legendary athlete. While in our previous newsletters, we brought you exclusive news coming straight from EssentiallySports’ Paris Olympics archives; today, we’ll keep the celebration going as we cherish the works and life of the Lightning Bolt. Excited? So are we!

Two Olympic seasons (4+4 years) since the legend retired and his title of ‘fastest man alive‘ is still untouched! Many speculated that this year we might find someone who takes his legacy forward. But it seems there still time for the next Usain Bolt in the making! After all, it’s USAIN BOLT! What made him the legend he is and so much so that it is practically impossible to beat his records? Let’s dive in as we share everything about how a kid from Sherwood Content with a humble background reached the summit of the sport.