Usain Bolt: Fast As lightning

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Arguably the most celebrated sportsman in the world, Usain 'Lightning' Bolt elevated himself to iconic stature with his incredible world record 100-metre runs and unbelievable performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has been touted as the saviour of track and field athletics and ambassador for his native Jamaica, the Caribbean and the entire global African diaspora. His story, told by the British sports journalist Mike Rowbottom, is an inspiration to all.

Mike Rowbottom is a freelance journalist who writes widely on sport, and whose current job titles include chief features writer on www.insidethegames.biz. He has covered the last five summer Olympics and four Winter Olympics for The Independent, for whom he wrote a weekly humorous column for seven years. He has also worked for the Daily Mail, The Observer, The Times, The Guardian and the late lamented Sunday Correspondent. He co-authored the autobiography of Olympic 400m silver medalist Roger Black, entitled How Long's The Course?