Usain Bolt, born August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica, is the fastest man in history, holding world records in the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) set in 2009. A sprinter with eight Olympic golds (2008-2016) and 11 World Championship medals, he dominated track with his 6'5" frame and charisma. Bolt debuted professionally in 2004, retiring in 2017. Known as the "Lightning Bolt," he transformed athletics, also playing briefly in professional football.