What is Usain Bolt's birth date?

Usain Bolt was born on 21 August 1986.

His full name is Usain St. Leo Bolt, and he was born in Sherwood Content, a small community in Trelawny, Jamaica. His parents, Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, ran a local grocery shop, while young Usain played cricket and football as well as running.

Bolt’s birthday is sometimes confused with dates from his competitive career. He became globally famous at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won the 100 metres and 200 metres in world-record times. The 200-metre final took place on 20 August 2008, one day before his 22nd birthday.

Bolt went on to become an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and an eleven-time World Champion. He retired from athletics in 2017, but remains the world-record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay. His nickname, “Lightning Bolt,” reflects both his speed and his worldwide sporting image.