Athlete
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986 in Sherwood Content, Jamaica. He won the World Athletics Championships gold medal at age 20 and won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics at 22.
Usain Bolt was born in 1986 and is currently 40 years old. Anyone born before 1986 is older than Usain.
Born
August 21, 1986
Sherwood Content, Jamaica
World pop: ~4.9B
Usain's age
40
Your age
20
Are you older than Usain Bolt?
No — Usain Bolt was born in 1986. You were born in 2006, making you 20 years younger.
At your age (20), Usain had already won the World Athletics Championships gold medal (at age 20), but hadn't yet won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics (at age 22).
Usain's Life Timeline
Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica. Growing up in a small town, he showed an early interest in sports, particularly cricket and football, but eventually focused on athletics. His talent became evident during his school years, where he began to excel in sprinting events, setting the stage for his future success.
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Bolt's career achievements are remarkable. He was 15 years old when he became the youngest world junior champion in history in 2002. At 20, he won his first Olympic gold medal in the 200m at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, followed by two more golds in the 100m and 4x100m relay. Over the next few years, he dominated the sport, winning three gold medals at the 2009 World Championships and setting the world record for the 100m with a time of 9.58 seconds, a record that still stands today.
Usain Bolt's legacy as the fastest man in the world is unparalleled. He retired from competitive athletics in 2017, leaving behind a record of eight Olympic gold medals and multiple world records. His charismatic personality and showmanship on the track have made him a global icon, inspiring future generations of athletes. Bolt continues to engage in various business ventures and philanthropic efforts, contributing to his lasting impact on sports and society.
Became the youngest world junior champion
Usain Bolt was 16 years old when he became the youngest world junior champion in history at the World Junior Championships in Kingston, Jamaica. This achievement marked the beginning of his illustrious career in athletics.
Usain Bolt was 16 years old when he became the youngest world junior champion in 2002. Are you older than Usain was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the World Athletics Championships gold medal
Usain Bolt was 20 years old when he won his first World Athletics Championships gold medal in the 200m event in 2006. This victory established him as a serious contender in the world of sprinting.
Usain Bolt was 20 years old when he won the World Athletics Championships gold medal in 2006. Are you older than Usain was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics
Usain Bolt was 22 years old when he won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, securing victories in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. His performance at these games catapulted him to international fame.
Usain Bolt was 22 years old when he won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Are you older than Usain was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Set the world record for the 100m
Usain Bolt was 23 years old when he set the world record for the 100m with a time of 9.58 seconds at the World Championships in Berlin. This record remains unbeaten and solidified his status as the fastest man in history.
Usain Bolt was 23 years old when he set the world record for the 100m in 2009. Are you older than Usain was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won three gold medals at the World Championships
Usain Bolt was 25 years old when he won three gold medals at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, further demonstrating his dominance in sprinting events.
Usain Bolt was 25 years old when he won three gold medals at the World Championships in 2011. Are you older than Usain was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the IAAF World Championships gold medal
Usain Bolt was 29 years old when he won the IAAF World Championships gold medal in the 100m event in 2015. This victory reaffirmed his position as a leading figure in athletics.
Usain Bolt was 29 years old when he won the IAAF World Championships gold medal in 2015. Are you older than Usain was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Retired from competitive athletics
Usain Bolt was 31 years old when he retired from competitive athletics after the 2017 World Championships in London. His retirement marked the end of an era in sprinting, leaving behind a legacy of excellence.
Usain Bolt was 31 years old when he retired from competitive athletics in 2017. Are you older than Usain was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 4 | |
| 1991 | 5 | |
| 1992 | 6 | |
| 1993 | 7 | |
| 1994 | 8 | |
| 1995 | 9 | |
| 1996 | 10 | |
| 1997 | 11 | |
| 1998 | 12 | |
| 1999 | 13 | |
| 2000 | 14 | |
| 2001 | 15 | |
| 2002 | 16 | became the youngest world junior champion |
| 2003 | 17 | |
| 2004 | 18 | |
| 2005 | 19 | |
| 2006 | 20 | won the World Athletics Championships gold medal |
| 2007 | 21 | |
| 2008 | 22 | won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics |
| 2009 | 23 | set the world record for the 100m |
| 2010 | 24 | |
| 2011 | 25 | won three gold medals at the World Championships |
| 2012 | 26 | |
| 2013 | 27 | |
| 2014 | 28 | |
| 2015 | 29 | won the IAAF World Championships gold medal |
| 2016 | 30 | |
| 2017 | 31 | retired from competitive athletics |
| 2018 | 32 | |
| 2019 | 33 | |
| 2020 | 34 | |
| 2021 | 35 | |
| 2022 | 36 | |
| 2023 | 37 | |
| 2024 | 38 | |
| 2025 | 39 | |
| 2026 | 40 |
