Usain Bolt Sends Inspirational Message After Recognition as Icon By Guinness World Records

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Usain Bolt Sends Inspirational Message After Recognition as Icon By Guinness World Records

Mark Kinyanjui 21:25 - 18.06.2025

Usain Bolt has sent an inspirational message to all aspiring record breakers worldwide after being recognised as an icon by the Guinnes Book of Records.

Track and field legend Usain Bolt has been officially named a Guinness World Records Icon, a prestigious honor marking the organization’s 70th anniversary. 

Recognized as the fastest man alive, Bolt joins a celebrated list of global sports stars whose achievements have left a lasting legacy.

The Guinness World Records Icons List celebrates individuals and milestones that have shaped history through extraordinary feats. Bolt now stands alongside fellow athletes such as LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Simone Biles, Zion Clark, and Laura Biondo.

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The award was presented to Bolt by Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records, in tribute to his groundbreaking impact on the world of athletics.

“I'm finally getting all the certificates, which will look great in my house,” Bolt said. “I'm happy to be an icon. 

A Record-Breaking Legacy

Usain Bolt Sends Inspirational Message After Recognition as Icon By Guinness World Records
Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter of all time.

“Everyone can be a part of this book. Get it, look through it, see what you can do, see the possibilities, and just try it—because the possibilities are endless.”

Usain Bolt's athletic dominance is backed by a remarkable list of world records and historic achievements. 

He set the fastest 100 metres time ever recorded at 9.58 seconds during the 2009 World Championships in Berlin—an astonishing feat that remains untouched to this day. 

At the same event, he also set the world record in the 200 metres, clocking an incredible 19.19 seconds.

Bolt is the only sprinter in history to win both the 100m and 200m Olympic titles at three consecutive Games—Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016—a feat that solidified his dominance on the global stage. 

He also contributed to Jamaica’s historic performance in the 4x100m relay, helping set a world record time of 36.84 seconds at the 2012 London Olympics.

Though one of his eight Olympic gold medals was later rescinded due to a teammate’s doping violation, Bolt remains one of the most decorated sprinters in history, with seven official Olympic golds to his name. 

His legacy extends beyond the track, inspiring millions around the world with his unmatched speed, magnetic charisma, and commitment to excellence.