‘Pray for Jamaica’ - Usain Bolt Left in Distress as Hurricane Melissa Threatens His Home

Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt has issued a heartfelt plea for support on social media after Hurricane Melissa caused significant flooding and damage across his home country.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist posted a simple but powerful image on his Instagram account with the message, "Pray for Jamaica," accompanied by a folded hands emoji to emphasize his call for solidarity.

According to storm tracking maps, the hurricane's path poses a direct threat to several of the island's most populated areas, including Kingston, Portland, Saint Mary, and Saint James. This trajectory places the homes of numerous high-profile figures at risk of severe damage.

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Among those whose properties lie in the potential impact zone is Olympic sprinting legend Bolt. Hours before the storm hit, Bolt shared the message of prayer for the safety of everyone in Jamaica. Other prominent Jamaicans from the capital, Kingston, with homes at risk include musicians Sean Paul and Damian Marley.

The storm also threatens international celebrity properties on the island. DJ Diplo's recording studio in Port Antonio is in the affected area, as is a home owned by fashion designer Ralph Lauren for nearly three decades. The former residence of the late James Bond author, Ian Fleming, could also be impacted.

Widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, Bolt still holds the world records in the men's 100m and 200m events. Since retiring, he has remained a prominent global figure, recently visiting India for the second time and attending the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Throughout his illustrious career, which spanned from the 2007 Osaka World Championships to his final appearance in London in 2017, Bolt amassed an incredible 14 World Championship medals. This includes a remarkable run of 11 gold medals between 2009 and 2015.