The name Usain Bolt brings back a lot of memories. Visuals of what seemed like a cheetah in Jamaican jersey setting the tracks on fire come to mind. Owing to his impeccable talent on the track, Bolt became synonymous with world records. Participating in the Olympics, the 38-year-old won eight gold medals to seal his place as the greatest sprinter of modern times. And if that was not enough, the Jamaican champion has some incredible records that still stand intact. After all, who can forget Bolt’s thumping 100m timing of 9:58s! Over the years many have tried to eclipse the record, but none could do it. He was simply untouchable. Beating Bolt sounded humanly impossible.
And this clearly pointed out that Usain Bolt was special. Right from his childhood, he could sense that he was a notch above the rest. In a recent appearance on Meet The Mitchells, the track and field legend was asked about the exact moment he realized his potential. Reflecting on the same, Bolt stated that he started to notice some small things right from the beginning. “You know, as a junior, when I came up, I was so good with a little bit of training. Beating them from-from f- nobody can beat me,” said Bolt while getting a reality check. Now that is some confidence that only suits the man that Usain Bolt is!
Surely enough, Bolt’s conviction and confidence in himself made him compete in the senior trials at a very young age. “Yeah, me win senior trials, right? At 16 and 17. So I was at a level where me feel like, man, this easy, you know, because I felt like this was it. Beat circuit easy, right? You understand?” narrated the 38-year-old. And he indeed made everything look super easy going forward in his career. By virtue of his incredible skills, Bolt was often referred to as an ‘alien.’
What sweetens the deal for the track and field community is that Bolt is au naturel. Numerous drug tests throughout his illustrious career and not one of them came back positive. This is probably the biggest flex ever for an athlete of his stature. What’s more, he has spoken up against drug use in athletics publicly! His career can be attributed to sheer skill, determination, and support from the likes of his family and of course, coach Glen Mills. But not all of it has been pretty.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 18: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the Men’s 200m Final on Day 13 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 18, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
However, staying out of controversy all throughout his life, Bolt never had a test result come back positive. Unfortunately, as Bolt never indulged in controversies, he unknowingly signed up for one post his retirement. Wreaking havoc on his finances, the fraud with Usain Bolt is making the headlines at the moment.
Usain Bolt fights financial nightmare as track legend struggles with massive $12M loss
Usain Bolt’s ongoing financial turmoil has taken a frustrating turn as he continues to seek answers about the staggering $12.7 million he lost in an investment scam. Nearly two years since the revelation, the Jamaican sprint icon remains in limbo. And there is no sign of getting his stolen funds recovered. Despite his global stature, he finds himself battling bureaucracy, unanswered questions, and what his attorney describes as an attempt to shift blame onto him. Bolt however, hasn’t remained quiet. The 38-year-old has made sure he is listened to!
In a recent statement, Usain Bolt acknowledged his growing frustration, saying, “But now, at some point, I have to start saying something. Now I have to be careful because now you’re looking at everybody sideways.” His lawyer, Linton P. Gordon has chosen to escalate the fight. He had to point fingers at those who should have protected investors like Bolt. In a formal communication, Gordon emphasized that the Financial Services Commission’s (FSC) appointed manager, Ken Tomlinson, found records confirming Bolt’s transactions with Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). This revelation directly contradicts suggestions that Bolt’s investments never reached the firm.
DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Usain Bolt pauses during a training of Borussia Dortmund on March 23, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Further adding to the complex situation, Bolt’s legal team has accused the Jamaican government of failing to safeguard its citizens. Gordon’s latest mail highlighted what he calls an “organized effort to shift blame onto The Honorable Usain Bolt for his loss—when he is guilty of nothing more than investing in the country that he loves.” The attorney further stressed that this was not a case of negligence but a systemic failure. More so because SSL was a government-accredited entity under FSC regulation.
With mounting frustration and no resolution in sight, the track and field sensation upsettingly remains entangled in a financial fiasco that continues to damage his post-retirement plans. The track legend’s battle is no longer just about recovering his lost millions. Rather, it has now taken a turn into a broader fight against the forces that failed him and countless others. Whether justice will be served remains an open question. But for now, the nightmare continues.
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