Usain Bolt

Athlete

1986-08-21

Quotes by Usain Bolt

• The three-peat has never been attempted, ever, and for me, I think it will add to my legendary status. I want to become one of the greatest athletes ever to have competed in any sport, so for me, that's what it means.

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• The 100m is never stressful.

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• I've tried my hardest to bribe my chef, but my team have been clever and hired someone who not only is not bribeable but who chases me round the house and makes sure I eat what he's cooked, and he lays out my vitamin pills and supplements in front of me so I can't 'forget' to take them.

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• You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you're famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you.

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• If Queen Elizabeth knighthooded me and I would get the title Sir Usain Bolt. That sounds very nice.

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• People always say I'm a legend, but I'm not. Not until I've defended my Olympic titles. That's when I've decided I'll be a legend.

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• I was playing cricket first and my cricket coach was the one that introduced me to track and field.

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• All I have to do is to work on transition and technique.

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• I've learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax and think about video games, what I'm gonna do after the race, what I'm gonna do just to chill. Stuff like that to relax a little before the race.

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• It's always a wake-up call to get beaten.

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• Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you're growing up, you're walking down the street, you've got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can't pass one person.

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• I really want to try soccer after I retire because I've watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.

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• It's a great feat for me to have broken my world record.

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• I'd like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

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