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<h2 style="text-align: center">Noah Lyles Net Worth 2024: Earnings, Endorsements, Investments, and More</h2>
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Noah Lyles is one of the most decorated track and field athletes. He is also one of the fastest men in the world. Lyles is known for his 100-meter and 200-meter finesse. He is the current world champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter categories and also helped Team USA win the 4x100 world title.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Noah Lyles Net Worth: How Much the Olympian Will Earn in 2025</h2>
As of 2024, Noah Lyles’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His primary earning sources are mainly the cash prizes that he won during the various track and field events, and he also earns through brand promotions. His consistent victories in track events along with top performance in the Diamond League, accompanied by other international competitions have added significantly to his wealth. Another major source of his recent income is his endorsement deal with brands like Adidas, Red Bull, Omega, Coca-Cola, Visa, etc. His net worth kicked off at the age of 19 when he had a huge collaboration with sporting apparel giant Adidas.

Meanwhile, Lyles also has invested in real estate properties and made a good amount of money with his endorsement deals through his social media accounts. With his growing presence in the digital world and the launch of his podcast, <em>‘Beyond The Records’</em> in December 2024, the brand value of Lyles is expected to grow further. His net worth is further expected to grow with his possible venture into fashion and music. For both of which he has shown keen interest.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where Is Noah Lyles From: Know More About Him, His Early Life and His Family</h2>
Born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida, Noah Lyles began his athletic journey as a gymnast during his early years. Then he transitioned to track and field at the age of 12 and kept excelling in the sport. Both his parents, Keisha Caine and Kevin Lyles, were track and field athletes and competed for Seton Hall University.

Lyles' father was a member of the team that emerged victorious in the 4x400-meter relay event at the 1995 world championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. Noah Lyles pursued his education at the T. C. Williams High School currently known as Alexandria City High School while simultaneously honing his track and field skills.

Lyles has a younger brother named Josephus Lyles, who is also a renowned track and field runner. Josephus went to T. C. Williams High School, and in 2016, he signed a deal with Adidas along with his elder brother and embarked on his professional journey.

Josephus was part of the team that won the 4x400-meter relay at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Eugene. He also secured a bronze and a silver in 200 meters and 400 meters, respectively, at the 2015 World Youth Championships. In addition to this, he also clinched a bronze medal in the 200-meter event at the 2022 NACAC Championships.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How Has His Track and Field Journey Been So Far? A Look at His Career</h2>
Noah Lyles rose to prominence when he stood atop the podium at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in the 200-meter event. During his Olympic trials in 2016, Lyles failed to qualify in the 100-meter event, but he managed to make it to the 200-meter event after winning the semi-finals, and he created history after placing fourth with a sensational finish of 20.09 seconds and breaking the 31-year-old record in the national high school category.

He secured gold and silver in 100 meters and 200 meters, respectively, at the Pan American U20 Championships. And in 2017, Lyles broke the indoor 300-meter world record after posting a finish of 31.87 seconds at the US Indoor Championships.

In 2018, he achieved two gold medals in the 100 meters and 4x100 meters, respectively, at the Continental Cup. Moreover, he stands out as one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the Diamond League, having clinched the league finals five times.

His first victory came in 2017 with a gold in the 200 meters, followed by another gold in the same event the following year. In 2019, he accomplished a remarkable double triumph in both the 100 meters and 200 meters, marking a significant milestone in his career. Additionally, he secured victory in the 200-meter Diamond League finals in 2022, making him one of the most successful Diamond League runners.

His journey to the World Championships is nothing short of a dream. Lyles became the world champion for the first time in 2019 in Doha. He won the 200-meter heat after clocking a stupendous time of 19.83 seconds, leaving behind the likes of Andre De Grasse and Lex Quinez.

Later in the same event, he also helped Team USA win the 4x100-meter relay event. In 2022, he replicated his 2019 performance at Hayward Field Eugene and again became the world champion in the 200 meters after a 19.31-second finish. In 2021, Lyles also managed to claim an Olympic medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after his 19.74-second finish in the 200 meters.

In August 2023, during the Budapest World Athletics Championships, he <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-olympics-news-nba-news-american-hero-noah-lyles-receives-huge-honor-in-nyc-amidst-clash-with-nba-world/" target="_self" rel="noopener">achieved a remarkable feat</a> by winning both the 100-meter and 200-meter titles with times of 9.83 seconds and 19.52 seconds, respectively.

Not only this, he also helped his team win the 4x100-meter relay title against Italy and Jamaica. He became <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-noah-lyles-enters-big-leagues-with-usain-bolt-justin-gatlin-and-tyson-gay-after-his-historic-run-at-world-athletics-championship/" target="_self" rel="noopener">only the seventh man after Usain Bolt</a>, Maurice Greene, Justin Gatlin, and Tyson Gay to become a double world champion. He also became only the second runner after Usain Bolt to achieve a sprint triple.

Lyles continued his success by <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-athletics-news-olympics-news-very-jealous-of-track-noah-lyles-historic-win-grabs-attention-of-former-swimming-sensation-as-he-stays-hooked-to-zurich-diamond-league/" target="_self" rel="noopener">winning the 200-meter heat at the Zurich Diamond League</a> on August 31, immediately following his achievements at the world championships. Again on September 16, finished in second position in the Diamond League at the Prefontaine Classic in 100 meters.

Noah started his 2024 season by registering his win at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Boston in 60 meters on 4th February. He clocked 6.44 seconds as his personal best. In less than 15 days, on 17th February, Lyles set his new personal best in 60 meters by clocking 6.43 seconds in the USA Indoor Championships.

Here as well he finished in the first position. Again, on 1st March he clocked near to his personal best in the World Athletics Indoor Championships but this time he had to satisfy himself with a silver medal.

In June, he qualified for the Paris Olympics by finishing in 1st position at the USA Olympics Trials for both 100 as well as 200 meters. Just before the Olympics on 20th July, he finally won 100 meters in London Athletics Meet, Diamond League with 9.81 seconds finish.

In the Paris Olympics, he won gold in 100 meters and set a personal best record time of 9.79 seconds. While in 200 meters he finished at third place by clocking 19.70 seconds.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Awards, Accolades, and Achievements</h2>
Holds the national record in 200 meters: 19.31 seconds

Broke Usain Bolt's record of most wins under 20 seconds: 39 times

2024 Paris Olympics: Gold 100 meter, Bronze 200-meter

2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold 100-meter, 200-meter, 4x100-meter

2022 Eugene World Championships: Gold 200-meter

2022 Diamond League: Gold 200-meter

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze 200-meter

2019 Doha World Championships: Gold 200-meter and 4x100-meter relay

2019 Diamond League: Gold-100 meter and 200-meter

2018 Diamond League: Gold 200-meter

2017 IAAF Diamond League: Gold 200-meter
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who Are His Rivals? Noah Lyles’s Rivalry With the Olympic Greats</h2>
On July 23rd, 2023, Noah Lyles broke Usain Bolt's record for most 200-meter wins under 20 seconds at the London Diamond League. He made history as the first sprinter in the world to complete 200-meter heats in under 20 seconds, achieving this remarkable feat a record 35 times (at present the record set by Noah stands at 39). He achieved this remarkable feat when he finished his 200-meter heat in 19.47 seconds in London.

Also, at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Noah secured gold in 100 meters, 200 meters as well as 4x100 meters. After Usain Bolt, Noah became the first one to do so. In addition to this, Noah has made a bold promise to surpass Usain Bolt's 200-meter record of 19.19 seconds. He has made several close attempts, but the record is yet to be broken.

He is one of those runners who idolizes Bolt and once had an encounter with him as well. <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-after-fifteen-years-of-triumph-noah-lyles-steals-usain-bolts-long-standing-record-of-hundred-m-and-two-hundred-m-glory-at-world-athletics-championship/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Lyles and Bolt met during the Racers Grand Prix 2023</a>, when Lyles won his race, Bolt was present in the dugout. Bolt and Lyles exchanged a high-five and a warm hug. During their conversation, Bolt expressed his admiration for Lyles and encouraged him to maintain his positive attitude, emphasizing its importance in the sport.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Media Trial: Controversies, Feuds, and More</h2>
Apart from his decorated track and field career, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-nba-basketball-news-following-his-temporary-silence-noah-lyles-ends-nba-slant-with-a-bold-take-the-world-is-very-much-on-my-side/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Lyles also garnered scrutiny after his comments about NBA</a> champions in August 2023. In a post-event interview (World Athletics Championships 2023), Lyles shared his opinion about NBA champions calling themselves world champions. To this, Lyles replied, <em>"World champions of what?" </em>He stated that the league takes place only in the United States, and they should not call themselves the world champions. He also added that he loves the United States but it's not the entire world.

He was heavily criticized for his statements by NBA stars like Juan Toscano-Anderson, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant, who said that Lyles has lost his mind and needs help. Some other NBA players, like Aaron Gordon, even issued an open challenge to Lyles for a 200-meter heat. Apart from the NBA players, he was also trolled by the fans. These NBA legends were also joined by the famous Canadian rapper and singer Drake, who said, "<em>He thought this speech was gonna be so hard in the mirror the night before? now the whole league doesn't rate u</em>."

However, it was not a one-sided battle for Lyles, as he garnered support from his track and field counterparts, Fred Kerley and Rai Benjamin. While Benjamin tweeted in support of Lyles and wrote <em>"NBA triggered dawg," </em>and Kerley also tweeted a cryptic message on his Twitter, Sha'Carri Richardson and Emmanuel Acho have also tweeted in support of Lyles. Apart from track and field, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-basketball-news-nba-news-nfl-news-dont-respect-him-former-nfl-quarterback-sides-with-noah-lyles-destroying-drake-and-nba-stars-for-calling-out-america/https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-basketball-news-nba-news-nfl-news-dont-respect-him-former-nfl-quarterback-sides-with-noah-lyles-destroying-drake-and-nba-stars-for-calling-out-america/" target="_self" rel="noopener">he was also backed by NFL quarterback</a> Robert Griffin III, who said that Lyles was right.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Who Is His Partner? A Glance at His Dating History</h2>
Noah Lyles is currently dating Jamaican 400-meter runner Junelle Bromfield, who hails from Black River, Jamaica. She is constantly spotted with Lyles and is often seen <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-athletics-news-olympics-news-after-skipping-on-congratulating-shacarri-richardson-noah-lyles-girlfriend-flies-almost-four-thousand-miles-to-make-the-perfect-landing/" target="_self" rel="noopener">supporting Lyles at the stadiums</a>. She started her career in the 400-meter and 4-meter hurdles at the Under-18 CARIFTA Games. She later shifted to 400 meters and kept working on her track and field skills.

She was also part of the Jamaican team that won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 4x400-meter relay. Apart from this, she has multiple 4x400-meter titles, like the 2022 World Indoor Championships, and has also won two golds in the 400-meter and 400-meter hurdles at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games.

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Lyles and Bromfield crossed paths in 2017. They started dating each other in December 2022 and swiftly became a beloved couple on the internet. Both of them recently celebrated their first anniversary in 2023.
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Lyles took to Instagram to share a reel and wrote, "<em>Could be forever." </em>Lyles also shared pictures with her on International Girlfriend Day, accompanied by a lovely caption. Both of them share pictures together quite frequently, making them one of track and field's most endearing couples.

Following Lyles' triumphant achievement of three world championship victories in 2023, he took a break from his rigorous athletic schedule and embarked on a vacation with Bromfield. The couple enjoyed a leisurely bicycle ride during their getaway, and Bromfield shared the snapshots of their vacation on her Instagram.

In October 2024, the couple got engaged and shared the same on their respective Instagram handles.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Noah Lyles’s Success in the Fashion World</h2>
Apart from his track and field endeavors, Lyles is equally popular for putting his best foot forward in terms of fashion. His distinctive aerodynamic haircuts and bold attire choices have become synonymous with his persona. He views fashion as a means of self-expression and seeks to extend his influence beyond track and field, making a mark in the fashion world.
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Lyles made a memorable appearance at the 2021 Met Gala in a striking white pastel suit, grabbing the attention of the world for his fashion choices.

In September 2023, he attended the Milan Fashion Week where he walked the ramp just like a model. During the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, he showed off his new look, which featured a new aerodynamic hairstyle.

Again in September 2024, he turned heads by posting his pictures wearing white casuals during New York Fashion Week.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Unprecedented Fame: Know More Docseries Around Him</h2>
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NBC Sports premiered its first docuseries on Noah Lyles on August 18, 2023. The series, titled <em>"Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project," </em>dropped just before the commencement of the 2023 World Athletics Championships. The series is available on Peacock for the American audience, while it is posted on the World Athletics YouTube channel for the rest of the world. The series is a sneak peek into some of Noah Lyles's major track and field victories and also provides an insight into his training sessions. The second part of the series released in September 2023.

The popular streaming platform Netflix released a documentary series titled, <em>“SPRINT”</em> on July 2nd, 2024. In addition to Noah, it features other sprinters as well like Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Marcell Jacobs, etc. The show has covered athletics extensively. More so, a Netflix crew, along with their cameras and boom mics, followed the various runners during their events. Thus, it gives a glimpse of their training, rivalries, and everyday life. The second season of the series which featured Noah as well was released on 13th November 2024.
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Noah Lyles Net Worth 2024: Earnings, Endorsements, Investments, and More BUDAPEST, HUNGARY &#8211; AUGUST 26: Noah Lyles of Team United States reacts after winning the Men&#8217;s 4x100m Relay Final during day eight of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 26, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Noah Lyles is one of the most decorated track and field athletes. He is also one of the fastest men in the world. Lyles is known for his 100-meter and 200-meter finesse. He is the current world champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter categories and also helped Team USA win the 4&#215;100 world title. Noah Lyles Net Worth: How Much the Olympian Will Earn in 2025 As of 2024, Noah Lyles’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His primary earning sources are mainly the cash prizes that he won during the various track and field events, and he also earns through brand promotions. His consistent victories in track events along with top performance in the Diamond League, accompanied by other international competitions have added significantly to his wealth. Another major source of his recent income is his endorsement deal with brands like Adidas, Red Bull, Omega, Coca-Cola, Visa, etc. His net worth kicked off at the age of 19 when he had a huge collaboration with sporting apparel giant Adidas. Meanwhile, Lyles also has invested in real estate properties and made a good amount of money with his endorsement deals through his social media accounts. With his growing presence in the digital world and the launch of his podcast, ‘Beyond The Records’ in December 2024, the brand value of Lyles is expected to grow further. His net worth is further expected to grow with his possible venture into fashion and music. For both of which he has shown keen interest. Where Is Noah Lyles From: Know More About Him, His Early Life and His Family Born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida, Noah Lyles began his athletic journey as a gymnast during his early years. Then he transitioned to track and field at the age of 12 and kept excelling in the sport. Both his parents, Keisha Caine and Kevin Lyles, were track and field athletes and competed for Seton Hall University. Lyles&#8217; father was a member of the team that emerged victorious in the 4&#215;400-meter relay event at the 1995 world championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. Noah Lyles pursued his education at the T. C. Williams High School currently known as Alexandria City High School while simultaneously honing his track and field skills. Lyles has a younger brother named Josephus Lyles, who is also a renowned track and field runner. Josephus went to T. C. Williams High School, and in 2016, he signed a deal with Adidas along with his elder brother and embarked on his professional journey. Josephus was part of the team that won the 4&#215;400-meter relay at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Eugene. He also secured a bronze and a silver in 200 meters and 400 meters, respectively, at the 2015 World Youth Championships. In addition to this, he also clinched a bronze medal in the 200-meter event at the 2022 NACAC Championships. How Has His Track and Field Journey Been So Far? A Look at His Career Noah Lyles rose to prominence when he stood atop the podium at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in the 200-meter event. During his Olympic trials in 2016, Lyles failed to qualify in the 100-meter event, but he managed to make it to the 200-meter event after winning the semi-finals, and he created history after placing fourth with a sensational finish of 20.09 seconds and breaking the 31-year-old record in the national high school category. He secured gold and silver in 100 meters and 200 meters, respectively, at the Pan American U20 Championships. And in 2017, Lyles broke the indoor 300-meter world record after posting a finish of 31.87 seconds at the US Indoor Championships. In 2018, he achieved two gold medals in the 100 meters and 4&#215;100 meters, respectively, at the Continental Cup. Moreover, he stands out as one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the Diamond League, having clinched the league finals five times. His first victory came in 2017 with a gold in the 200 meters, followed by another gold in the same event the following year. In 2019, he accomplished a remarkable double triumph in both the 100 meters and 200 meters, marking a significant milestone in his career. Additionally, he secured victory in the 200-meter Diamond League finals in 2022, making him one of the most successful Diamond League runners. His journey to the World Championships is nothing short of a dream. Lyles became the world champion for the first time in 2019 in Doha. He won the 200-meter heat after clocking a stupendous time of 19.83 seconds, leaving behind the likes of Andre De Grasse and Lex Quinez. Later in the same event, he also helped Team USA win the 4&#215;100-meter relay event. In 2022, he replicated his 2019 performance at Hayward Field Eugene and again became the world champion in the 200 meters after a 19.31-second finish. In 2021, Lyles also managed to claim an Olympic medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after his 19.74-second finish in the 200 meters. In August 2023, during the Budapest World Athletics Championships, he achieved a remarkable feat by winning both the 100-meter and 200-meter titles with times of 9.83 seconds and 19.52 seconds, respectively. Not only this, he also helped his team win the 4&#215;100-meter relay title against Italy and Jamaica. He became only the seventh man after Usain Bolt, Maurice Greene, Justin Gatlin, and Tyson Gay to become a double world champion. He also became only the second runner after Usain Bolt to achieve a sprint triple. Lyles continued his success by winning the 200-meter heat at the Zurich Diamond League on August 31, immediately following his achievements at the world championships. Again on September 16, finished in second position in the Diamond League at the Prefontaine Classic in 100 meters. Noah started his 2024 season by registering his win at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Boston in 60 meters on 4th February. He clocked 6.44 seconds as his personal best. In less than 15 days, on 17th February, Lyles set his new personal best in 60 meters by clocking 6.43 seconds in the USA Indoor Championships. Here as well he finished in the first position. Again, on 1st March he clocked near to his personal best in the World Athletics Indoor Championships but this time he had to satisfy himself with a silver medal. In June, he qualified for the Paris Olympics by finishing in 1st position at the USA Olympics Trials for both 100 as well as 200 meters. Just before the Olympics on 20th July, he finally won 100 meters in London Athletics Meet, Diamond League with 9.81 seconds finish. In the Paris Olympics, he won gold in 100 meters and set a personal best record time of 9.79 seconds. While in 200 meters he finished at third place by clocking 19.70 seconds. Awards, Accolades, and Achievements Holds the national record in 200 meters: 19.31 seconds Broke Usain Bolt&#8217;s record of most wins under 20 seconds: 39 times 2024 Paris Olympics: Gold 100 meter, Bronze 200-meter 2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold 100-meter, 200-meter, 4&#215;100-meter 2022 Eugene World Championships: Gold 200-meter 2022 Diamond League: Gold 200-meter 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze 200-meter 2019 Doha World Championships: Gold 200-meter and 4&#215;100-meter relay 2019 Diamond League: Gold-100 meter and 200-meter 2018 Diamond League: Gold 200-meter 2017 IAAF Diamond League: Gold 200-meter Who Are His Rivals? Noah Lyles’s Rivalry With the Olympic Greats On July 23rd, 2023, Noah Lyles broke Usain Bolt&#8217;s record for most 200-meter wins under 20 seconds at the London Diamond League. He made history as the first sprinter in the world to complete 200-meter heats in under 20 seconds, achieving this remarkable feat a record 35 times (at present the record set by Noah stands at 39). He achieved this remarkable feat when he finished his 200-meter heat in 19.47 seconds in London. Also, at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Noah secured gold in 100 meters, 200 meters as well as 4&#215;100 meters. After Usain Bolt, Noah became the first one to do so. In addition to this, Noah has made a bold promise to surpass Usain Bolt&#8217;s 200-meter record of 19.19 seconds. He has made several close attempts, but the record is yet to be broken. He is one of those runners who idolizes Bolt and once had an encounter with him as well. Lyles and Bolt met during the Racers Grand Prix 2023, when Lyles won his race, Bolt was present in the dugout. Bolt and Lyles exchanged a high-five and a warm hug. During their conversation, Bolt expressed his admiration for Lyles and encouraged him to maintain his positive attitude, emphasizing its importance in the sport. Media Trial: Controversies, Feuds, and More Apart from his decorated track and field career, Lyles also garnered scrutiny after his comments about NBA champions in August 2023. In a post-event interview (World Athletics Championships 2023), Lyles shared his opinion about NBA champions calling themselves world champions. To this, Lyles replied, &#8220;World champions of what?&#8221; He stated that the league takes place only in the United States, and they should not call themselves the world champions. He also added that he loves the United States but it&#8217;s not the entire world. He was heavily criticized for his statements by NBA stars like Juan Toscano-Anderson, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant, who said that Lyles has lost his mind and needs help. Some other NBA players, like Aaron Gordon, even issued an open challenge to Lyles for a 200-meter heat. Apart from the NBA players, he was also trolled by the fans. These NBA legends were also joined by the famous Canadian rapper and singer Drake, who said, &#8220;He thought this speech was gonna be so hard in the mirror the night before? now the whole league doesn&#8217;t rate u.&#8221; However, it was not a one-sided battle for Lyles, as he garnered support from his track and field counterparts, Fred Kerley and Rai Benjamin. While Benjamin tweeted in support of Lyles and wrote &#8220;NBA triggered dawg,&#8221; and Kerley also tweeted a cryptic message on his Twitter, Sha&#8217;Carri Richardson and Emmanuel Acho have also tweeted in support of Lyles. Apart from track and field, he was also backed by NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who said that Lyles was right. Who Is His Partner? A Glance at His Dating History Noah Lyles is currently dating Jamaican 400-meter runner Junelle Bromfield, who hails from Black River, Jamaica. She is constantly spotted with Lyles and is often seen supporting Lyles at the stadiums. She started her career in the 400-meter and 4-meter hurdles at the Under-18 CARIFTA Games. She later shifted to 400 meters and kept working on her track and field skills. She was also part of the Jamaican team that won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 4&#215;400-meter relay. Apart from this, she has multiple 4&#215;400-meter titles, like the 2022 World Indoor Championships, and has also won two golds in the 400-meter and 400-meter hurdles at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games. Lyles and Bromfield crossed paths in 2017. They started dating each other in December 2022 and swiftly became a beloved couple on the internet. Both of them recently celebrated their first anniversary in 2023.    Lyles took to Instagram to share a reel and wrote, &#8220;Could be forever.&#8221; Lyles also shared pictures with her on International Girlfriend Day, accompanied by a lovely caption. Both of them share pictures together quite frequently, making them one of track and field&#8217;s most endearing couples. Following Lyles&#8217; triumphant achievement of three world championship victories in 2023, he took a break from his rigorous athletic schedule and embarked on a vacation with Bromfield. The couple enjoyed a leisurely bicycle ride during their getaway, and Bromfield shared the snapshots of their vacation on her Instagram. In October 2024, the couple got engaged and shared the same on their respective Instagram handles.    Noah Lyles’s Success in the Fashion World Apart from his track and field endeavors, Lyles is equally popular for putting his best foot forward in terms of fashion. His distinctive aerodynamic haircuts and bold attire choices have become synonymous with his persona. He views fashion as a means of self-expression and seeks to extend his influence beyond track and field, making a mark in the fashion world. Lyles made a memorable appearance at the 2021 Met Gala in a striking white pastel suit, grabbing the attention of the world for his fashion choices. In September 2023, he attended the Milan Fashion Week where he walked the ramp just like a model. During the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, he showed off his new look, which featured a new aerodynamic hairstyle. Again in September 2024, he turned heads by posting his pictures wearing white casuals during New York Fashion Week. Unprecedented Fame: Know More Docseries Around Him NBC Sports premiered its first docuseries on Noah Lyles on August 18, 2023. The series, titled &#8220;Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project,&#8221; dropped just before the commencement of the 2023 World Athletics Championships. The series is available on Peacock for the American audience, while it is posted on the World Athletics YouTube channel for the rest of the world. The series is a sneak peek into some of Noah Lyles&#8217;s major track and field victories and also provides an insight into his training sessions. The second part of the series released in September 2023. The popular streaming platform Netflix released a documentary series titled, “SPRINT” on July 2nd, 2024. In addition to Noah, it features other sprinters as well like Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Marcell Jacobs, etc. The show has covered athletics extensively. More so, a Netflix crew, along with their cameras and boom mics, followed the various runners during their events. Thus, it gives a glimpse of their training, rivalries, and everyday life. The second season of the series which featured Noah as well was released on 13th November 2024.  Name &#8211; Noah Lyles  Born &#8211; July 18, 1997  Place of Birth &#8211; Gainesville, Florida, United States  Nationality &#8211; American  Education &#8211; Alexandria City High School  Parents &#8211; Father: Kevin Lyles, Mother: Keisha Caine  Height &#8211; 5&#8217;9&#8221;  Weight &#8211; 155 lbs  Partner &#8211; Junelle Bromfield  Kids &#8211; No    Social Media &#8211; Instagram: @noahlyles, Twitter: @noahlyles

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<h1>Usain Bolt</h1>
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Usain Bolt 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
"Lightning Bolt", Usain Bolt is the greatest sprinter of all time. His performances during 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics remain legendary. He is the current world record holder in the 100 and 200-meter races. After winning eight gold medals in the Olympics, Bolt announced his retirement from athletics to focus on other dreams.

His net worth stands at $90 million, and makes around $20 million annually. Staggeringly, he made $2.2 million for just appearing on race tracks and winning those races. However, due to fraudulent activities reported against Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), Bolt lost around $13 million earlier this year.

Following his retirement, the endorsement deals came for Bolt at a rapid pace. His first sponsor was Puma back when they signed him in 2002. Digicel, a mobile company, became his next favorite sponsor. The Puma contract which initially started from $1.5 million rose to $10 million.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1270954 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2022-10-19-at-1.36.30-PM.jpeg" alt="" width="800" height="533" />

He later signed deals with Gatorade, Hublot, Virgin, and Visa. He launched his own design of headphones named Soul Electronics. Bolt earns $9 million dollars for just wearing Puma shoes. All Nippon Airways, Enertor, and Australian telecom company Optus were other endorsement deals he signed. Moreover, he started his own company named Mobility while also having a shaving brand- Champion Shave.

He released a new album named <em>'Country Yutes'</em> with his friend Nugent 'NJ' Walker and contributes to different charity organizations.
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt's early life</strong></h2>
Bolt was born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica on 21st August 1986 to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt. He has a brother Sadiki and a sister Sherine. His parents ran a local grocery store in the little Jamaican town.

The sprinter played cricket and soccer apart from athletics. He kept his passion for football throughout his career and is still an avid Manchester United fan.

He attended Waldensia Primary where he showed his undoubted potential in sprinting competitions. After that, he attended the William Knibb Memorial High School where his cricket coach saw his speed and urged him to focus on athletics. Pablo McNeil and Dwayne Jarrett coached Bolt to become a sprinter.
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt's magnificent track and field career</strong></h2>
Significantly, he received his first medal during the high school annual championships in 2001 as he took the silver medal in 200m with a time of 22.04 seconds. At age 16, he became the first teenager to come under the 20s time barrier and posted a time of 19.93.

He made his first appearance on the world stage at the 2001 IAAF World Youth Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. Though he failed to qualify for the finals in the 200 m event, he still set a new personal best of 21.73 s.

In the 2002 World Junior Championships, he covered the 200 m distance in the timeframe of 20.61 s and became the youngest world junior medalist ever. Following his momentous victory in 2002, he won four golds at the 2003 CARIFTA Games and was awarded the Austin Sealy Trophy for the most outstanding athlete of the games. <sup id="cite_ref-carifta1_40-0" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-carifta2_41-0" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"></sup>He won another gold at the 2003 World Youth Championships. However, despite all those early successes, a hamstring injury affected his performance as he finished last at the 2004 Athens Olympics heats for 200 meters. More heartbreak followed as Bolt finished last in the 2005 Track and Field World Championships.

[caption id="attachment_761704" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761704 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-166165212.jpg" alt="Usain Bolt" width="1920" height="1280" /> Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts as he wins the Olympic mens 200m final in a new world record time in the Birds Nest stadium, Beijing on August 20th 2008 in Beijing, China (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book "In The Moment" published June 2012[/caption]

After struggling with injuries, Bolt reappeared for the 2007 World Championships where he grabbed the silver medal in the 200-meter race. After seeing what he could do, Bolt wanted to compete in the 100-meters as well.

Thus, he made his grand entry on the 3rd of May 2008. Notably, he set a time of 9.72 seconds to claim a sensational 100-meter victory.

Beijing Olympics 2008 saw him winning three gold medals in the 100, 200, and 4 × 100 meters; however, he was stripped of the relay gold after an athlete failed a drug test. He created a world record in both the 100m and 200m races by setting a time of 9.69 and 19.30 respectively. The signature Bolt pose made its debut at the Beijing Olympics.

Remarkably, he improved on his world record at the 2009 World Championships after setting a time of 9.58 and 19.19 in both the aforementioned races. Bolt clocked a top speed of 27.8 miles per hour during the 100-meter sprint.

The 2012 London Olympics saw him win another three gold medals in his signature events. More success followed during the 2013 and 2015 World Championships as he kept on producing golds.

But, the 2016 Rio Olympics saw him elevate himself to GOAT status. Succeeding in all the events once again, Bolt became the first person to win golds in the two individual sprints in three straight Olympics.

His last race saw Bolt finishing in 3rd place in the 100-meter sprint at the 2017 World Championships and he retired after struggling with hamstring injuries.
<h2><strong>All of Usain Bolt's record and achievements</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">World record holder of 100-meter race: 9.58</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">World record holder of 200-meter race: 19.19</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">2008 Beijing olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m)</li>
 	<li>2012 London Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2016 Rio Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2009 World Championships Berlin: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2011 World Championships Daegu: (Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2013 World Championships Moscow: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2015 World Championships Beijing: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2007 World Championships Osaka: (Silver- 200m, Silver- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2017 World Championships London: (Bronze- 100m)</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Bolt's off-the-track achievements and trademark pose</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">IAAF World Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Track &amp; Field Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">BBC Overseas Personality of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2012</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Jamaica Sportsman of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Made the Commander of the Order of Distinction in October 2008</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">The youngest member of the Order of Jamaica in 2009</li>
</ul>
As much as the Jamaican is famous for his lightning bolt speed, his signature celebration pose is equally <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-bro-is-jogging-resurfaced-video-of-usain-bolts-seconds-run-leaves-sports-world-in-denial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recognized across the continents</a>. The celebration gesture first made its appearance in 2008 London Olympics. The pose comes from a Jamaican dancehall move that was popular in 2008.

Interestingly, in 2022 the Jamaican sprinter submitted an application for the trademark of his iconic pose. The logo depicts the silhouette of a man in a distinctive pose, with one arm bent and pointing to the head, and the other arm raised and pointing upward.

[caption id="attachment_761705" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761705 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-485360364.jpg" alt="Usain Bolt with his Signature Pose" width="1920" height="1311" /> BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt's partner Kasi Bennett and their children</strong></h2>
Kasi Bennett is a Jamaican model, philanthropist, lawyer and an entrepreneur. Bolt met Kasi for the first time in 2014, and since then, the couple has been together. Though the couple haven't got married, they share three children together. In 2020, the pair welcomed their daughter, Olympia Lightning. Then, in 2021, Bolt and Bennett became the parents of twin boys - Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-765819 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Kasi-Bennet-Usain-Bolt-daughter.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="730" />
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt and his unfortunate Investment fraud</strong></h2>
On 16th January 2023, the news of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-amidst-12-7-million-loss-usain-bolt-receives-a-huge-honor-for-his-non-sports-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Usain Bolt losing $12.7 million</a> of his savings in a financial scam took the sporting world by storm. The sprinter lost a huge chunk of his retirement money in an investment scam carried out by an internal employee at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). More so, after losing nearly $13 million in the fiasco, the Olympian was left with $12,000 in his account.

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Ever since the investment fraud came to light, Bolt shared a series of messages on his social media handles. On 18th January 2023, the sprinter tweeted a cryptic message and penned, "<em>A time to keep...and a time to speak; A time of war, and a time of..</em>.". Then, on 23rd January 2023, the Jamaican sprinter shared a picture of himself on Twitter and penned, "<em>Look into my eyes, tell me what you see, can you feel my pain? Am I your enemy? ~ BK</em>".

As the fraud which is estimated to be around billions overall was made public, the attorneys of Usain Bolt sent a final ultimatum to the private firm on 16th January 2023. As verified by Loop, the letter contained information about the amount of money Bolt had on 31st October 2022, which was $12 million.
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt and his soccer connection</strong></h2>
Apart from being an athlete, Bolt's love for soccer is evident as he follows Real Madrid and Manchester United. After retiring in 2017, the Lightning Bolt decided to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-us-sports-track-and-field-news-glory-days-are-coming-back-hardcore-manchester-united-fan-usain-bolt-gives-his-honest-take-on-red-devils-change-in-fortunes-under-erik-ten-hag/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bolt aspired to play for Manchester United</a> but it was Borussia Dortmund who handed the sprinter a two-day trial in March 2018. However, later he joined Central Coast Mariners. During his eight-week trial Down Under, Bolt appeared in a pre-season friendly against Macarthur South West United and scored two goals.

In 2018, he started training for Strømsgodset, a club from Norway of his love for football. His jersey donned the 9.58 number (his world record time) during his spell there; likewise, he wore it during Soccer Aid's matches too.

[caption id="attachment_765718" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-765718 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-04T192952Z_1578633310_UP1EH941I5QJ1_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-AID.jpg" alt="usain bolt" width="1920" height="1366" /> Soccer Football - Soccer Aid 2021 - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - September 4, 2021 England's Wayne Rooney in action with World XI's Usain Bolt Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff[/caption]

However, in January 2019, Bolt announced to the world that he was no longer pursuing his dream of becoming a footballer. He said, "<em>It was fun while it lasted. I don't want to say it wasn't dealt with properly, but I think e went about it not the way we should"</em>. Nonetheless, the Olympian left the football arena to enter into the business domain.
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<tbody>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Name - Usain Bolt</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born - 21 August 1986</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Birth - Sherwood Content, Jamaica</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality - Jamaica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Education - University of Technology, Jamaica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents - Father: Wellesley Bolt, Mother: Jennifer Bolt</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height - 1.95 meters (6 feet 5 inches)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight - 94 kg (207 lb)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Partner - Kasi Bennett (Not Married)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kids - Daughter: Olympia Lightning, Twin boys: Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Social Media - <strong>Instagram: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/usainbolt/?hl=en">@usainbolt</a>, <strong>Twitter: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/usainbolt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@usainbolt</a></span></td>
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Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt Usain Bolt 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements &#8220;Lightning Bolt&#8221;, Usain Bolt is the greatest sprinter of all time. His performances during 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics remain legendary. He is the current world record holder in the 100 and 200-meter races. After winning eight gold medals in the Olympics, Bolt announced his retirement from athletics to focus on other dreams. His net worth stands at $90 million, and makes around $20 million annually. Staggeringly, he made $2.2 million for just appearing on race tracks and winning those races. However, due to fraudulent activities reported against Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), Bolt lost around $13 million earlier this year. Following his retirement, the endorsement deals came for Bolt at a rapid pace. His first sponsor was Puma back when they signed him in 2002. Digicel, a mobile company, became his next favorite sponsor. The Puma contract which initially started from $1.5 million rose to $10 million. He later signed deals with Gatorade, Hublot, Virgin, and Visa. He launched his own design of headphones named Soul Electronics. Bolt earns $9 million dollars for just wearing Puma shoes. All Nippon Airways, Enertor, and Australian telecom company Optus were other endorsement deals he signed. Moreover, he started his own company named Mobility while also having a shaving brand- Champion Shave. He released a new album named &#8216;Country Yutes&#8217; with his friend Nugent &#8216;NJ&#8217; Walker and contributes to different charity organizations. Usain Bolt&#8217;s early life Bolt was born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica on 21st August 1986 to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt. He has a brother Sadiki and a sister Sherine. His parents ran a local grocery store in the little Jamaican town. The sprinter played cricket and soccer apart from athletics. He kept his passion for football throughout his career and is still an avid Manchester United fan. He attended Waldensia Primary where he showed his undoubted potential in sprinting competitions. After that, he attended the William Knibb Memorial High School where his cricket coach saw his speed and urged him to focus on athletics. Pablo McNeil and Dwayne Jarrett coached Bolt to become a sprinter. Usain Bolt&#8217;s magnificent track and field career Significantly, he received his first medal during the high school annual championships in 2001 as he took the silver medal in 200m with a time of 22.04 seconds. At age 16, he became the first teenager to come under the 20s time barrier and posted a time of 19.93. He made his first appearance on the world stage at the 2001 IAAF World Youth Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. Though he failed to qualify for the finals in the 200 m event, he still set a new personal best of 21.73 s. In the 2002 World Junior Championships, he covered the 200 m distance in the timeframe of 20.61 s and became the youngest world junior medalist ever. Following his momentous victory in 2002, he won four golds at the 2003 CARIFTA Games and was awarded the Austin Sealy Trophy for the most outstanding athlete of the games. He won another gold at the 2003 World Youth Championships. However, despite all those early successes, a hamstring injury affected his performance as he finished last at the 2004 Athens Olympics heats for 200 meters. More heartbreak followed as Bolt finished last in the 2005 Track and Field World Championships. Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts as he wins the Olympic mens 200m final in a new world record time in the Birds Nest stadium, Beijing on August 20th 2008 in Beijing, China (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book &#8220;In The Moment&#8221; published June 2012 After struggling with injuries, Bolt reappeared for the 2007 World Championships where he grabbed the silver medal in the 200-meter race. After seeing what he could do, Bolt wanted to compete in the 100-meters as well. Thus, he made his grand entry on the 3rd of May 2008. Notably, he set a time of 9.72 seconds to claim a sensational 100-meter victory. Beijing Olympics 2008 saw him winning three gold medals in the 100, 200, and 4 × 100 meters; however, he was stripped of the relay gold after an athlete failed a drug test. He created a world record in both the 100m and 200m races by setting a time of 9.69 and 19.30 respectively. The signature Bolt pose made its debut at the Beijing Olympics. Remarkably, he improved on his world record at the 2009 World Championships after setting a time of 9.58 and 19.19 in both the aforementioned races. Bolt clocked a top speed of 27.8 miles per hour during the 100-meter sprint. The 2012 London Olympics saw him win another three gold medals in his signature events. More success followed during the 2013 and 2015 World Championships as he kept on producing golds. But, the 2016 Rio Olympics saw him elevate himself to GOAT status. Succeeding in all the events once again, Bolt became the first person to win golds in the two individual sprints in three straight Olympics. His last race saw Bolt finishing in 3rd place in the 100-meter sprint at the 2017 World Championships and he retired after struggling with hamstring injuries. All of Usain Bolt&#8217;s record and achievements World record holder of 100-meter race: 9.58 World record holder of 200-meter race: 19.19 2008 Beijing olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m) 2012 London Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2016 Rio Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2009 World Championships Berlin: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2011 World Championships Daegu: (Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2013 World Championships Moscow: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2015 World Championships Beijing: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2007 World Championships Osaka: (Silver- 200m, Silver- 4&#215;100 relay) 2017 World Championships London: (Bronze- 100m) Bolt&#8217;s off-the-track achievements and trademark pose IAAF World Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 Track &amp; Field Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017 BBC Overseas Personality of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2012 Jamaica Sportsman of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 Made the Commander of the Order of Distinction in October 2008 The youngest member of the Order of Jamaica in 2009 As much as the Jamaican is famous for his lightning bolt speed, his signature celebration pose is equally recognized across the continents. The celebration gesture first made its appearance in 2008 London Olympics. The pose comes from a Jamaican dancehall move that was popular in 2008. Interestingly, in 2022 the Jamaican sprinter submitted an application for the trademark of his iconic pose. The logo depicts the silhouette of a man in a distinctive pose, with one arm bent and pointing to the head, and the other arm raised and pointing upward. BEIJING, CHINA &#8211; AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men&#8217;s 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) Usain Bolt&#8217;s partner Kasi Bennett and their children Kasi Bennett is a Jamaican model, philanthropist, lawyer and an entrepreneur. Bolt met Kasi for the first time in 2014, and since then, the couple has been together. Though the couple haven&#8217;t got married, they share three children together. In 2020, the pair welcomed their daughter, Olympia Lightning. Then, in 2021, Bolt and Bennett became the parents of twin boys &#8211; Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt. Usain Bolt and his unfortunate Investment fraud On 16th January 2023, the news of Usain Bolt losing $12.7 million of his savings in a financial scam took the sporting world by storm. The sprinter lost a huge chunk of his retirement money in an investment scam carried out by an internal employee at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). More so, after losing nearly $13 million in the fiasco, the Olympian was left with $12,000 in his account. Ever since the investment fraud came to light, Bolt shared a series of messages on his social media handles. On 18th January 2023, the sprinter tweeted a cryptic message and penned, &#8220;A time to keep&#8230;and a time to speak; A time of war, and a time of...&#8221;. Then, on 23rd January 2023, the Jamaican sprinter shared a picture of himself on Twitter and penned, &#8220;Look into my eyes, tell me what you see, can you feel my pain? Am I your enemy? ~ BK&#8220;. As the fraud which is estimated to be around billions overall was made public, the attorneys of Usain Bolt sent a final ultimatum to the private firm on 16th January 2023. As verified by Loop, the letter contained information about the amount of money Bolt had on 31st October 2022, which was $12 million. Usain Bolt and his soccer connection Apart from being an athlete, Bolt&#8217;s love for soccer is evident as he follows Real Madrid and Manchester United. After retiring in 2017, the Lightning Bolt decided to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Bolt aspired to play for Manchester United but it was Borussia Dortmund who handed the sprinter a two-day trial in March 2018. However, later he joined Central Coast Mariners. During his eight-week trial Down Under, Bolt appeared in a pre-season friendly against Macarthur South West United and scored two goals. In 2018, he started training for Strømsgodset, a club from Norway of his love for football. His jersey donned the 9.58 number (his world record time) during his spell there; likewise, he wore it during Soccer Aid&#8217;s matches too. Soccer Football &#8211; Soccer Aid 2021 &#8211; Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain &#8211; September 4, 2021 England&#8217;s Wayne Rooney in action with World XI&#8217;s Usain Bolt Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff However, in January 2019, Bolt announced to the world that he was no longer pursuing his dream of becoming a footballer. He said, &#8220;It was fun while it lasted. I don&#8217;t want to say it wasn&#8217;t dealt with properly, but I think e went about it not the way we should&#8221;. Nonetheless, the Olympian left the football arena to enter into the business domain.  Name &#8211; Usain Bolt  Born &#8211; 21 August 1986  Place of Birth &#8211; Sherwood Content, Jamaica  Nationality &#8211; Jamaica  Education &#8211; University of Technology, Jamaica  Parents &#8211; Father: Wellesley Bolt, Mother: Jennifer Bolt  Height &#8211; 1.95 meters (6 feet 5 inches)  Weight &#8211; 94 kg (207 lb)  Partner &#8211; Kasi Bennett (Not Married)  Kids &#8211; Daughter: Olympia Lightning, Twin boys: Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt  Social Media &#8211; Instagram: @usainbolt, Twitter: @usainbolt

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