Happy birthday! Usain Bolt turns 38 today

By Lori Macatee
Kingston
Last updated on August 21, 2024

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 38 on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

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World's fastest man Usain Bolt is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Usain Bolt has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bolt, a cultural icon

Born Usain St. Leo Bolt in Trelawny on August 21, 1986, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Jamaican history. Bolt's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Usain hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Usain Bolt as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.

Happy Birthday, Usain, you're the best!