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Former Jamaican track athlete Usain Bolt recently received the Guinness World Records ICON award for his humongous contribution to track and field. Bolt already has several records, including the fastest run times for 100m and 200m.
Additionally, he has also been included in the Guinness World Book for being part of the quartet that clocked the fastest 4x100m run time at the 2012 Olympics and for being the youngest junior world champion.
These heroics add up to Bolt earning the Guinness World Records ICON award only awarded to very specific individuals, such as Taylor Swift and athlete Billy Monger. After receiving this major award, Bolt expressed his happiness at being recognized by the Guinness World Records. He said (via National World):
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"I’m always happy to be recognised by Guinness World Records. I’m honoured to be part of the greats, being an ICON is what I strive for. It shows that the work I put in really matters, I’m happy to be part of it"
In another video shared by Guinness World Records' handle on X, Usain Bolt can be seen receiving the ICON award in Manchester. During this time, the Jamaican was also presented with all the other certificates for the other Guinness World records he has held in his career.
Despite retiring from the sport several years earlier, Bolt still has an affinity towards track and is occasionally seen at track events. He was recently seen at the Oslo Diamond League meet held earlier this month.
Guinness World Records chief editor heaps praise on Usain Bolt after the latter received the ICON recognition
Guinness World Records Chief Editor Craig Glenday heaped praise on Usain Bolt after the latter was awarded the Guinness World Records ICON award. Glenday shared that Bolt is one of the prime examples of the capabilities of the human body.
Additionally, he also urged the masses to take inspiration from Bolt's journey and imbibe the ethos in their lives. He said (via The Sun):
"Usain Bolt is more than just a record-holder, he’s a global ICON who has demonstrated what the human body and spirit are capable of. As we celebrate 70 years of record-breaking, we’re honoured to recognise Usain’s extraordinary journey and invite people everywhere to get inspired, get involved and be part of it"."
After his decorated career on the track that spanned almost two decades, Bolt is currently living his post-retirement life with his children and girlfriend, Kasi Bannett.
