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Usain Bolt best quotes of all time
Here are some best quotes of all time from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“I know what to do and I go and execute.” – Usain Bolt
“Easy is not an option..No days off..Never Quit..Be Fearless..Talent you have Naturally..Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.” – Usain Bolt
“I will run against anybody.” – Usain Bolt
“It’s always been a wake-up call to get beaten.” – Usain Bolt
“I think my acceleration is very good. That’s the key for me.” – Usain Bolt
“I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell.” – Usain Bolt
“All I have to do to work on transition and technique.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t like losing anyways.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t put myself under pressure.” – Usain Bolt
“It’s a great feat for me to have broken my world record.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t think about records.” – Usain Bolt
“Sometimes you lose sight of what’s going on around you.” – Usain Bolt
“My hunger is always there.” – Usain Bolt
“When I was younger, I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn’t focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it’s fine because I want for myself the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.” – Usain Bolt
“No matter how far you get ahead of me, I’m gonna catch you. That’s my mentality that I go there with” – Usain Bolt
“Don’t think about the start of the race.” – Usain Bolt
“I think they have not learned over the years that the more you talk, the more I will want to beat you.” – Usain Bolt
“I try to lead by example.” – Usain Bolt
“There are things that bother me. I try not to let them, but they do” – Usain Bolt
“I definable know I’m going to be working a lot more with my foundation when it comes to developing the kids in Jamaica.” – Usain Bolt
“If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal” – Usain Bolt
“Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.” – Usain Bolt
“Worrying gets you nowhere. if you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t think limits.” – Usain Bolt
“One thing I’ve learned over the years from my core set, the last one is the most important one. Because that’s when you start improving. That’s when the work pays off now. Because your legs are dead and you gotta push your body. It’s like moving past a barrier” – Usain Bolt
“You have good days and bad days.” – Usain Bolt
“Learning the mind is as important as understanding the body” – Usain Bolt
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination.” – Usain Bolt
“I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.” – Usain Bolt
“I wouldn’t say I’m a phenomenon, just a great athlete” – Usain Bolt
“Manners is the key thing. say, for instance, when you’re growing, you’re walking down the street, you’ve got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can’t pass one person.” – Usain Bolt
“I like to have fun, just stay relaxed.” – Usain Bolt
“I’ve worked hard over the years, I’ve been injured and I’ve worked hard through it, and I’ve made it.” – Usain Bolt
“When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.” – Usain Bolt
“Dreams are free. Goals have a cost. While you can daydream for free, goals don’t come without a price. Time, effort, sacrifice, and sweat. How will you pay for your goals?” – Usain Bolt
“Every season, for me, it’s like starting from scratch again” – Usain Bolt
“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.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about coaches
Here are some inspiring quotes about coaches from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“I was playing cricket first and my cricket coach was the one that introduced me to track and field.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t listen to music before a race – my coach doesn’t like it, he thinks I might lose my focus and concentration.” – Usain Bolt
“I had thought that I would stop in 2017, but my coach has told me to stop saying that as I may continue into 2018. I’m not thinking about it at the moment.” – Usain Bolt
“My coach told me if I broke the national record for the 200, I could run a 100.” – Usain Bolt
“The older I get, the less I am bothered by talk like that. I have total faith in my coach Yohan Blake, total faith.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about focus
Here are some motivating quotes about focus from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“I think sometimes, when you’re on top and all you do is win, win, win, win, win, you get lazy and lose focus. When you lose it opens your eyes and you get serious. There is always a time when it is good to lose, at the right time for you.” – Usain Bolt
“I try to focus and compete and do positive things for the sport.” – Usain Bolt
“For me, I’m focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I’m working on it.” – Usain Bolt
“I have to move on now as there is no point to dwell on the past. I have a few days to refocus and get ready for the 200 meters on Friday. After this I have the 4×100-meter and a few other races before the end of the season.” – Usain Bolt
“No matter who you are, no matter what you’re doing, no matter how focused you are, no matter how ready you think you are, your not gonna catch me.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about football
Here are some inspiring quotes about football from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“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.” – Usain Bolt
“I play football every Tuesday and Thursday early in the season. I am smart enough at the game. I score a lot of goals. I wouldn’t be the best in the world but I am OK.” – Usain Bolt
“When I played football, I liked being a goalkeeper or a midfielder. I was probably better at cricket. I would be a very good cricketer if I was a professional now. I think I would probably have been the best, in fact.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about doubt
Here are some inspiring quotes about doubt from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“I know what I can do, so I never doubt myself.” – Usain Bolt
“Cristiano is better than Messi, without a doubt. He’s more of an all-round player.” – Usain Bolt
“Yeah, I am lazy. There’s no doubt about that.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about goals
Here are some awesome quotes about goals from Track and Field legend Usain Bolt.
“If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal.” – Usain Bolt
“When people contact me on Instagram or Facebook, kids and adults, who say, “You’re an inspiration. You make me want to work hard to achieve my goals.” If I can still do that after I retire that makes me feel good.” – Usain Bolt
“I’m just looking forward to accomplishing my goals. My two biggest goals are defending my title and winning. It would be a full accomplishment if I can get that done. That is what I am looking forward to.” – Usain Bolt
“You have to set yourself goals so you can push yourself harder. Desire is the key to success.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about growing up
Here are some inspiring quotes about growing up from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“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.” – Usain Bolt
“I looked up to Don Quarrie and Michael Johnson when I was younger. They were the best in the 200m which was my main event growing up.” – Usain Bolt
“Track and field was very big when I was growing up.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about hard work
Here are some motivational quotes about hard work from the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt.
“I work hard, and I do good, and I’m going to enjoy myself. I’m not going to let you restrict me.” – Usain Bolt
“I’ve worked hard over the years, I’ve been injured and I’ve worked hard through it, and I’ve made it.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t think limits.” – Usain Bolt
“Repeating is harder than anything else.” – Usain Bolt
“You have good days and bad days.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t like losing anyways.” – Usain Bolt
“Easy is not an option. No days off. Never quit. Be fearless. Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about running
Here are some awesome quotes about running from Jamaican former sprinter and Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt.
“I am doing what I do [athletics] because the fans love it and it’s a part of me, it’s my personality. I think people come to see you run fast, but they also come to see a show, a performance. They want to see a personality, and that’s what I give them.” – Usain Bolt
“I leaned too early. I was running, I looked across, I realised I was going to win – the thought I was on for a world record entered my mind – I reached for the line when I should have stayed straight.” – Usain Bolt
“Racing comes easily to me, especially the 100 metres. That is why, no matter how fast I run the run the 100 metres, the 200 will always mean more to me, because of the effort I’ve put in.” – Usain Bolt
“Come on… when you’re running, if you see you’re going to win, you’re going to celebrate.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about sports
Here are some impressive quotes about sports from the Lightning Bolt.
“I told you all I was going to be No. 1, and I did just that.” – Usain Bolt
“I want to be one of the greatest athletes ever to live, not only in track and field, but in all of general sport.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t know the history of my sport. I’m not like those people who know everything.” – Usain Bolt
“When I was young, I didn’t really think about anything other than sports.” – Usain Bolt
“If I can stay [involved] with the sport, we can find different ways to motivate people and preach to them and explain to them that all they need is dedication to the sport.” – Usain Bolt
“I want to stay involved in athletics; I want to encourage kids to take part and try to grow the sport.” – Usain Bolt
“I think the sport needs the help to continue to motivate athletes.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about stress
Track and Field legend Usain Bolt shares his experience with stress in his life.
“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.” – Usain Bolt
“There is no stress. I live my life, I enjoy it and when I am comfortable I can get married.” – Usain Bolt
“I was not stressing about what other people wanted. I put myself first.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about training
Here are some moving quotes about training from the world’s fastest runner Usain Bolt.
“Sleep is extremely important to me – I need to rest and recover in order for the training I do to be absorbed by my body.” – Usain Bolt
“At the end of the season, I normally get some time off training and can go on vacation and enjoy myself.” – Usain Bolt
“I think the key thing is to train hard and you definitely need competition, you definitely need races because I believe over the years that training helps you but you have to compete against other people who’re a higher level to build you up, make you know what else you need to work on.” – Usain Bolt
“Each training session I’m getting better and better. I have no other duties now, no worries, it’s all about training, eating and sleeping. I have a lot more time and can put a lot more effort into training. I’m feeling better every day. As long as I’m feeling myself I’m definitely in no doubt I can go to the Olympics and win.” – Usain Bolt
“Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about winning
Here are some inspiring quotes about winning from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“The important thing was that I got the win. It’s good for confidence and the season.” – Usain Bolt
“A few people have said I should let you win.” – Usain Bolt
“I always support Argentina. I watched a lot of the European Championships but wasn’t supporting one team. I knew some players in a few of the teams and was just seeing how they played. It was nice for Ronaldo to win with Portugal.” – Usain Bolt
“I have just accepted certain things and it makes it easier. I accept I will get injured. I accept I cannot win every race. I work hard to decrease the chances of those things happening but I accept they will happen. A lot of people don’t accept it. They get injured, they go crazy.” – Usain Bolt
“We may not win, but we would have a lot of fun [in 4x400m relay team].” – Usain Bolt
“I love competing. I am so competitive. I definitely need to win because I hate losing. I am the type who if I know I will lose I won’t compete.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt quotes about worry
Here are some inspiring quotes about worries from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“I stopped worrying about the start. The end is what’s important.” – Usain Bolt
“Worrying gets you nowhere. If you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt inspirational quotes on success
Here are some powerful inspiring quotes about success from 8-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt.
“One of the things we’re trying to do more of is not just take money from corporate partnerships, but get more involved in the business side when I retire. So Puma is going to make me an ambassador for life. I have a clothing line coming out. I am investing a lot in housing in Jamaica, buildings for rent.” – Usain Bolt
“Don’t think about the start of the race. Think about the ending.” – Usain Bolt
“Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.” – Usain Bolt
“All I have to do to work on transition and technique.” – Usain Bolt
“I don’t put myself under pressure.” – Usain Bolt
“I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell.” – Usain Bolt
“I think my acceleration is very good. That’s the key for me.” – Usain Bolt
“My hunger is always there.” – Usain Bolt
“Sometimes you lose sight of what’s going on around you.” – Usain Bolt
“It’s a great feat for me to have broken my world record.” – Usain Bolt
“I will run against anybody.” – Usain Bolt
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination.” – Usain Bolt
“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.” – Usain Bolt
“My name is Bolt, Lightning Bolt.” – Usain Bolt
“I like to have fun, just stay relaxed.” – Usain Bolt
“I definable know I’m going to be working a lot more with my foundation when it comes to developing the kids in Jamaica.” – Usain Bolt
“I try to lead by example.” – Usain Bolt
“I know what to do and I go and execute.” – Usain Bolt
“I think they have not learned over the years that the more you talk, the more I will want to beat you.” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt powerful quotes
Here are some of the most powerful and thunderous quotes from the Lightning Bolt.
“No matter how far you get ahead of me, I’m gonna catch you. That’s my mentality that I go there with.” – Usain Bolt
“I think a lot of people, they see you run and they say, ‘aaah it looks so easy, looks effortless’. But before it gets to that point, it’s hard; it’s hard work. It’s day-in, day-out sacrifice. Just dying this time when you run and you just want to stop, you want to give up, you just want to go home.” – Usain Bolt
“There are better starters than me but I’m a strong finisher.” – Usain Bolt
“Learning the mind is as important as understanding the body.” – Usain Bolt
“One thing I’ve learned over the years from my core set, the last one (set) is the most important one. Because that’s when you start improving. That’s when the work pays off now. Because your legs are dead and you gotta push your body. It’s like moving past a barrier.” – Usain Bolt
“Dreams are free. Goals have a cost. While you can daydream for free, goals don’t come without a price. Time, Effort, Sacrifice, and Sweat. How will you pay for your goals?” – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt motivational quotes
Here are some motivating quotes to remember from Jamaican former sprinter Usain Bolt.
“Believe in your dreams and that anything is possible.” – Usain Bolt
“A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.” – Usain Bolt
“Anybody who steps into the lane beside you is the biggest competition because they made it to the finals.” – Usain Bolt
“If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.” – Usain Bolt
“Win from within.” – Usain Bolt
“I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.” – Usain Bolt
“It’s always a wake-up call to get beaten.” – Usain Bolt
FAQs | Motivational Usain Bolt quotes
Here are some frequently asked questions about Usain Bolt and his famous quotes.
Who is Usain Bolt?
Usain Bolt is a retired Jamaican sprinter widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time. Born on August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica, Bolt holds world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4×100 meters relay.
He is the only sprinter to win Olympic gold medals in the 100m and 200m races at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, and 2016).
Known for his extraordinary speed and charismatic personality, Bolt has earned the nickname “Lightning Bolt” and has become an iconic figure in the world of athletics.
After retiring from sprinting, Bolt has pursued various interests, including football and business, while continuing to be involved in athletics through endorsements and charitable work.
What is Usain Bolt famous for?
Usain Bolt is famous for being the fastest man in the world, holding world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4×100 meters relay. He’s known for winning Olympic gold medals in these events at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016), a feat unmatched by any other sprinter.
What is a famous Usain Bolt quote?

A famous quote by Usain Bolt is:
“I don’t think limits.”
This reflects his mindset of pushing beyond perceived boundaries and striving for greatness without restricting himself to conventional expectations.
What are 3 fun facts about Usain Bolt?
Here are 3 fun facts about Usain Bolt:
1. Lightning pose: Usain Bolt’s signature victory pose, where he stretches one arm forward and the other back, mimicking a lightning bolt, has become iconic worldwide. It symbolizes his nickname, “Lightning Bolt,” and is often replicated by fans and athletes alike.
2. Fast food fan before big wins: Before setting the world record in the 100m at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Bolt famously ate chicken nuggets because he found the local food unfamiliar. This anecdote has amused fans and emphasized his laid-back personality.
3. Cricket enthusiast: Before dominating the track, Bolt was passionate about cricket and aspired to play professionally. His cricket coach noticed his speed on the cricket field and encouraged him to pursue track and field, setting him on the path to becoming the fastest man alive.
What are Usain Bolt’s top 10 rules for success?
Here are 10 rules for success inspired by Usain Bolt:
1. Set Big Goals: Aim high and set ambitious targets for yourself, just as Bolt aimed to be the fastest man in the world.
2. Work Hard, Train Hard: Success comes from hard work and dedication. Bolt’s rigorous training routine was key to his achievements.
3. Stay Disciplined: Discipline in training, diet, and rest is crucial. Bolt maintained focus on his goals through consistent discipline.
5. Believe in Yourself: Self-belief is essential. Bolt always believed in his ability to win and break records, even when facing doubts.
5. Keep Improving: Always look for ways to improve. Bolt continually worked on his technique and strength to stay ahead of the competition.
6. Stay Relaxed Under Pressure: Bolt was known for his relaxed demeanor before races. Staying calm and composed can improve performance.
7. Enjoy What You Do: Bolt’s love for sprinting and competing was evident. Enjoying your pursuit makes the hard work and dedication easier.
8. Learn from Failures: Take setbacks as learning opportunities. Bolt faced injuries and losses but used them to come back stronger.
9. Ignore the Critics: Focus on your path and ignore negativity. Bolt faced skepticism but stayed focused on his goals.
10. Give Back: Bolt has used his success to help others, showing the importance of giving back to your community and those in need.
These principles, reflecting Usain Bolt’s approach to his career and life, offer guidance on pursuing success with passion, discipline, and a positive attitude.
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