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Page view statistics

It is perhaps worth recording that, according to the page view statistics, on August 15th, 2016 (the day before round 1 of the men's 200m race at the Rio Olympics) more than a million people (1,078,915) looked at this article. Kanjuzi (talk) 07:11, 28 August 2016 (UTC)

Name

The article notes his name is 'Usain St. Leo Bolt.' This is not correct. As per normal punctuation St does not have a full stop. This is also shown on his own web page, see: [1]

Can someone with editing rights correct this please. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.247.154.32 (talk) 13:02, 13 September 2016 (UTC)

US centric edit

Please can someone revert this edit, which is clearly inappropriate: [2] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.247.153.115 (talk) 04:13, 24 September 2016 (UTC)

Just reverted.HyderaMan (talk) 16:01, 30 September 2016 (UTC)

Autobiography

It says where Bolt broke the record in 2008, there is a quote from a book called "Usain Bolt 9.58", a Google search turns up noting for that book, but does turn up something for "Faster Than Lightning", how should we go about this, and is this vandalism? The brave celery (talk) 16:41, 27 November 2016 (UTC)

Lead image

I believe that the lead image of the article should be changed to the one on the right. This image has a better view of the subject's face, which I believe encapsulates the article's subject better. The current image does not even fit into the infobox well, and does not have a good view of his face.--Alza08 (talk) 02:08, 10 February 2017 (UTC)

I respectfully disagree. The proposed photo is not the most flattering facial close up. There are many other facial close ups that capture the essence of the subject in a more dignified manner, for example here [3] Further, this photo does not enhance the context of the subject as an Olympic champion, especially when the photo's caption intends to highlight Mr. Bolt's 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympic successes. It's just a photo of a tired, sweaty man staring blankly into outer space.--DanJazzy (talk) 14:07, 10 February 2017 (UTC)

Edit request: 2008 relay gold taken away

Edit request: Beijing 2008 gold medal was taken away from Bolt due to one of his teammates being tested positive for banned substance.[1] 134.134.139.77 (talk) 19:01, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Thank you, It's already covered. No Swan So Fine (talk) 13:29, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/IOC/Who-We-Are/Commissions/Disciplinary-Commission/BRT-III-005-Decision-of-the-Disciplinary-Commission-Nesta-CARTER.pdf#_ga=1.217749974.1737167302.1484825116
I moved this to "2017" with some additional explanation to make it more understandable. It's a 2017 event arising from 2008 Olympics. Santamoly (talk) 22:28, 23 March 2017 (UTC)

Personal appearances section

The "Personal appearances" section has an entry that links to a Boston Globe article with a broken link to a video. The entry doesn't make much sense without the missing video, so hoping somebody can locate it and fix it. Santamoly (talk) 22:36, 23 March 2017 (UTC)

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2015 segway injury

Why is there no mention of the accident with the cameraman on a segway running over his foot during the Beijing 2015 world championship? Is it against a wikipedia guideline? 77.126.24.108 (talk) 10:50, 28 May 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 July 2017

When it notes that he is Jamaican, please change the unlinked form to Jamaican, with the 'n' outside the [[]]s but still in the link. 2.28.253.231 (talk) 19:28, 21 July 2017 (UTC)

Done The adjective "Jamaican" now has a pipe linking directly to "Jamaica," per correct wiki format/tradition. warshy (¥¥) 21:23, 21 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 August 2017

In the table of international competitions, the table is missing 200m World Championships 2005 in Helsinki, Finland where he was 8th in the finals with time 26.27.

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 17:56, 5 August 2017 (UTC)

I thought linking to the specific Wikipedia page about the race would be sufficient and that page would be responsible for providing sources for its information. Anyway, here's a link to the results on IAAF website. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jluttine (talk • contribs)

Done My apologies, as I also did not notice that the tournament was mentioned in prose. Thank you. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 16:16, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 August 2017

In the '2017 season' section the following assertion needs a citation: "accounting for his reaction time he was still the fastest runner on the day" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.30.73.153 (talk)

Thanks, but I'm really not sure what that means. Unless it can be attributed, I think it should be removed. Martinevans123 (talk) 20:32, 14 August 2017 (UTC)
Not done:: Sentence removed as pushing POV. Thanks for bringing it up. nihlus kryik (talk) 20:35, 14 August 2017 (UTC)

Retired??

Has someone been a bit trigger happy on this? Has he confirmed his retirement? He is on record as saying he is likely to race after the Worlds - but this will definitely be his last season. 185.60.80.114 (talk) 11:08, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

The BBC seems pretty sure that his career has come to a close? Martinevans123 (talk) 11:22, 16 August 2017 (UTC)
it was the BBC in their coverage that questioned whether his injury would mean he would not fulfill his future racing commitments (after with World Championships). As it has transpired is was cramp, injury would not be a reason for him to not fulfill his commitments.

Semi-protected edit request on 23 August 2017

Bodyweight reported incorrectly under the picture, his weight is maybe 94kgs, not 94 lbs 79.113.192.130 (talk) 23:47, 23 August 2017 (UTC)

Done Cannolis (talk) 00:12, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

not the fastest human

He just came in 3rd place at his retirement race, so is clearly no longer the fastest human, nor will he be again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.198.205.199 (talk) 01:12, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

I guess it depends on how you define the fastest human. If the reaction time is subtracted, he was the fastest runner in his retirement race. Also, did he have the highest top speed in that race or who did? My point is that just losing that race doesn't automatically mean that he isn't anymore the fastest human. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jluttine (talk • contribs) 10:27, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

The fastest human is the holder of the 100m world record.--DanJazzy (talk) 23:43, 27 August 2017 (UTC)

Usain Bolt has the fastest 100m time in history. Just because he didn't win his retirement race doesn't strip him of this title. Jsslee (talk) 18:53, 16 October 2017 (UTC)
Yes, we have no article for Fastest human, but Bolt does still appear at Fastest animals. Martinevans123 (talk) 20:53, 16 October 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 October 2017 Usain Bolt now plays soccer

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Semi-protected edit request on 3 December 2017

usain now plays soccer Kamalii4321 (talk) 23:44, 3 December 2017 (UTC)

@Kamalii4321:  Not done. We need reliable sources. CityOfSilver 00:58, 4 December 2017 (UTC)

Semi-Protected Edit Request on 3 Feburary 2018

There is an extraneous comma in the section "2009 Berlin World Championships" The sentence reads : "In late April Bolt, suffered minor leg injuries in a car crash.". I suggest removing the comma. A sentence later in the section states: "However, he, together with other members of Jamaican 4x100 m relay team, fell short of their own world record of 37.10 s set at 2008 Summer Olympics by timing 37.31 s, which is, however, a championship record and the second fastest time in history at that date.". The sentence is long and unwieldy, and I suggest changing it to "However, he and the other members of the Jamaican 4x100 m relay team fell short of the world record of 37.10 seconds, set by themselves at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Their time of 37.31 seconds was nonetheless a championship record and the second fastest time in history at that date." — Preceding unsigned comment added by NO I IN DENIAL (talk • contribs) 17:53, 3 February 2018 (UTC)

Football

The article is missing the fact that, while Bolt wishes to play one day for Manchester United and would like to train with them, he actually trained with German club Borussia Dortmund in March 2018, which their common sponsor Puma had already organized since 2017, and according to a German interview even wishes to play for them and then later for Manchester United. Not that this is realistic, but the training with Borussia Dortmund and maybe his wish to play for them should be mentioned. --SamWinchester000 (talk) 21:06, 29 April 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 August 2018

MorrisJugde (talk) 01:09, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

Nationality is incorrect, Jamaica is a country corporation not a continent, nationality is derived from the land mass which is America, thus making him an American

 Not done Nope. Fish+Karate 12:44, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

Erm.. The Association Football section in the main infobox has track medal acheivements.

Though the title should be self-explanatory, the 'Association Football' section in the infobox shows athletic medals like 100m, 200m, 4x100m,4x400m. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ragwiks (talk • contribs) 15:17, 17 September 2018 (UTC)

Looks as if it was left that way due to lack of data - this should change soon as he has just scored twice...--2A00:23C4:3E0F:4400:D193:FD4A:8BFB:E426 (talk) 12:14, 12 October 2018 (UTC)
Given that he is officially still only training with them, and it's not clear whether he'll even be offered a contract, should it be in the infobox at all? Nzd (talk) 12:46, 12 October 2018 (UTC)

Football (again)

Since he is now (officially and for an unlimited time) training with a professional football club, I think that his football adventures have become a bit more than just "Personal life". A new section should be created between that section and "Athletics career". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.77.193.156 (talk) 22:34, 24 August 2018 (UTC)


On top of this he has now played a professional match so he needs his football profile and stats to be included in his wiki — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomb1992 (talk • contribs) 14:57, 12 October 2018 (UTC)

@Tomb1992: He hasn't, the recent game was a friendly. Nzd (talk) 16:27, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Companies owned by Usain Bolt

Champion Shave Champion Shave is a global men’s company that was founded in in 2016. The company has its headquarters in Miami The company was founded by eight time Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt just before his last Olympics in 2016. In September that year, Usain Bolt put over $10M of his own money towards the project as it expanded and built its own factory in China. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Farrons (talk • contribs) 13:31, 8 November 2018 (UTC)

Awkward first sentence

"Usain St Leo Bolt OJ CD (/ˈjuːseɪn/[9]; born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican retired sprinter and retired footballer for Central Coast Mariners of the A-League"

This sentence is brutal on the eyes.

What about, "Usain St Leo Bolt OJ CD (/ˈjuːseɪn/[9]; born 21 August 1986) is a retired Jamaican sprinter and footballer." Marineog367 (talk) 20:09, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

No objections. Although the current version is grammatically fine. Martinevans123 (talk) 20:13, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

"greatest sprinter of all time"?

The only sources for this lead statement are from England… that's not very reliably sourced, is it? That's one particular definition of the term "great". By the way, the 400 m is a long sprint… how can one make such a blanket statement without regard to the achievements of Michael Johnson? - 2600:1702:31B0:9CE0:B0DF:FD4B:DB6E:6A0A (talk) 23:14, 29 March 2019 (UTC)

I agree the sourcing here is thin, but the claim is not widely disputed, your vote for Michael Johnson notwithstanding. A quick browse through the internet finds numerous references to Bolt as greatest of all time, and on the top 10 of all time lists I've seen (some of which include 400m guys), while there is definitely room for debate where to place Donovan Bailey, Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens and others, there is a very consistent Bolt #1, Johnson #2 listing throughout. Indeed, I believe I've heard Johnson himself call him the greatest ever. So, I'd say we'd just need a few more sources here, not hard to find. Canada Jack (talk) 23:49, 29 March 2019 (UTC)

Imperial units

There are multiple instances of non international units in this article. As English is the international language, the primary units should be in international too. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Elzaidir (talk • contribs) 19:08, 16 August 2019 (UTC)

Either he won 3 relay medals or he didn't

Hello Catfurball,

I don't know why you reverted my edit. Did Usain Bolt won 3 Olympic relay gold medals or 2? --Da Vinci Nanjing (talk) 17:47, 27 September 2019 (UTC)

Repetition of sentence

The sentence "Bolt is the only sprinter to win Olympic 100 m and 200 m titles at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016)" appears twice in the second paragraph. Is this necessary? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.154.33.127 (talk) 19:54, 29 September 2019 (UTC)

 Done. El_C 19:56, 29 September 2019 (UTC)

Pose

Why is the pose referred to as "Bolting" when to the rest of humanity it is called "Dabbing"? There isn't even a reference to Dabbing here. 2.31.164.61 (talk) 15:16, 9 May 2020 (UTC)

Soccer career

Need to add his career as a footballer starting 2018 DreamWaLisa (talk) 18:50, 5 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 December 2020

103.106.239.54 (talk) 17:33, 2 December 2020 (UTC)

usain bolt says that a legend didnt need a support creear because they earned their own careear

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ‑‑ElHef (Meep?) 21:23, 2 December 2020 (UTC)


usain bolt is a tree — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.28.220.161 (talk) 15:33, 29 January 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 August 2021

Blot has won 9 gold medals at the Olympics games you guys have 8 he has also won the the 4*100 relay in 2008 Beijing 72.76.197.121 (talk) 05:57, 1 August 2021 (UTC)

No he hasn't. ◢  Ganbaruby!  (talk) 06:56, 1 August 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 August 2021

Olympic gold medals won - 9. 2601:86:201:B10:9833:26D7:E54A:FAC0 (talk) 04:09, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ––𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲(talk) 04:21, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 September 2021

Please add to the infobox:

|module={{Infobox football biography |embed = yes |header-color=green |position = [[Forward (association football)|Winger<br>Striker]] |currentclub = [[Soccer Aid]] World XI |clubnumber = 9.58 |years3 = 2018 |clubs3 = [[Central Coast Mariners FC|Central Coast Mariners]] |caps3 = 3 |goals3 = 2 |years2 = 2018– |clubs2 = [[Soccer Aid]] World XI |caps2 = 3 |goals2 = 1 |years1 = 2018 |clubs1 = [[Strømsgodset IF|Strømsgodset]] |caps1 = 1 |goals1 = 0 }}

Also add in the #Other Sports section that he was on the bench for two further friendlies. Check this site 73.162.91.15 (talk) 01:03, 10 September 2021 (UTC)

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. He is not notable for football, nor is it a major part of his career. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 01:48, 10 September 2021 (UTC)

Hi

Hi 2409:4042:2C98:AF8D:FD78:B26:BEF7:6DFB (talk) 06:04, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 June 2022

I 


I want to edit it 2600:1700:CF40:CF00:BD05:F1F4:C963:2044 (talk) 00:44, 5 June 2022 (UTC)
 Not done: requests for decreases to the page protection level should be directed to the protecting admin or to Wikipedia:Requests for page protection if the protecting admin is not active or has declined the request. - FlightTime (open channel) 00:48, 5 June 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2022

Workout Routine

Usain Bolt mainly focuses on core muscles and enhancing strength. He trains 6 days per week, 11 months a year. He trains at the gym for 90 min every day. He also runs in pools to get faster because they are harder to run in. Also, he plays soccer for the central coast. Weight training of course has played a major role in Bolt’s explosive development.

Sources: -

https://canoe.com/sports/soccer/usain-bolt-makes-soccer-debut-for-central-coast-mariners

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/07/how-the-worlds-fastest-man-usain-bolt-mentally-prepares-for-a-race.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20have%20a%20bet%20with,also%20avoids%20lane%2Dnight%20snacking. Gorilla700712 (talk) 00:12, 19 December 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. RealAspects (talk) 13:25, 20 December 2022 (UTC)

Covid 19 infection

is this really worthy of a mention in the article? 125.168.137.67 (talk) 19:17, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 June 2023

Please consider updating the beginning of the entry to say "retired Jamaican sprinter." ElectricalStar (talk) 23:34, 12 June 2023 (UTC)

It already says that. RudolfRed (talk) 01:20, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

800m record

Usain Bolt's competitive 800m PB is 2:40. He claims to have run 2:05 in training, but obviously there is no confirmation of that (and it wouldn't be official if there were)[4]https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/usain-bolt-loses-his-first-800m-race/ Count sacula (talk) 16:56, 2 August 2023 (UTC)

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