Wellesley Bolt, Father of Usain Bolt, Is Dead

The Jamaica Observer has confirmed the death of Wellesley Bolt, the father of eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt, following a prolonged illness.

Also, Sportsmax.tv also reports that Wellesley Bolt was a well-respected figure in the tight-knit community of Sherwood Content in Trelawny where he ‘operated a small grocery shop and played a pivotal role in the early life and rise to greatness of his world-famous son.’

The online newspaper says ‘it was in that quiet rural district that Usain Bolt’s legendary sprinting journey began, before he moved on to attend Williams Knibb High School, where his prodigious talent was nurtured.’

The newspaper also reveals that ‘Wellesley, along with his wife Jennifer Bolt, stood steadfastly by their son’s side during his meteoric rise to global superstardom.

‘He was frequently seen at major championships, including the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where Usain won his first Olympic gold in the 100m with a stunning world-record performance that announced his dominance on the world stage.’

Wellesley Bolt is survived by his children Usain, Sadiki, and Christine Bolt-Hylton.