Usain Bolt Trivia Questions

Usain Bolt only competed in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at the Olympics, winning gold in all. He never participated in any 4x400m relay, so he never won a gold medal in that event.

Bolt never ran the 400m at a major championship, and his best time (45.28s) is far from the world record (43.03s by Wayde van Niekerk). He focused on shorter sprints for his entire career.

Bolt averaged 10.44 m/s (100m / 9.58s). A 15 mph school zone limit equals 6.7 m/s. Therefore Bolt was faster, making the statement false.

Bolt never tried out for Manchester United as a teenager. He trained with the club briefly in 2018, well after his sprinting career, and had trials elsewhere, but no teenage tryout occurred.

Bolt famously stated in his autobiography and interviews that because he disliked Chinese food, he ate about 1,000 Chicken McNuggets over the course of the Games. This anecdote has been widely reported by reputable outlets.

Bolt has been open about having scoliosis, which causes an S-shaped curve in his spine. It actually contributed to his uneven stride and unique running style, but it never hindered his performance.

Bolt's fastest recorded speed (27.8 mph) actually occurred during his 100m world record in Berlin (2009), not the 200m. He hit it between 60-70 meters. The 200m has a slower average speed due to the curve.

Bolt's middle name is 'St. Leo', after a Catholic saint, at his father's suggestion. He is widely known as Usain Bolt, but his official full name includes it.