Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography

by Usain Bolt

Overview

The autobiography of the fastest man of all time, eight-time Olympic gold medalist, eleven-time World Champion, and a superstar whose talent and charisma have made him one of the most famous people on the planet.

Whether you know Athletics or not, and even whether you know sport or not, chances are you know Usain Bolt. The fastest man on the planet, not just now but ever, Usain has won the hearts of people everywhere with his mind-blowing performances and his infectious charisma – uniting supporters around the world.
In this, his full autobiography, Usain tells his story in his own words: from humble beginnings in Jamaica, to international stardom at Beijing and on to the new heights of superstardom he has reached since lighting up London 2012.
Full of the charm and charisma that has made him the most popular sporting figure of our time and a universal celebrity, this is a book that Usain’s millions of fans will love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780007371426
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	06/05/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the fastest person ever. He is the first man to hold both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records since 1977. Along with his team-mates, he also set the world record in the 4×100 metres relay. He is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events, the first man to win 9 Olympic gold medals in sprinting, and a eleven-time World champion. He was the first to achieve a ‘triple-triple’ by winning 100m, 200m and 4x100m relays titles at 3 consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016).
His 2009 record breaking margin for 100 m, from 9.69 (his own previous world record) to 9.58, is the highest since records began.

Table of Contents

1 I Was Put on This Earth to Run 1

2 Walk Like a Champion 8

3 My Own Worst Enemy 26

4 Where Mere Mortals Quiver, the Superstar Becomes Excited by The Big Moment 44

5 Living Fast 61

6 The Heart of a Champion, a Mind of Granite 78

7 Discovering the Moment of No Return 102

8 Pain or Glory 122

9 Go Time 142

10 Now Get Yours 160

11 The Economy of Victory 177

12 The Message 195

13 A Flash of Doubt, a Lifetime of Regret 214

14 This is My Time 232

15 I Am Legend 255

16 Rocket to Russia… and Beyond 269

Appendix 279

Acknowledgements 289