Entrepreneur Profile- Usain Bolt

yourhiddenpotential — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:51:51 +0000

I am sure we all know who the fastest man in the world is, the third fastest being after superman and flash.

He is on every lip at the moment, and to imagine he is just turning 23.

Over the past year, usain has become a global brand.

Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter

Born 21 August 1986 in Sherwood Content, a small town in Trelawny, Jamaica, and grew up with his parents, Jennifer and Wellesley Bolt, his brother Sadeeki, and his sister Sherine.

His parents ran the local grocery store in the rural area, and Bolt spent his time playing cricket and football in the street with his brother,later saying, “When I was young, I didn’t really think about anything other than sports”.

As a child, he attended Waldensia Primary and All-age School, and it was here that he first began to show his sprinting potential, running in the annual national primary-schools’ meeting for his parish.By the age of twelve, Bolt had become the school’s fastest runner over the 100 metres distance.

Nickname: Lightening Bolt

Bolt holds the world records for the 100 metres at 9.58 seconds, the 200 metres at 19.30 seconds and, along with his teammates, the 4×100 metres relay at 37.10 seconds.

Bolt holds the Olympic record in the 100 meters at 9.69 seconds. Bolt also became the first man to win all three events at a single Olympics since Carl Lewis in 1984, and the first man in history to set world records in all three at a single Olympics. Bolt made himself known by winning the 200 m gold medal at the 2002 World Junior Championships, making him the competition’s youngest-ever gold medalist.

In 2004, at the CARIFTA Games, Bolt became the first junior sprinter to run the 200 m in under 20 seconds with a time of 19.93 s, breaking Roy Martin’s world junior record by two-tenths of a second. Bolt also set competition records at a number of other junior events.

Bolt turned professional in 2004 but missed most of his first two seasons due to injuries; he was eliminated in the first round of the 200 m heats at the 2004 Summer Olympics. In 2007, Bolt beat Don Quarrie’s 200 m Jamaican national record with a run of 19.75 s. In May 2008, Bolt set his first 100 m world record with a time of 9.72 s, Bolt improved the 100m world record to 9.58 seconds to win his first World Championship gold medal in what was the largest ever margin of improvement in the 100 m world record since the beginning of electronic timing.

He was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for 2009.

Bolt also loves dancing, regarded as a laid back person .He is currently dating Mizicann Evans: they both met and became friends at a track meet aged 13, and became a couple in 2004.

Bolt’s Jamaican track and field idols include Herb McKenley and, former Jamaican 200 m record holder, Don Quarrie. Michael Johnson, the former 200 m world and Olympic record holder, is also held in high esteem by Bolt.

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YHP Interviews British Athlete David James Telfer

yourhiddenpotential — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:31:00 +0000

As I said in the last post that I have been following someone that I believe to be an aspiring entrepreneur in his own ways.
I have been privileged enough to meet up with him to get some facts about his life.

In today’s interview and our first interview on “YHP”, we talk to David Telfer-James (Middlesex), a former English Schools champion who reached the semi-finals at the European U20 championships and is another of that fine crop of sprinters that Middlesex University is attracting.
David Telfer-James coached by Lesley Mars and Frank Adams

Hello David, how are you?

I’m fine thanks; it’s a pleasure to be here

Firstly – can you give us a little background information on you David – Where you live? How old you are? (If you don’t mind answering) What motivates you? What inspires you?

I’m currently living in North London (He Laughs) my birthday just passed so I’m 21 years of age now, my favourite number (laughs).
My Inspiration for my sport has to be down to my peers and family, I use to attend a youth club near my area (new river sports centre)most of the pupils were bad and up to no good but they knew I had a talent, so they pushed me to do something with my life.

How does it Feel turning 21?

it feels great to be 21, your legal for a lot of opportunities in life, I must say I have been through a lot of setbacks in my life time… But I never allow something to slip out of my hands unless it’s already fallen

You’ve achieved so much as such a young age, how do you manage your time between school and business?

Oh wow that’s a good Question, my life is packed right now, I wake up at 8.00am in the morning, get home late every day, my mum told me you can rest when you’re dead David, That sounds a bit harsh but it’s true I guess (Laughter).

Who is your favourite young athlete at this moment?

Myself, I don’t watch other athletes because I don’t have time to.. Athletics is all about self development the key word is self!!

How did you start, what inspired you to start running?
My twin Sister was running way before me, whilst I was hanging out in the youth club, before I realize, I found myself with a pair of spikes in my hand turning up for training and the rest was history.

What was the most important lesson you have learnt?

The most important lesson I have learnt is to believe in yourself

Who was your role model/influence?

Maurice green, he was in his own class

What has been your key factor so far?

It has to be my mum, she’s been my core

How much times do you train a week?

I train 6 times a week

Anything you would like to have done differently if you could go back in time?

I would probably have listened to my coach and not of ran when I was half injured

Do you have any secrets on why you have become this good?

yes I do have a secret but I’m not telling you (Laughter)

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

My best advice has to be respecting whom you’re up against but never fear them

What has been your greatest achievement so far?

Best achievement has to be qualifying for the Europeans in Holland

David, tell us something, I heard you have a twin sister, as fast you? (Both in laughter), how does it feel? They must be a lot of competition?

My twins great, she looks after me, but she’s not as fast as me (Laughter again)

I heard you’re currently recovering from an injury how is that going?

I’m fully recovered and ready to roll I’ve been out for nine months

Did you ever think you would get as much publicity as you’ve got so far?

No, I’ve been in the news papers a few times and even on TV it’s good.

What’s next for David Telfer?

what’s next, well my managers lined up a great trip for me, I’m heading to Jamaica for 2months to train with the world record holder usain bolt so that’s going to change my life and I’m looking forward to it ..

Thanks David for your time

Thank you, it was my pleasure and good luck

I really hoped you were inspired in some ways to reach out to your dreams, I would encourage you to keep reading the book I introduced to you all, Robert Kiyosaki’s” Rich Dad, Poor Dad”, If you have any questions, or can’t get hold of the book or audio, let me know

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Entrepreneur Profile- Usain Bolt

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