MANILA, Philippines—Usain Bolt, regarded as the fastest man to ever live, introduced his first child to the world and revealed her unique and befitting name.
The 33-year-old Jamaican athlete took to social media to share photos of his baby Olympia Lightning Bolt and proudly called himself a “girl dad.”
He also posted a touching tribute to his girlfriend Kasi Bennett who also celebrated her 30th birthday.
“We have started a new chapter together with our daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt. I look forward to what the future will bring for us but be reassured that I will be the rock for this family,” said Bolt.
Girl Dad #OlympiaLightningBolt pic.twitter.com/LLlQMAaTvH
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) July 7, 2020
Bolt is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and was also the winner of 11 gold medals in the World Championships.
He’s the only sprinter to have won 100-meter and 200-meter titles in three consecutive Olympics and is the world record holder for the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4 x 100 meters relay.
Usain is known for nickname the “Lightning Bolt” as the world’s fastest man.