Usain Bolt

Fastest man ever

Contemporary influential 116 sayings

Sayings by Usain Bolt

I'm a legend. I'm the greatest athlete to live.

2016 — Post-race interview after winning gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics
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I don't think I need to prove myself anymore. I've proven myself time and time again.

2017 — Press conference ahead of the 2017 World Championships
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I don't like to train, I really hate training. I just like competing.

2016 — Interview with GQ magazine
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I run for chicken nuggets. Seriously! My mom used to bribe me with them when I was little.

2012 — Lighthearted interview about his motivations
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I don't have any tattoos. I'm too pretty for that.

2016 — Interview about his personal style
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I told y'all I was gonna do it. Y'all didn't believe me. I told you I was the greatest.

2016 — After winning a race at the 2016 Olympics
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I don't know what I'd do if I wasn't fast. Probably be a cricketer or something boring.

2012 — Interview about his career choices
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I'm lazy. I don't like to wake up early for training.

2016 — Interview about his training habits
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If I had to choose between fame and money, I'd take fame. I like being recognized.

2016 — Interview about his lifestyle
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I could have been a footballer, but running was easier.

2017 — Casual interview about his career path
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I don't even know how to swim. I'm Jamaican—we don't swim.

2016 — Humorous interview comment
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I'm not a morning person. I like to sleep.

2013 — Interview about his daily routine
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I don't stress. I just go out there and do my thing.

2015 — Pre-race interview at a major championship
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I party all the time. I just know when to stop.

2016 — Interview about balancing his social life and career
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I'm not a robot. I make mistakes.

2017 — After a rare loss in a race
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I don't diet. I eat whatever I want.

2016 — Interview about his eating habits
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I don't believe in limits.

2012 — Motivational speech at an event
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I don't really have a strategy. I just run fast.

2016 — Interview about his racing approach
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I'm not a bad boy. I'm just confident.

2013 — Interview addressing his public persona
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I don't care about what people say about me.

2016 — Interview about handling criticism
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