Usain Bolt Quotes

Track and field was very big when I was growing up.

I told you all I was going to be No. 1, and I did just that.

The important thing was that I got the win. It's good for confidence and the season.

I remember when I was 14, I went to race in Hungary, and I went to a concert, and they were playing Bob Marley songs, and I thought, "Wow, this guy is so special." It's Marley every time.

I don't go to church so much, but I do believe in God and I understand the consequences of faith.

I've worked hard over the years, I've been injured and I've worked hard through it, and I've made it.

I try to lead by example.

But anybody who steps into the lane beside you is the biggest competition because they made it to the finals.

When people contact me on Instagram or Facebook, kids and adults, who say, "You're an inspiration. You make me want to work hard to achieve my goals." If I can still do that after I retire that makes me feel good.

I can still improve a lot, but there is definitely a limit to what the human body can do.

I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete.

Since they came in with the selfie, it's the worst thing. You hardly ever get asked for autographs any more. It's always selfies.

When I was young, I didn't really think about anything other than sports.

I don't think limits.

Where I'm from, there is no violence, pretty much.

I have to show who I am, play with the crowd, play with the camera. When people come to a race, part of it is the anticipation, "What is he going to do?"

I don't know the history of my sport. I'm not like those people who know everything.

The older I get, the less I am bothered by talk like that. I have total faith in my coach [Yohan Blake], total faith.

The more success I have with track and field the bigger my brand is. So I would say I'm more of a brand now, trying to build for the future.

I have matured a lot.

I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me.

For me, I'm focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I'm working on it.

But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn't really bother me.

Every season, for me, it's like starting from scratch again.

Yeah, I am lazy. There's no doubt about that.

I don't put myself under pressure.

I was playing cricket first and my cricket coach was the one that introduced me to track and field.

The hard part for me is rest. I am a person who stays up late. If I go to bed early, I don't sleep, but I know I have to rest. That is always a struggle for me.

I'd like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

If Queen Elizabeth knighthooded me and I would get the title Sir Usain Bolt. That sounds very nice.

I don't like losing anyways.

I've noticed in England once people reach a certain level they feel they have to get married.

I just imagine all the other runners are big spiders, and then I get super scared,

I was always brought up to believe in Him [God], and to behave in certain ways. That is what my parents taught me and I always trust my parents. They have great values.

I think sometimes, when you're on top and all you do is win, win, win, win, win, you get lazy and lose focus. When you lose it opens your eyes and you get serious. There is always a time when it is good to lose, at the right time for you.

I was not stressing about what other people wanted. I put myself first.

Easy is not a option..No days off..Never Quit..Be Fearless..Talent you have Naturally..Skill is only developed by hours and hours of Work

There are better starters than me but I'm a strong finisher.

If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.

My name is Bolt, Lightning Bolt.

I will run against anybody.

It was not perfect but I'm very happy. It could have been better, but I'm now looking forward to my second race of the season.

I've got everything I wanted so I'm just happy.

There are so many Jamaican people here in London, it's going to be like being at home for me.

Racing comes easily to me, especially the 100 metres. That is why, no matter how fast I run the run the 100 metres, the 200 will always mean more to me, because of the effort I've put in.

I stopped worrying about the start. The end is what's important.

My hunger is always there.

I try to focus and compete and do positive things for the sport.

I know what I can do, so I never doubt myself.

Come on ... when you're running, if you see you're going to win, you're going to celebrate.

People always say I'm a legend, but I'm not. Not until I've defended my Olympic titles. That's when I've decided I'll be a legend.

Sleep is extremely important to me - I need to rest and recover in order for the training I do to be absorbed by my body

When I played football, I liked being a goalkeeper or a midfielder. I was probably better at cricket. I would be a very good cricketer if I was a professional now. I think I would probably have been the best, in fact.

I don't read a lot of books.

My coach told me if I broke the national record for the 200, I could run a 100.

A few people have said I should let you win

It's always a wake-up call to get beaten.

I don't even like to go out onto the streets sometimes because I can't get anything done. People want pictures and autographs all the time.

If I get to be a legend, I've achieved my goal.

You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you're famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you.

You can get beat any day.

There are things that bother me. I try not to let them, but they do.

Don't think about the start of the race, think about the ending.

Surprisingly, maybe the place I get recognised the least is the United States. America is not so big on track and field. Some recognise me there but lots don't.

As long as I'm in good shape, you'll always see me smiling.

I would rather be lying in a bed than changing one.

I have learned that if this is what I am going to do, and do it well, then I have to avoid drinking.

I love competing. I am so competitive. I definitely need to win because I hate losing. I am the type who if I know I will lose I won't compete.

I know what I can do so it doesn't bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.

Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you're growing up, you're walking down the street, you've got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can't pass one person.

I don't have a clue. These things don't bother me. I think about the technical stuff but not how many steps or what my heart rate is.

My relationship with everyone in Jamaica is good.

I have dedicated my life to the 200m, I really love the 200m a lot.