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Usain Bolt’s dad dies after ‘lengthy illness’ as tributes pour in
Wellesley Bolt, father of Olympic legend Usain Bolt, has passed away at 68 after battling a lengthy illness
The father of Usain Bolt, the greatest sprinter of all time, has died after a lengthy illness, according to local reports.
Wellesley Bolt, 68, was described as the “quiet force” behind the sprinter and was regularly spotted in the stands alongside his wife Jennifer, throughout the sprinter’s golden career.
Bolt’s sponsor at the time convinced his father to travel to Beijing for the 200 metres final, but the race was run while the sprinter’s father was in the air.
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