During his prime, Bolt had a bold presence on the track; he was charismatic and an ever-animated character before and after every race. The former Jamaican sprinter’s confidence presented him as an ultimate doer and his presence could be felt miles away.
He backed his loud character with action on the track as he recorded the fastest times in the two short sprints, the 100m and 200m. Since Bolt, no athlete has cemented his position as the World Athletics poster boy. South African quarter-mile runner, Wayde van Niekerk was once tipped to claim the throne as he cruised to a 400m world record at the 2016 Olympic Games.
