Usain Bolt’s remarkable career, in photos

SINCE Usain Bolt started his career at the age of 16, Bolt has won 11 World Championships, 9 Olympic gold medals and broken 3 world records. We look back at his incredible journey.

The Fastest Man Alive. The Boy Who Learned to Fly. The Lightning Bolt. All of these nicknames describe Usain Bolt, arguably the world’s most legendary sprinter. Since he started his career at the age of 16, Bolt has won 11 World Championships, nine Olympic gold medals and broken three world records. We look back at some of the groundbreaking moments throughout Bolt’s incredible career: Usain Bolt wins the Mens 200 Meters during the IAAF Junior Athletics World Championships at the National Stadium on July18 , 2002 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

1/32The Fastest Man Alive. The Boy Who Learned to Fly. The Lightning Bolt. All of these nicknames describe Usain Bolt, arguably the world’s most legendary sprinter. Since he started his career at the age of 16, Bolt has won 11 World Championships, nine Olympic gold medals and broken three world records. We look back at some of the groundbreaking moments throughout Bolt’s incredible career: Usain Bolt wins the Mens 200 Meters during the IAAF Junior Athletics World Championships at the National Stadium on July18 , 2002 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

At 16, the Jamaican sprinter jump-started his career at the 2002 World Junior Track and Field Championships. Bolt won his first gold medal in the 200-meter race, and following this victory, he was awarded the Rising Star Award at the IAAF Athletics Gala. In 2003, he captured the 200m World Youth Championship gold once again, earning him international attention. Picture: Getty

2/32At 16, the Jamaican sprinter jump-started his career at the 2002 World Junior Track and Field Championships. Bolt won his first gold medal in the 200-meter race, and following this victory, he was awarded the Rising Star Award at the IAAF Athletics Gala. In 2003, he captured the 200m World Youth Championship gold once again, earning him international attention. Picture: Getty

A year after winning the World Youth Championship, Bolt competed for Jamaica in the 2004 Athens Olympics. A leg injury prevented him from continuing past the first round, but this would not be the last time Bolt graced the Olympic track. Bolt’s 2004 Olympic debut marked the beginning of his professional career as a runner. Picture: AFP

3/32A year after winning the World Youth Championship, Bolt competed for Jamaica in the 2004 Athens Olympics. A leg injury prevented him from continuing past the first round, but this would not be the last time Bolt graced the Olympic track. Bolt’s 2004 Olympic debut marked the beginning of his professional career as a runner. Picture: AFP

4/32Prior to the summer Olympics, Bolt traveled to New York to compete in the Reebok Grand Prix in May of 2008. Picture: AFP

He broke the 100m world record with an astonishing time of 9.72 seconds. This would be the first of many world records shattered by Bolt. Picture: Getty

5/32He broke the 100m world record with an astonishing time of 9.72 seconds. This would be the first of many world records shattered by Bolt. Picture: Getty

After his record-breaking run in May, Bolt prepared for the approaching 2008 Olympics in Beijing in August. All eyes were on this young Jamaican powerhouse, and Bolt certainly rose to the occasion. He broke the 200m world record with a time of 19.30 seconds to win his first Olympic gold medal on August 20, 2008. Picture: Getty

6/32After his record-breaking run in May, Bolt prepared for the approaching 2008 Olympics in Beijing in August. All eyes were on this young Jamaican powerhouse, and Bolt certainly rose to the occasion. He broke the 200m world record with a time of 19.30 seconds to win his first Olympic gold medal on August 20, 2008. Picture: Getty

Bolt breaks the world record with a time of 19.30 seconds to win the gold medal in the Men’s 200m Final the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 20, 2008 . Picture: Getty

7/32Bolt breaks the world record with a time of 19.30 seconds to win the gold medal in the Men’s 200m Final the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 20, 2008 . Picture: Getty

Bolt also took home the gold for Jamaica in the 100-meter race, improving upon his own 100m world record with a time of 9.69 seconds. He earned his third gold medal in the 4x100 relay race. Picture: Getty

8/32Bolt also took home the gold for Jamaica in the 100-meter race, improving upon his own 100m world record with a time of 9.69 seconds. He earned his third gold medal in the 4x100 relay race. Picture: Getty

Beijing Olympics 2008. Day 9 Athletics. Usain Bolt receives his gold medal for winning the men’s 100m last night. Picture: Phil Hillyard/News Corp Australia

9/32Beijing Olympics 2008. Day 9 Athletics. Usain Bolt receives his gold medal for winning the men’s 100m last night. Picture: Phil Hillyard/News Corp Australia

Bolt topped his own world records yet again at the 2009 IAAF World Athletics Championship in Berlin, where he kept up his winning streak and took home three gold medals. With seemingly impossible times of 9.58 seconds for the 100m and 19.19 seconds for the 200m, Bolt became the fastest man alive. Picture: AFP

10/32Bolt topped his own world records yet again at the 2009 IAAF World Athletics Championship in Berlin, where he kept up his winning streak and took home three gold medals. With seemingly impossible times of 9.58 seconds for the 100m and 19.19 seconds for the 200m, Bolt became the fastest man alive. Picture: AFP

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s 100 Metres Final at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on August 16, 2009. He set a new World Record of 9.58. Picture: Getty

11/32Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s 100 Metres Final at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on August 16, 2009. He set a new World Record of 9.58. Picture: Getty

Bolt strikes his famous pose as he celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s 200 Metres Final at the World Athletics Championships on August 20, 2009 in Berlin. Bolt set a new World Record of 19.19 seconds. Picture: Getty

12/32Bolt strikes his famous pose as he celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s 200 Metres Final at the World Athletics Championships on August 20, 2009 in Berlin. Bolt set a new World Record of 19.19 seconds. Picture: Getty

Usain Bolt of Jamaica poses for a portrait during a training feature at the National Stadium on April 6, 2009 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

13/32Usain Bolt of Jamaica poses for a portrait during a training feature at the National Stadium on April 6, 2009 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

Bolt’s incredible feats drew the attention of media giants across the world. In September of 2009, the popular sprinter appeared on an episode of “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.” Picture: Getty

14/32Bolt’s incredible feats drew the attention of media giants across the world. In September of 2009, the popular sprinter appeared on an episode of “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.” Picture: Getty

In 2010, he released his own flavor of Gatorade called “Bolt Lemon Ice.” Gatorade created an animated campaign centered around the sprinting star, dubbing Bolt “the boy who learned to fly.” Picture: Getty

15/32In 2010, he released his own flavor of Gatorade called “Bolt Lemon Ice.” Gatorade created an animated campaign centered around the sprinting star, dubbing Bolt “the boy who learned to fly.” Picture: Getty

Bolt broke his winning streak at the 2010 Diamond League in Stockholm, where he lost to Tyson Gay in the 100m finals. This was Bolt’s second career loss, showing the world he was not invincible. Picture: Getty

16/32Bolt broke his winning streak at the 2010 Diamond League in Stockholm, where he lost to Tyson Gay in the 100m finals. This was Bolt’s second career loss, showing the world he was not invincible. Picture: Getty

Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt in Sydney. Bolt is in the country for the Athletics All Star Meet at Olympic Park in Homebush, Sydney 14/09/2010. Picture: Phil Hillyard/News Corp Australia

17/32Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt in Sydney. Bolt is in the country for the Athletics All Star Meet at Olympic Park in Homebush, Sydney 14/09/2010. Picture: Phil Hillyard/News Corp Australia

Prince Harry poses with Usain Bolt after racing against him at the Usain Bolt Track at the University of the West Indies on March 6, 2012 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

18/32Prince Harry poses with Usain Bolt after racing against him at the Usain Bolt Track at the University of the West Indies on March 6, 2012 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

Back on track: Fans eagerly awaited Bolt’s return in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, and he did not disappoint. He became the first man in history to defend both of his Olympic sprinting titles, winning the 100m gold medal with a time of 9.63 seconds and the 200m in 19.32 seconds. Bolt also helped Jamaica win the gold in the 4x100 relay; his team broke its previous world record with a time of 36.84 seconds. “This is what I wanted and I got it. I’m very proud of myself,” 25-year-old Bolt told BBC Sport. Picture: Getty

19/32Back on track: Fans eagerly awaited Bolt’s return in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, and he did not disappoint. He became the first man in history to defend both of his Olympic sprinting titles, winning the 100m gold medal with a time of 9.63 seconds and the 200m in 19.32 seconds. Bolt also helped Jamaica win the gold in the 4x100 relay; his team broke its previous world record with a time of 36.84 seconds. “This is what I wanted and I got it. I’m very proud of myself,” 25-year-old Bolt told BBC Sport. Picture: Getty

Usain Bolt celebrates winning gold and setting a new world record of 36.84 during the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Final at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 11, 2012. Picture: Getty

20/32Usain Bolt celebrates winning gold and setting a new world record of 36.84 during the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Final at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 11, 2012. Picture: Getty

21/32Usain Bolt crosses the finish line to win gold during the Men’s 200m Final at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 9, 2012. Picture: Getty

Usain Bolt poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 100m final at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 6, 2012 in London, England. Picture: Getty

22/32Usain Bolt poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 100m final at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 6, 2012 in London, England. Picture: Getty

At the beginning of the 2015 season, Bolt announced that he intended for the 2017 World Championships to be his last competition. But until then, he was determined to uphold his victories. At the 2015 World Championships, he won his third 100m title and his fourth consecutive 200m title. His relay team also claimed their fourth consecutive World Championship victory. Picture: Getty

23/32At the beginning of the 2015 season, Bolt announced that he intended for the 2017 World Championships to be his last competition. But until then, he was determined to uphold his victories. At the 2015 World Championships, he won his third 100m title and his fourth consecutive 200m title. His relay team also claimed their fourth consecutive World Championship victory. Picture: Getty

Usain Bolt returned to the Olympics in the summer of 2016 at Rio de Janeiro, where he became the first person in Olympic history to win the gold in both the 100m and the 200m three times. He earned a “triple-triple” and ended his Olympic career with a 100 percent win rate in the finals. Picture: Getty

24/32Usain Bolt returned to the Olympics in the summer of 2016 at Rio de Janeiro, where he became the first person in Olympic history to win the gold in both the 100m and the 200m three times. He earned a “triple-triple” and ended his Olympic career with a 100 percent win rate in the finals. Picture: Getty

Usain Bolt kisses his gold medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 100 metres at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 15, 2016. Picture: Getty

25/32Usain Bolt kisses his gold medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 100 metres at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 15, 2016. Picture: Getty

26/32Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the Men’s 200m Final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 18, 2016. Picture: Getty

27/32Usain Bolt of Jamaica after his 200m Heat during Athletics on Day 11 at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture. Phil Hillyard/News Corp Australia

28/32Usain Bolt poses for pictures during his visit to the statue of Christ the Redeemer on October 23, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Picture: Getty

Usain Bolt struts his stuff alongside cheerleaders after victory in the men’s 100m during the IAAF Diamond League Meeting Herculis on July 21, 2017 in Monaco. Picture: Getty

29/32Usain Bolt struts his stuff alongside cheerleaders after victory in the men’s 100m during the IAAF Diamond League Meeting Herculis on July 21, 2017 in Monaco. Picture: Getty

30/32Usain Bolt attends the 2016 GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on December 8, 2016 in Los Angeles. Picture: Getty

Usain Bolt, the 200m and 400m sprinter poses in front of ‘The Sprinter’ statue at the National Stadium on October 17, 2006 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

31/32Usain Bolt, the 200m and 400m sprinter poses in front of ‘The Sprinter’ statue at the National Stadium on October 17, 2006 in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Getty

Street artist James Cochran, Aka Jimmy C puts the finishing touches to a piece of work depicting the face of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt on July 20, 2012 in London just before the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic games. Picture: Getty

32/32Street artist James Cochran, Aka Jimmy C puts the finishing touches to a piece of work depicting the face of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt on July 20, 2012 in London just before the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic games. Picture: Getty

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