Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketeer and sprinter from a young age.
His speed was noticed by coaches, and by the age of 14, he was wowing fans with his lightning speed on the track. He took the world by storm at the Beijing Olympics, and showed he was the fastest sprinter of all time at the World Championships in 2009.
Despite the pressure of being at the top of his sport, Usain continued to be monumental in his achievements.
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Size: 240mm x 195mm
Pages: 32
Format: hardback
Illustrated: colour images