Top quotes by Usain Bolt

If Queen Elizabeth knighthooded me and I would get the title Sir Usain Bolt. That sounds very nice. Votes: 22

You have good days and bad days. Votes: 15

Track and field was very big when I was growing up. Votes: 14

If I get to be a legend, I've achieved my goal. Votes: 13

I've learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax and think about video games, what I'm gonna do after the race, what I'm gonna do just to chill. Stuff like that to relax a little before the race. Votes: 13

It's always a wake-up call to get beaten. Votes: 9

I would rather be lying in a bed than changing one. Votes: 8

I was playing cricket first and my cricket coach was the one that introduced me to track and field. Votes: 8

No matter who you are, no matter what you're doing, no matter how focus you are, no matter how ready you think you? are, you're not gonna catch me Votes: 8

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 Votes: 8

It's a great feat for me to have broken my world record. Votes: 6

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. Votes: 6

I like to have fun, just stay relaxed. Votes: 6

If you're the Olympic champion then they have to wait four more years to get you again. Votes: 6

A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time. Votes: 6

I don't know the history of my sport. I'm not like those people who know everything. Votes: 5

You can get beat any day. Votes: 5

When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are. Votes: 5

There are so many Jamaican people here in London, it's going to be like being at home for me. Votes: 5

I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete. Votes: 4

I really want to try soccer after I retire because I've watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender. Votes: 4

Come on... when you're running, if you see you're going to win, you're going to celebrate. Votes: 4

I think my acceleration is very good. That's the key for me. Votes: 4

There are better starters than me but I'm a strong finisher. Votes: 3

You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you're famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you. Votes: 3

As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure. Votes: 3

Believe in your dreams and that anything is possible. Votes: 3

My brother is really, really slow. Votes: 2

When I'm at the gym, I think about chicks, going to the beach, and looking good. I do it for the girls. Votes: 2

I am now a legend. I am also the greatest athlete to live. Votes: 2

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. Votes: 0

Each training session I'm getting better and better. I have no other duties now, no worries, it's all about training, eating and sleeping. I have a lot more time and can put a lot more effort into training. I'm feeling better every day. As long as I'm feeling myself I'm definitely in no doubt I can go to the Olympics and win. Votes: 0

But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn't really bother me. Votes: 0

I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me. Votes: 0

Repeating is harder than anything else. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

All I have to do is to work on transition and technique. Votes: 0

For me he (Tendulkar) is one of the greatest cricketers Votes: 0

My name is Bolt, Lightning Bolt. Votes: 0

I know what I can do so it doesn't bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I've worked hard over the years, I've been injured and I've worked hard through it, and I've made it. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I can't really live outside Jamaica. I can be away, but only for a while. Votes: 0

Yeah, I am lazy. There's no doubt about that. Votes: 0

I try to lead by example. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I have matured a lot. Votes: 0

I know what to do and I go and execute. Votes: 0

But anybody who steps into the lane beside you is the biggest competition because they made it to the finals. Votes: 0

I don't read a lot of books. Votes: 0

Sometimes you lose sight of what's going on around you. Votes: 0

A few people have said I should let you win Votes: 0

As long as I'm in good shape, you'll always see me smiling. Votes: 0

At the end of the season, I normally get some time off training and can go on vacation and enjoy myself. Votes: 0

Cristiano is better than Messi, without a doubt. He's more of an all-round player Votes: 0

Don't think about the start of the race, think about the ending. Votes: 0

Every season something happens so I programme that in; something will happen. Votes: 0

Every season, for me, it's like starting from scratch again. Votes: 0

Everyone has the right to their own opinion. Votes: 0

For me, time is everything, because from the time you wake up you have to have your heart and soul in this. You have to work through the day, you have to go to the gym, you have to eat, and yet you have to work as fast as possible to get home and get rest before the next day begins again. Votes: 0

I actually had nuggets and mostly Asian food when I was at the Olympics. But as soon as I got back to Jamaica, or when I was in London, I had a lot of wings. That was the first thing I asked for - "Hey, get me some wings." Votes: 0

I always support Argentina. I watched a lot of the European Championships but wasn't supporting one team. I knew some players in a few of the teams and was just seeing how they played. It was nice for Ronaldo to win with Portugal. Votes: 0

I am doing what I do [athletics] because the fans love it and it's a part of me, it's my personality. I think people come to see you run fast, but they also come to see a show, a performance. They want to see a personality, and that's what I give them. Votes: 0

I can still improve a lot, but there is definitely a limit to what the human body can do. Votes: 0

I can't watch a [Floyd] Mayweather fight. I don't find it exciting. I used to watch boxing in the [Michael] Tyson era when it was exciting. Now it's all bob and weave, a punch here and there. It is not entertaining. Votes: 0

I don't go to church so much, but I do believe in God and I understand the consequences of faith. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I don't like losing anyways. Votes: 0

I don't listen to music before a race - my coach doesn't like it, he thinks I might lose my focus and concentration. Votes: 0

I don't put myself under pressure. Votes: 0

I don't think limits. Votes: 0

I had thought that I would stop in 2017, but my coach has told me to stop saying that as I may continue into 2018. I'm not thinking about it at the moment. Votes: 0

I have dedicated my life to the 200m, I really love the 200m a lot. Votes: 0

I have just accepted certain things and it makes it easier. I accept I will get injured. I accept I cannot win every race. I work hard to decrease the chances of those things happening but I accept they will happen. A lot of people don't accept it. They get injured, they go crazy. Votes: 0

I have learned that if this is what I am going to do, and do it well, then I have to avoid drinking. Votes: 0

I have to move on now as there is no point to dwell on the past. I have a few days to refocus and get ready for the 200 meters on Friday. After this I have the 4×100-meter and a few other races before the end of the season. Votes: 0

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?" Votes: 0

I just imagine all the other runners are big spiders, and then I get super scared, Votes: 0

I know what I can do, so I never doubt myself. Votes: 0

I leaned too early. I was running, I looked across, I realised I was going to win - the thought I was on for a world record entered my mind - I reached for the line when I should have stayed straight. Votes: 0

I looked up to Don Quarrie and Michael Johnson when I was younger. They were the best in the 200m which was my main event growing up. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I never single out any one competitor. I treat all my rivals equally. Votes: 0

I play football every Tuesday and Thursday early in the season. I am smart enough at the game. I score a lot of goals. I wouldn't be the best in the world but I am OK. Votes: 0

I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I stay as far away from politics as possible, or any controversy. Votes: 0

I still have the drive. I just want to push the barriers and see what I can do and how far I can go. I am just determined and driven. Votes: 0

I stopped worrying about the start. The end is what's important. Votes: 0

I swim when I am injured. What the best guys do is so hard. Michael Phelps is the best. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I think the sport needs the help to continue to motivate athletes. Votes: 0

I told you all I was going to be No. 1, and I did just that. Votes: 0

I try not to eat too much fast food but still go for hot wings occasionally. As I get older, I have to pay more attention to my diet. My favorite food is jerk pork. Votes: 0

I try to focus and compete and do positive things for the sport. Votes: 0

I try to live my life to the best, but I just always preach that you should just work hard and do your best. Votes: 0

I want to be one of the greatest athletes ever to live, not only in track and field, but in all of general sport. Votes: 0

I want to stay involved in athletics; I want to encourage kids to take part and try to grow the sport. Votes: 0

I want to thank GOD for everything he as done for me cause without him none of this wouldn't be possible. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I was not stressing about what other people wanted. I put myself first. Votes: 0

If I can stay [involved] with the sport, we can find different ways to motivate people and preach to them and explain to them that all they need is dedication to the sport. Votes: 0

If you feel strongly about something and you want to voice your opinion, I feel it's your right, so, that's how I look at it because that's how life is. Votes: 0

If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit. Votes: 0

I'm just looking forward to accomplishing my goals. My two biggest goals are defending my title and to winning. It would be a full accomplishment if I can get that done. That is what I am looking forward to. Votes: 0

In Jamaica, you learn as a child how to roll a joint. Everyone here has tried it. I did too Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I've got everything I wanted so I'm just happy. Votes: 0

I've noticed in England once people reach a certain level they feel they have to get married. Votes: 0

Messi or Cristiano - Speed? Cristiano. Shot? Cristiano. Dribbling? Messi. Intelligence? Messi. Talent? Messi. Winner is Messi! Votes: 0

My coach told me if I broke the national record for the 200, I could run a 100. Votes: 0

My diet is much better. I eat what I have to. The older you get, the better you get at making sacrifices. Votes: 0

My favorite thing is always wings. That is my guilty pleasure. Votes: 0

My relationship with everyone in Jamaica is good. Votes: 0

Once a year I will clean my room, just because I feel I should. Votes: 0

One of the things we're trying to do more of is not just take money from corporate partnerships, but get more involved in the business side for when I retire. So Puma are going to make me an ambassador for life. I have a clothing line coming out. I am investing a lot in housing in Jamaica, buildings for rent. Votes: 0

Politics is tricky, especially in Jamaica. There are two parties, JLP [Jamaica Labour Party] and PNP [People's National Party], and if I went for one, I would upset supporters of the other. I stay as far from politics as I can. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Rihanna, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj - we may not win, but we would have a lot of fun [in 4x400m relay team]. Votes: 0

Rio would be my last Olympics. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

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 Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The clubs, that's easy to cut out, because I know when the season ends I can look forward to going out. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The important thing was that I got the win. It's good for confidence and the season. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The older I get, the less I am bothered by talk like that. I have total faith in my coach [Yohan Blake], total faith. Votes: 0

There are things that bother me. I try not to let them, but they do. Votes: 0

There is no stress. I live my life, I enjoy it and when I am comfortable I can get married. Votes: 0

There's a lot of great Olympians, but for me, I try to prove myself as one of the best - and that's the key thing. Votes: 0

Unfortunately, I don't usually get to see much outside the Olympics as I compete almost every day. I have been to Rio a few times and got a tour of the sites. It is a spectacular city. Votes: 0

We Jamaicans are not so much stressed about time, you know, but you have to stay on top of it. And, of course, on the track, every time we go on the track, it is all about the seconds and the fractions of a second that count." Votes: 0

We're not like the distance guys. I have a very simple approach. I don't overcomplicate. People ask me, are you doing 42 steps, 44 steps for 100 metres? I don't know. Votes: 0

When I was young, I didn't really think about anything other than sports. Votes: 0

When I was younger I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn't focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it's fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Where I'm from, there is no violence, pretty much. Votes: 0

Women always find you out when you lie. Always. No matter what, they always find out. They're like detectives. Votes: 0

Worrying gets you nowhere. If you turn up worrying about how you're going to perform, you've already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself. Votes: 0

You can't really give away anything in your book ... should be exciting, it's my life, and I'm a cool and exciting guy. Votes: 0

You have to get to the worst to get better. Votes: 0