Watching the Olympics is like watching incredible physical feats unfold before your eyes. Bars have been set, boundaries have been broken, and every person who has gotten there has a story of perseverance and dedication, but the one that fascinated me the most was the story of Usain Bolt. Usain Bolt was born in Jamaica on August 21, 1986 with a serious spinal condition. Even then he didn't let that hold him back. As he grew up, he began to become an all-round athlete who excelled in every sport but had a particular interest in badminton. He had always been extremely exceptional at running and had participated in many youth tournaments, but until one of his coaches took him under his wing and began training him, he began to thrive in the event. It was then that his real success but also the criticism began. In Jamaica sprinting is a very serious sport and not without reason many Jamaican sprinters have achieved at least one medal in their careers and many of them have broken world records. When Usain Bolt joined the Jamaican track and field team it had many track stars who h...
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