Usain Bolt shared the first public photos and the unique name of his daughter, Olympia Lightning Bolt, giving a nod to sprinter’s Olympic success.
The Jamaican former sprinter shared pictures of his first child on Twitter as he wished his partner Kasi Bennett happy birthday saying they have started a new chapter together with our daughter.
“Now we have started a new chapter together with our daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt,” was posted on Bolt’s social media. “I look forward to what the future will bring for us but be reassured that I will be the ROCK for this family.”
Olympia Lightning Bolt ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Ovo5PzVQAt
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) July 7, 2020
It is the first time the couple has confirmed their daughter’s name since Bennett gave birth on May 17.
I want to wish my gf @kasi__b a happy birthday. I get to spend ur special day with u. I want nothing but happiness for u & will continue to doing my best keeping a smile on ur face. We have started a new chapter together with our daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt ⚡️🎉🎊💫 pic.twitter.com/FhlwdaF2Zx
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) July 7, 2020
The eight-time Olympic gold medallist, who holds world record in the 100m, 200m and 400m relay, retired from athletics after the 2017 World Championships. He is the only sprinter to win the Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive games.