Usain Bolt - Recognition

Recognition

As a result of Bolt's successes in athletics, he was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for 2009 and 2010.

  • IAAF World Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012
  • Track & Field Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009
  • Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: 2009, 2010
  • BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year: 2008, 2009

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