The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/usain-bolt/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Usain Bolt | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/usain-bolt/ 32 32 Sad farewell for injured Bolt as he crashes out of final race https://www.timesofisrael.com/sad-farewell-for-injured-bolt-as-he-crashes-out-of-final-race/ Sat, 12 Aug 2017 22:15:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1675213 World's fastest man ends ends storied career limping to finishing line amid standing ovation of packed London stadium

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]]> Samba, reflections and pride in final Rio Olympics party https://www.timesofisrael.com/rio-throws-final-party-to-say-goodbye-to-2016-olympics/ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:33:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1449067 Celebrating its 'marvelous' city, the picturesque metropolis breathes a festive sigh of relief at the successful conclusion of the 2016 summer Games

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]]> Olympics: ‘Lightning’ strikes thrice as Bolt completes 100m hat-trick https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympics-lightning-strikes-thrice-as-bolt-completes-100m-hat-trick/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:12:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1445661 29-year-old Jamaican legend makes Olympic history, winning 3 consecutive individual Olympic sprint titles

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]]> Olympic spectacle gives way to chase for gold https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympic-spectacle-gives-way-to-chase-for-gold/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:51:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1441014&preview_id=1441014 First medals up for grabs Saturday as athletes begin to compete in shooting, swimming, cycling, judo and more

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]]> Glittering ceremony launches Rio Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/glittering-ceremony-launches-rio-olympics/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:48:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1440888 Under the gaze of Christ the Redeemer statue, 78,000 people pack into Maracana Stadium to watch four-hour party

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]]> 80 years on, Jesse Owens’ daughter adamant he didn’t shake Hitler’s hand https://www.timesofisrael.com/80-years-on-jesse-owens-daughter-adamant-he-didnt-shake-hitlers-hand/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:08:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1437473 New movie marks anniversary of infamous 1936 Berlin Olympic games, where multi-gold medalist countered vision of Aryan supremacy

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]]> Around the world, protests held for and against Israel’s Gaza operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/around-the-world-protests-held-for-and-against-israels-gaza-operation/ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:57:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=287266 Usain Bolt wouldn't always make it to safety in time, pro-Israel protesters told at rallies in Australia; in South Africa, Tutu slams 'fanatics on both sides'

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]]> London police arrest man for throwing bottle on Olympic track https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-police-arrest-man-for-throwing-bottle-on-olympic-track/ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 01:19:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=185508 100m final proceeds as scheduled with Jamaica's Usain Bolt winning the gold

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