Published 01/24/2023, 10:50 AM EST
Jamaican Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is one of the world’s biggest personalities and a well-recognized role model for many. Whether it be record-setting performances or the viral clip of him fist-bumping his helpers, the personality has always cheered the audience. However, Bolt recently hit a rough patch after facing a loss of $12 million due to alleged fraud.
The news of the financial loss of Bolt hit the internet sending shockwaves to the community. As reported by the media outlet Fortune, around $12 million was missing from the account that Bolt had with Kingston-based investment firm Stocks and Securities. It was further learned that around $12,000 was remaining in the account which was a part of the personality’s retirement and life savings.
Following this tragic happening, fans came out in support of Bolt. Sadly, this is a moment that breaks the heart of many people around the globe as suffering financial loss from a scam stands as no joke. However, the community deems to see Bolt overcoming this tough time with his pure spirit and positive attitude.
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Usain Bolt once showed his love for gaming and considered the thought of becoming a streamer or eSports athlete
Bolt has been known for setting world records for 100m and 200m races. The name has been so renowned that reciting ‘Usain Bolt’ simply means ‘high speed’. And the man expected to be the world’s fastest man had once voiced his love for video games and also presented the thought of imagining himself as a streamer or eSports athlete.
A few years ago, Bolt was interviewed by the media organization BBC where he admitted that video games are a crucial part of his journey to becoming the athlete that he is today. He admitted to having got the hunger and eagerness to become the best and win his races from playing video games. Surprisingly, BBC reporter Steffan Powell asked him if would have chosen to become a Twitch streamer or an eSports athlete had he been growing up in the present world.
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To this, Bolt said, “Probably, probably. I think I was so much into video games when I was younger because sometimes I would skip training to go to the video games store to play video games. My coach would call my dad and tell him, ‘Listen, he didn’t come to training today,’ and then my dad would be like, ‘Why didn’t you go to training?’ and I had no answer, you know what I mean? So that was just one thing, I know if we had what we have now I would definitely be a gamer, for sure.”
BEIJING, CHINA – AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men’s 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Therefore, it wouldn’t be wrong to speculate that Bolt might just try his talent of gaming in the video gaming and streaming community. He has been known to overcome his hurdles and obstacles to reach where he stands now. Certainly, the video gaming and streaming community would love to welcome the star.
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But in the end, it all depends on him. The world might see his saying, “probably,” turn into an official announcement. Since one can do nothing but wait, would you like to see Bolt in the video gaming and streaming community? Do tell us in the comments below.
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