Top 80 Usain Bolt Quotes

I wouldn’t say I’m a phenomenon, just a great athlete.

I really want to try soccer after I retire because I’ve watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.

My coach is pushing me harder than ever to make sure I stay at a good level.

I know what to do and I go and execute.

You can get beat any day.

If Queen Elizabeth knighthooded me and I would get the title Sir Usain Bolt. That sounds very nice.

I don’t think limits.

You have good days and bad days.

All I have to do is to work on transition and technique.

I have dedicated my life to the 200m, I really love the 200m a lot.

I’d like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

I will run against anybody.

When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.

I have matured a lot.

I’ve learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax and think about video games, what I’m gonna do after the race, what I’m gonna do just to chill. Stuff like that to relax a little before the race.

People always say I’m a legend, but I’m not. Not until I’ve defended my Olympic titles. That’s when I’ve decided I’ll be a legend.

I can’t really live outside Jamaica. I can be away, but only for a while.

Every season, for me, it’s like starting from scratch again.

I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell.

There are things that bother me. I try not to let them, but they do.

When people come to a race, part of it is the anticipation: ‘What is he going to do?’

Track and field was very big when I was growing up.

I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.

But anybody who steps into the lane beside you is the biggest competition because they made it to the finals.

I can’t really live outside Jamaica. I can be away, but only for a while.

All I have to do is to work on transition and technique.

I really don’t have a favorite meal. I eat anything.

I try to lead by example.

But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn’t really bother me.

I don’t like losing anyways.

I like music a lot.

It’s always a wake-up call to get beaten.

If you’re the Olympic champion then they have to wait four more years to get you again.

If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.

I’ve learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax and think about video games, what I’m gonna do after the race, what I’m gonna do just to chill. Stuff like that to relax a little before the race.

I think they have not learned over the years that the more you talk, the more I will want to beat you.

I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.

My name is Bolt, Lightning Bolt.

My brother is really, really slow.

I think they have not learned over the years that the more you talk, the more I will want to beat you.

For me, I’m focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I’m working on it.

My coach keeps telling me to say I’m not going to retire. I should just go through the motions and see what I feel every year and see if I really want to do it, but personally, I want to do it, but my coach says just take your time, don’t rush.

As long as I’m in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.

My coach is pushing me harder than ever to make sure I stay at a good level.

A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.

Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you’re growing up, you’re walking down the street, you’ve got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can’t pass one person.

If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.

My brother is really, really slow.

I don’t read a lot of books.

If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal.

I’ve tried my hardest to bribe my chef, but my team have been clever and hired someone who not only is not bribeable but who chases me round the house and makes sure I eat what he’s cooked, and he lays out my vitamin pills and supplements in front of me so I can’t ‘forget‘ to take them.

People like to see showdowns.

There are better starters than me but I’m a strong finisher.

For some reason, when I get to the 200m, I’m always a little bit nervous.

When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.

I don’t put myself under pressure.

Once a year I will clean my room, just because I feel I should.

I don’t think limits.

I don’t even like to go out onto the streets sometimes because I can’t get anything done. People want pictures and autographs all the time.

When people come to a race, part of it is the anticipation: ‘What is he going to do?’

You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you’re famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you.

The 100m is never stressful.

A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.

Every season, for me, it’s like starting from scratch again.

I try to lead by example.

In track years… track is not like other sports. You do have track athletes that stay in this sport until, like, 35, 36, but I think when you get to 28, it’s really difficult.

People like to see showdowns.

I would rather be lying in a bed than changing one.

Sometimes you lose sight of what’s going on around you.

I’d like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

In track years… track is not like other sports. You do have track athletes that stay in this sport until, like, 35, 36, but I think when you get to 28, it’s really difficult.

As long as I’m in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.

Yeah, I am lazy. There’s no doubt about that.

I don’t even like to go out onto the streets sometimes because I can’t get anything done. People want pictures and autographs all the time.

When I was younger, I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn’t focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it’s fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.

I can’t watch a Mayweather fight. I don’t find it exciting.

If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal.

There are things that bother me. I try not to let them, but they do.

I’ve tried my hardest to bribe my chef, but my team have been clever and hired someone who not only is not bribeable but who chases me round the house and makes sure I eat what he’s cooked, and he lays out my vitamin pills and supplements in front of me so I can’t ‘forget‘ to take them.

Where I’m from, there is no violence, pretty much.