Standing alongside his fellow countrymen, he readies himself to walk amongst other top athletes from around the world. Since he was a young boy, he dreamed of one day presenting himself to the world during the Olympics. Today is that day.

Hearing his country’s national anthem begin to play, emotions begin to fill his soul, tears swell his eyes. As flashbulbs pop like lightening bugs in a forest of frantic fans, he reflects back on his younger years. The childhood years of playing in the street outside his parents’ grocery store with his brother. The years of living and breathing nothing but sports, especially the sport he holds so dear to his heart. The sport that has defined him as a man. The sport that will allow him to take his rightful place in the record books.

However, he realizes that he must not reflect too much on his past, for the present is something to cherish and enjoy. He worked all his life for an opportunity others can only dream of. He must do well not only for his country, but for those who had the desire to achieve this goal but not the skill to accomplish it.

In a few short hours, He will place his hands on the starting line, his feet planted firmly in the starting blocks. He will enjoy this time with his countrymen, for when the starting pistol makes its announcement, he will leave all others behind.

In this book, you will be taken on a journey from Usain Bolt’s childhood home in Sherwood Content to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and back again to his home in Kingston, Jamaica. All the heartaches, injuries, joys, and achievements will be told and you too will discover why Usain Bolt is rewriting the record books.