World Athletics🏃 Track & Field · 2009
9.58
Bolt runs the 100m world record in Berlin. It still stands.
🏃 Track & Field · #4 of 8
Usain Bolt
Still holds the 100m and 200m world records; won both at three straight Olympics.
Active 2002–2017
GOAT score
73.0
Rank range #4 (stable)
Data coverage 100%
Data coverage 100%
World Athletics
Olympic Games🏃 Track & Field · 2008
9.69 in Beijing
Bolt wins the Olympic 100m in world-record time while celebrating before the line.
The Machine’s breakdown
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic gold medals Achievement | 8 | 89 |
| World Championship gold medals Achievement | 11 | 79 |
| Olympic medals (all colors) Dominance | 8 | 67 |
| Most golds at a single Olympics Peak | 3 | 60 |
| Olympic Games with a gold medal Longevity | 3 | 75 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: worldathletics.org, as of September 2026.
What you can learn from Usain
- Joy under pressure
- Making hard look easy
- Showmanship
The Panel
Won 8 Olympic golds and set world records in the 100 m and 200 m that have stood since 2009. He won the sprint double at three straight Olympics. He is the most dominant sprinter in history and the sport's most popular modern star.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · Claude Opus 5.5 (medium effort) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Bolt's eight Olympic golds, 11 World Championship golds, and dominance across multiple Olympic cycles combine elite achievement with a peak that transformed public expectations for sprinting. His world-record performances and charismatic professionalism made him one of athletics' most influential figures.
Impact 10/10 · Character 10/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Bolt revolutionized sprinting and track popularity with unprecedented world records in the 100m and 200m, coupled with 8 Olympic gold medals.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · gemini-1.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
Eight Olympic golds, 11 World titles and world records in the signature sprints made him the face of track; his showmanship and joy expanded the sport's global audience.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · Grok 4.5 (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
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