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Usain Bolt‘s metamorphosis has left the world spellbound. Bolt’s legacy as the fastest man on Earth seemed tethered to the finish line. However, as the clock wound down on his illustrious track and sprint career, a remarkable transformation began to unfold. From breaking records to nurturing the seeds of life, Bolt embarked on a journey into fatherhood.

This profound shift in priorities ignited changes, both physical and emotional, and the man behind the lightning bolt. Like a majestic butterfly emerging from its cocoon, Bolt’s evolution has captivated hearts, sparked debates, and ignited a fierce verbal war within the sports world. Usain Bolt’s legendary sprinting career of his blistering pace and unsurpassed accomplishments is immortalized in sporting history.

The superhuman Usain Bolt.

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Bolt first gained fame at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He surpassed records and dominated the sprinting competitions. Bolt effortlessly outran his rivals, looking almost superhuman in his tall, lean frame. His dominance persisted throughout the succeeding Olympic Games, where he added more gold medals to his trophy case. His “To the World” pose came to be associated with his triumphs, stood for his pursuit of excellence and his will to push the limits of human potential. Bolt became a beloved figure who transcended the world of sports with his charisma and showmanship on and off the track.

While the news of his retirement saddened Bolt’s fans all over the world, it also meant the start of a new chapter in his life, full of opportunities and possibilities. Bolt’s retirement paved the way for a number of commercial ventures and partnerships. Bolt has embraced entrepreneurship and broadened his horizons beyond athletics, signing endorsement deals with well-known brands and starting his own businesses like a line of headphones and a line of shaving products. He’s now making the most of his retirement journey. Bolt has also been enjoying and basking in leisure enjoying his time off from sports. He recently took a vacation with his friends to Ibiza.

Usain Bolt shows off his moves and his dad bod.

While on vacation he posted a reel showing off his energetic dance performance on a yacht. While he looked like he was having the best time fans were quick to notice the changes in the Jamaican sprinter’s physical appearance. The conversations and comments were in paying particular attention to his belly. The video sparked an array of reactions from fans around the globe. One person said, “Bro are you pregnant” while another said, “Only legends can have belly and abs at the same time”. For every comment that critiqued him, there were many that cheered him on. One commenter said, “Watch belly” and one said, “People criticizing the fastest man to ever live. He’s retired, he can look like whatever he likes. He’s the GOAT”.

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One also said, “The belly screams rich, comfortable and happy.” Most seemed to uplift him like one commenter who wrote, “Enjoy yourself king. You worked for this moment! Well deserved.”

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After his playful dance moves, Bolt did a backflip and dived into the ocean. Most celebrated him embracing his evolving physique, seeing it as his post-retirement lifestyle and a reflection of his happiness as a father. Bolt’s dance moves and his changing physique drew criticism and attention. The fuss about his appearance reminds us of society’s unrealistic beauty standards. Bolt however knows his true value goes beyond looks. He inspires everyone to embrace who they are, celebrates differences, and focus on achievements instead of what others say.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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Brandon Gabriel