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Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography

by Usain Bolt (2013)

About this book

Bolt's exuberant autobiography recounting his rural Jamaican childhood in Sherwood Content, scoliosis struggles, and electrifying Olympic triumphs in Beijing, London, and Rio. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Usain Bolt across Athletics & Running.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story Era2000s-2010s
Protagonist / CoreUsain Bolt

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