Bolt feels ‘blessed’ after world title win

Staff Reporter

The fastest man on the planet has said he feels “blessed” after winning his third 100m world title. Usain Bolt took to social media site Twitter to give thanks after narrowly beating rival Justin Gatlin to the gold medal in the 100m final of the IAAF World Championships at the weekend.

The Jamaican sprinter has been outspoken about his faith in the past and is regularly seen blessing himself and praying before and after races.

After his 200m victory at the Olympic Games in London in 2012 he said nothing was possible without God.