49 Motivational Usain Bolt Quotes

Usain Bolt is highly regarded as the fastest man alive.  Now retired, he has won over 20 Olympic Gold Medals and has broken multiple records during his career as a track all-star.  His speed has gained him the nickname ‘lightning bolt’ and his reputation has helped him become an international celebrity.  Due to his athletic success, he is admired by thousands and respected by millions more as a motivational figure who achieved the impossible.

Here are some of Usain’s best quotes:

1. “No matter how far you get ahead of me, I’m gonna catch you.  That’s my mentality that I go there with” – Usain Bolt

2. “Don’t think about the start of the race.” – Usain Bolt

3. “Worrying gets you nowhere. if you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself.” – Usain Bolt

4. “I don’t think limits.” – Usain Bolt

5. “One thing I’ve learned over the years from my core set, the last one is the most important one.  Because that’s when you start improving.  That’s when the work pays off now.  Because your legs are dead and you gotta push your body.  It’s like moving past a barrier” – Usain Bolt

6. “If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal” – Usain Bolt

7. “Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.” – Usain Bolt

8. “Learning the mind is as important as understanding the body” – Usain Bolt

9. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination.” – Usain Bolt

10. “There are better starters than me, but I’m a strong finisher.” – Usain Bolt

11. “I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.” – Usain Bolt

12. “I wouldn’t say I’m a phenomenon, just a great athlete” – Usain Bolt

13. “Manners is the key thing. say, for instance, when you’re growing, you’re walking down the street, you’ve got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can’t pass one person.” – Usain Bolt

14. “Every season, for me, it’s like starting from scratch again” – Usain Bolt

15. “I’d like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.” – Usain Bolt

16. “A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.” – Usain Bolt

17. “But anybody who steps into the lane beside you is the biggest competition because they made it to the finals.” – Usain Bolt

18. “People like to see showdowns” – Usain Bolt

19. “Repeating is harder than anything else.” – Usain Bolt

20. “My name is Bolt, Lightening Bolt.” – Usain Bolt

21. “I think the key thing is to train hard and you definitely need competition, you definetly need races because I believe over the years that training helps you but you have to compete against other people who’re a high level to build you up, make you know what else you need to work on.” – Usain Bolt

22. “I work hard, and I do good, and I’m going to enjoy myself. I’m not going to let you restrict me.” – Usain Bolt

23. “You can get beat any day” – Usain Bolt

24. “For me, I’m focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I’m working on it.” – Usain Bolt

25. “Dreams are free.  Goals have a cost.  While you can daydream for free, goals don’t come without a price.  Time, effort, sacrifice, and sweat.  How will you pay for your goals?” – Usain Bolt

26. “When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.” – Usain Bolt

27. “I’ve worked hard over the years, I’ve been injured and I’ve worked hard through it, and I’ve made it.” – Usain Bolt

28. “You have to se yourself goals so you can push yourself harder.  Desire is the key to success.” – Usain Bolt

29. “I like to have fun, just stay relaxed.” – Usain Bolt

30. “I definable know I’m going to be working a lot more with my foundation when it comes to developing the kids in Jamaica.” – Usain Bolt

31. “There are things that bother me.  I try not to let them, but they do” – Usain Bolt

32. “I try to lead by example.” – Usain Bolt

33. “I think they have not learned over the years that the more you talk, the more I will want to beat you.”  – Usain Bolt

34. “You have good days and bad days.” – Usain Bolt

35. “All I have to do to work on transition and technique.” – Usain Bolt

36. “I don’t put myself under pressure.” – Usain Bolt

37. “I don’t like losing anyways.”- Usain Bolt

38. “Win from within” – Usain Bolt

39. “I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell.” – Usain Bolt

40. “I think my acceleration is very good. That’s the key for me.” – Usain Bolt

41. “It’s always been a wake-up call to get beaten.” – Usain Bolt

42. “When I was younger, I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn’t focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it’s fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.” – Usain Bolt

43. “My hunger is always there.” – Usain Bolt

44. “Sometimes you lose sight of what’s going on around you.” – Usain Bolt

45. “I don’t think about records.” – Usain Bolt

46. “It’s a great feat for me to have broken my world record.” – Usain Bolt

47. “I will run against anybody.” – Usain Bolt

48. “Easy is not a option..No days off..Never Quit..Be Fearless..Talent you have Naturally..Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.” – Usain Bolt

49. “I know what to do and I go and execute.”-Usain Bolt

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