Usain Bolt was handed Guinness World Record in event that doesn't even exist
Usain Bolt has received a Guinness World Record for an event that doesn't exist.
Bolt enjoyed a legendary sprint career, famously winning eight Olympic gold medals.
He won gold medals across three Olympics, including 2008 Beijing, 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro.
His name is etched in history and is still the world record holder for the 100m and 200m races.
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The Jamaican clocked 9.58 seconds over 100m in Berlin, Germany, at the 2009 World Championships - a time that has yet to be bettered by anyone.
His time of 19.19 in the 200m is also a world record, having delivered a stunning performance at the 2009 World Championships.
And Bolt has now added another accolade to his medal haul after being named a Guinness World Records ICON.
The award is part of the company's 70th anniversary celebrations, with Bolt being presented the certificate by GWR Editor-In-Chief Craig Glenday during an event in Manchester.
He has been described as a 'once-in-a-generation athlete' on and off the track.
On being handed the special honour, Bolt said: "I’m always happy to be recognised by Guinness World Records.
"I’m honoured to be part of the greats, being an ICON is what I strive for.
"It shows that the work I put in really matters, I’m happy to be part of it."
Glenday added: "Usain Bolt is more than just a record-holder, he’s a global ICON who has demonstrated what the human body and spirit are capable of.
"As we celebrate 70 years of record-breaking, we’re honoured to recognise Usain’s extraordinary journey and invite people everywhere to get inspired, get involved and be part of it."
Bolt joins the likes of music star Taylor Swift, double amputee triathlete Billy Monger, Polar explorer Preet Chandi and the tallest and shortest women in the world Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge as a Guinness Word Records ICON.
Topics: Usain Bolt, Olympics, Athletics
Nasir Jabbar