Usain Bolt's father, Wellesley dies at 68
- Wellesley Bolt, father of Usain Bolt, died at 68 after a long illness, local media confirmed.
- Usain credited Wellesley with guiding him away from cricket to pursue running, stating, 'Running is what you have to do. There's too much politics in cricket.'
- Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed condolences to Usain and the Bolt family on social media.
- Jamaica's Sports Minister Olivia Grange described Wellesley as a passionate and supportive father.
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Usain Bolt's father, Wellesley dies at 68
Wellesley, the father of Usain Bolt, has died at the age of 68, according to the UK Independent. The father of three passed away on Monday in Jamaica after a long illness. Wellesley ran a grocery store alongside his wife Jennifer and maintained a low profile. However, he played a crucial role in Usain’s career, as he rose to become an eight-time Olympic gold medallist. “I join with every Jamaican in extending my deepest and most sincere condolen…
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