The Irish Times

Usain Bolt takes stake in Irish esports group Wylde

Investment by world’s fastest man takes company to ‘next level’, says co-founder

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 10:20

Sprinter Christian Coleman to return at Millrose Games

World 100m champions served an 18-month ban for breaching anti-doping whereabouts rules

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 18:40

TV View: It takes two to tango, but watch out for the hairy goats

Seán Kelly lost for words as Tour de France starts with a bang

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 16:48

Usain Bolt tests positive for Covid-19 following birthday party

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist not showing any symptoms after mask-free party

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 08:32

Usain Bolt in quarantine as he awaits result of coronavirus test

Eight-time Olympic gold medallist has had checks, and has gone into self-isolation as a precaution

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 20:52

Taking off: Spring-based technology could see Usain Bolt hit 50mph

Wearable device has the potential to boost human running speeds by 50 per cent

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 06:00

Usain Bolt’s first touch is ‘like a trampoline’ says Andy Keogh

Former Ireland striker believes Jamaican sprinter playing in the A-League would be ‘a little bit of a kick in the teeth’

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 15:14

Australia’s anti-doping authority defends Bolt drug test

Usain Bolt tested while on trial with A-League club Central Coast Mariners

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 10:45

Martin O’Neill defends Cyrus Christie after Alan Shearer criticism

TV pundit singled Ireland full back out for criticism after Fulham’s loss to Arsenal

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 05:00

From South Africa to Sydney - Usain Bolt still chasing his dream

Olympic sprint champion to make his debut in Australia as part of an indefinite trial

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 10:47

Usain Bolt begins ‘indefinite’ trial with Central Coast Mariners

‘I don’t want to be treated like world’s the fastest man, I want to be treated like a footballer’

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 09:59

The seven best TV shows to watch this weekend

GLOW returns in all its spandex glory while Romesh Ranganathan visits the most dangerous places on Earth

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 08:00

Jim McGuinness: Huge prize of legacy at stake for final four

Great drama awaits and it wouldn’t surprise me to see Tyrone in the final – or Mayo

Tue Aug 15 2017 - 07:30

Bolt prepares to say goodbye as Jamaica reach 4x100m final

‘For me it’s hard to be sad because of the energy I am getting from the crowd’

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 12:27

Bolt no-show allows Gatlin claim victory if not kudos

Cacophony of booing reminds American that public hadn’t forgotten his doping past

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 06:00

Usain Bolt makes 100m final despite double scare

Jamaican superstar comes second to USA’s Christian Coleman in semi-final

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 20:20

Usain Bolt: Stop doping or the sport will die

Fastest man in the world warns fellow athletes; ‘listen, if you cheat you will get caught’

Tue Aug 01 2017 - 21:29

Usain Bolt could reverse retirement decision, says Gatlin

American sprinter believes his great rival will find it hard to resist the call of the track

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 20:59

Germaine Mason dies in motorcycle crash in Jamaica

Mason won high jump silver medal for Britain at 2008 Olympics

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 20:27

Usain Bolt stripped of 2008 Olympic gold after team-mate fails drugs test

Jamaica team stripped of 4x100m title from Beijing 2008 after Nesta Carter found guilty

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 14:46

Usain Bolt bows out with his ‘triple-triple’ as Jamaica win 4x100 relay

Bolt wins ninth Olympic gold medal in what he has said will be his last ever Olympic race

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 03:21

Usain Bolt blitzes the field with season’s best to take 200m gold

Third consecutive Olympic gold in this race for Jamaican - Andre de Grasse takes silver

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 03:38

Usain Bolt safely into 200m final as Justin Gatlin crashes out

Jamaican still in hot pursuit of ‘triple-triple’ of Olympic golds after winning semi-final

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 02:52

Imperious Usain Bolt completes amazing 100m treble

Jamaican eyes 200m for ‘triple triple’ - first man to claim three successive track golds

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 10:27

Rio 2016: Usain Bolt cruises home in first 100m outing

The Jamaican eased home in his heat to join America’s Justin Gatlin in the semi-finals

Sat Aug 13 2016 - 19:08

Travel Gear: Tech to make travel easier

Headphones for fitness, foldable cycling and the soft bottle for runners

Sat Aug 13 2016 - 03:00

Rio not so grand: Is it game over for the Olympics?

Brazil’s political crisis, doping and Zika have dampened anticipation for this year’s Games

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 01:00

Usain Bolt - Olympic ban on Russian ‘sends a strong message’

‘If they feel banning the whole team is the right action, I’m all for it. Rules are rules’

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 16:39

Usain Bolt an Olympic doubt after hamstring tear

Sprinter suffered grade-one tear during Jamaica trials

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 12:14

Sporting Advent Calendar #15: Usain Bolt ensures good wins over evil

After returning from two doping offences Justin Gatlin went up against Usain Bolt

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 12:56

Justin Gatlin searching for forgiveness after return to track

“I just want to be a runner. That’s what I get paid to do,” said Gatlin

Sun Aug 30 2015 - 10:56

Usain Bolt brings up perfect 10 as he claims 200m gold

Jamaican sprinter reaches landmark as he completes sprint double over Justin Gatlin

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00

Usain Bolt wins fourth straight 200 metres world title

Five days after beating Justin Gatlin to win the 100 metres, and Jamaican does it again

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 15:13

Cameraman on segway crashes into Usain Bolt after 200m win

Bolt took a tumble after winning his second gold medal of the championships

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 15:11