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Wellesley Bolt, father of Usain Bolt, has died
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March 31, 2025

Wellesley Bolt, father of Usain Bolt, has died

Wellesley Bolt, the father of Jamaican track legend Usain Bolt, has died.

It is understood that the senior Bolt passed away on Monday after a lengthy illness. He was 68.

Wellesley often featured in the stands along with wife Jennifer as they supported their son during his rise to global stardom.

The elder Bolt ran a shop in Sherwood Content, Trelawny for 15 years up to 2017. Prior to that he worked at the coffee board for 16 years.

More details to come.

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