This archive report was first published on 24 August 2020.
Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, has contracted the coronavirus, according to reports in Jamaica. The 34-year-old sprinter tested positive for the disease just days after celebrating his birthday with a party attended by England star Raheem Sterling and other notable guests.
On August 21, Bolt was honored with a surprise birthday party, which was attended by big names including Sterling, Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey, and cricket legend Chris Gayle. The party was an outdoor celebration, with guests singing and dancing to songs like 'Lockdown' by Jamaican reggae singer Koffee.
Footage from the party showed Bolt laughing and dancing with his guests, even taking the microphone to sing along to an Adele song. The party was a joyous occasion, with Bolt later describing it as the 'best birthday ever' in an Instagram post featuring a sweet picture of him and his baby daughter Olympia.
However, just days later, Bolt tested positive for the coronavirus. It is not clear whether he is suffering any symptoms of the disease, but local media reported that he would 'proceed into isolation'.
Usain Bolt's positive test is a significant development, as he is one of the most prominent sportsmen in the world to contract the coronavirus. This comes after tennis star Novak Djokovic tested positive in June and American major sports leagues were disrupted by bouts of the disease.
