Arguably the most celebrated sportsman in the world, Usain \'Lightning\' Bolt elevated himself to iconic stature with his incredible world record 100-metre runs and unbelievable performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has been touted as the saviour of track and field athletics and ambassador for his native Jamaica, the Caribbean and the entire global African diaspora. His story, told by the British sports journalist Mike Rowbottom, is an inspiration to all.