Bolt won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, setting world records in the 100 meters (9.69 seconds) and 200 meters (19.30 seconds), and in the 4x100-meter relay (37.10 seconds).

Bolt defended his titles in the 100 meters and 200 meters at the London Olympics, setting an Olympic record in the 100 meters (9.63 seconds).

Bolt won three gold medals at the Rio Olympics, becoming the first person to win golds in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4x100-meter relay in three consecutive Olympics.

Bolt retired from athletics after the 2017 World Championships, where he won a bronze medal in the 100 meters and finished eighth in the 4x100-meter relay due to a hamstring injury.