(CMR) Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt (36) was honored with a bronze statue, which was unveiled in Miramar, Florida on Saturday, 15 July.
The statue of Bolt which shows Bolt’s iconic victory pose was created by Jamaican Basil Barrington Watson.
Watson also added a notable Bolt quote to the artwork: “Anything is possible. Don’t think limits.”
Bolt explained the meaning behind the quote while attending the statue’s unveiling Saturday. The fastest man alive said he didn’t expect to achieve the level of success that he has, therefore “Anything is possible,” is something he constantly reminds people of, especially young aspiring athletes.”
“When I started running, especially when I got to start being coached by Glen Mills, it kind of opened my eyes … it was then I started making bigger goals. And this is how my motto actually came about. Anything’s possible. Don’t think of it. Because you always limit yourself at times. I never thought I would get to this level. … So, I’ve always told people to believe in yourself. Never let anybody tell you you can’t do this.” Bolt said, according to the Miami Herald.
Bolt also received a key to Miramar, and the city dedicated July 14 as Usain Bolt Day.
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