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    Usain Bolt

    By Jeff Savage

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    Usain Bolt has been the fastest runner in the world since the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Back then, the Jamaican sprinter won gold medals and set world records in three running events. In 2012, Usain set out to prove that he is still the world's fastest person during the Olympic Games in London, England. Once again, Usain took home three gold medals and set another world record. Learn more about Usain's journey from his childhood in western Jamaica to the top of the sports world.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateAug 1, 2012
    ISBN9781467710985
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    Usain Bolt
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    Jeff Savage

    Jeff Savage has written dozens of books for young readers. He lives in California and frequently visits schools around the country to talk to kids about his work.

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