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I looked up to Don Quarrie and Michael Johnson when I was younger. They were the best in the 200m which was my main event growing up.

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Usain Bolt
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: August 21
Association Football Player
Olympic Athlete
Sprinter
Usain St. Leo Bolt
Events
Growing
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Johnson
Michael
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