Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett.Photo:Kasi Bennett Instagram
Kasi Bennett Instagram
World record holderUsain Boltmay be the fastest man alive, but his girlfriend Kasi Bennett captured his heart with ease.
The Jamaican model began dating Bolt in 2013, but the couple kept the relationship private for as long as possible.
“She’s happy, I’m happy!” Bolt told PEOPLE in 2016. He expressed wanting to have a relationship like his parents, Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, who spent a decade together before they got married. “I want to have what my parents have. I want to take my time to make sure everything is perfect.”
The couple share three children: daughter, Olympia Lightning Bolt, who was born in 2020, and twin sons, Thunder Bolt and Saint Leo Bolt, who were born in 2021.
“I’ve always said I want three kids,” Bolt added. “The other day I hung out with my buddy who has three kids and it was crazy. I was like ‘Hmmmm do I really want 3 kids?’ But yes, yes I do. I’m sure of it.”
So who is Usain Bolt’s girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Kasi Bennett and her relationship with the athlete.
She is from Jamaica
Kasi Bennett in Cabo San Lucas on July 14, 2023.Kasi Bennett Instagram
Like Bolt, Bennett is from Jamaica. In a2016 profilewith Jamaican journalist Ian Boyne, Bolt shared that his girlfriend was an “uptown Jamaica girl.”
The pair have shared photos celebrating Carnival, an annual celebration of island culture and heritage held in the spring, over the years.
They kept their romance under wraps for years
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett pose for a photo on February 3, 2019.Kasi Bennett Instagram
The Jamaican sprinter wanted to keep their relationship private for as long as possible to try to protect Bennett from media scrutiny.
“I have explained to her that when it comes out, it’s not going to be as she thinks it’s going to be,” he told Boyne before Bennett’s identity was known. “A lot of people will try to attack her, so I tell her to just take it easy and let’s make sure that you’re ready for this.”
He continued, “I don’t definitely hide … but we don’t try to put it out in the media like ‘here she is’ because I personally know what’s going to happen.”
Kasi Bennett and Usain Bolt in London on August 15, 2017.Blitz Pictures/Shutterstock
Blitz Pictures/Shutterstock
Bennett couldn’t contain her excitement as Bolt sprinted toward the history books at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
“The story is already written. Time to publish #LEGEND,” she captioned anInstagram photoof Bolt from behind with his signature lightning bolt emoji.
They went Instagram official in September 2016
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett embrace during a picture on September 7, 2016.Kasi Bennett Instagram
Shortly after Bolt’s victorious Olympic performance in 2016, the couple vacationed in Bora Bora.
During the trip, Bennettshared a photoof Bolt giving her a one-armed embrace and it marked the first public photo together for the duo.
She captioned the snap, “All that matters ⚡️.”
They announced they were expecting their first child in 2020
Kasi Bennett takes a selfie while pregnant in February 2020.Kasi Bennett Instagram
“I just want to say a KING or QUEEN is about to be HERE. @kasi.b,” hecaptioned the photo.
The athlete admitted in a 2020 interview with PEOPLE he was nervous to be a first-time dad.
“My girlfriend is really excited, she’s excited to be pregnant,” he said at the time. “And I’m like, ‘What am I going to do, I’m about to be a dad.’ You know? I’m that guy.”
Bennett gave birth to their daughter in May 2020
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett with their daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt.Kasi Bennett Instagram
“My gift … Olympia Lightning Bolt,” she captioned the snaps of the infant wearing a pink tulle gown with rhinestones and matching headband.
In May 2023, the proud dad wished his daughter a happy birthday with a carousel of photos posted to Instagram.
“Know that daddy loves you very much and would give you the world,”Bolt captioned the photos.
They welcomed twin sons in 2021
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett with their kids, Olympia Lightning Bolt, Saint Leo Bolt, and Thunder Bolt.Kasi Bennett Instagram
On June 20, 2021, Bolt shared on Instagram that the couple had welcomed twin boys in aneutral-toned photoshootfeaturing the whole family. The proud dad posed beside Bennett and daughter Olympia, while the infants slept. The boys’ names were revealed in the caption.
“Olympia Lightning Bolt ⚡️Saint Leo Bolt ⚡️ Thunder Bolt ⚡️,” it read.
After welcoming his sons, Bolt told PEOPLE in 2021 that fatherhood is more difficult than being a world record–holding Olympian.
“[It’s harder] being a father of three, of all of them, especially when they’re crying,” Bolt said. “It’s great, but everybody’s crying. It’s pandemonium in the house.”
In June 2023, Bennett shared a video of family moments to Instagram in celebration of Father’s Day.
“Happy Father’s Day to our Superdad!”she wrotein a tribute Bolt. “Thank you for not only being a present dad but being the most active daddy in the world. You put your family first ALWAYS. You love, protect and spoil us beyond measure every second of every day.”
Bennett continued, “My kids have the most humble, talented and respectful figure to emulate and I couldn’t be more grateful. You are the backbone of this family and we love you and salute the daddy you are forever and a day.”
She is active on social media
Kasi Bennett poses for a photo in March 2022.Kasi Bennett Instagram
The mom of three is activeon X, frequently reposting content from other users, andInstagram, where she shares everything fromsweet birthday tributes to Boltandtheir kidsto the family’s travels.
Bennett is also active on TikTok, where she sharesrelatable videos about being productiveand behind-the-scenes peeks atlife as a family of five.
source: people.com
