Wellesley Bolt

 

 

Wellesley Bolt, the father of Jamaican track legend Usain Bolt, has died.

It is understood that the senior Bolt passed away on Monday after a lengthy illness. He was 68.

Wellesley often featured in the stands along with wife Jennifer as they supported their son during his rise to global stardom.

The elder Bolt ran a shop in Sherwood Content, Trelawny for 15 years up to 2017. Prior to that he worked at the coffee board for 16 years.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Wellesley Bolt and Jennifer Bolt attend the World Premiere of “I Am Bolt” at Odeon Leicester Square on November 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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