Usain Bolt - IAAF Poster Boy

Following the introduction of the IAAF’s brand new look and with striking images from the extremely successful IAAF World Championships in Berlin supplied by Athletics photographers of Getty Images Mark Dadswell, Alexander Hassenstein, Stu Forster, Martin Rose and Michael Steele, the IAAF is proud to present the 2010 IAAF Wall Calendar.

With triple World champion and now two-time World Athlete of the Year Usain Bolt on the cover – a striking image of Getty Images’ Ian Walton taken in Kingston, Jamaica during the IAAF Day in the Life, this calendar will accompany you throughout the 2010 athletics season with reminders of dates of all IAAF World Athletics Series and all IAAF Diamond League meetings.

Athletes featured in the various months include Jessica Ennis of Great Britain, Steven Hooker of Australia, Linet Masai of Kenya, Robert Harting of Germany, Olga Kaniskina of Russia, Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia, Blanka Vlasic of Croatia, Sanya Richards of the US, Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway, Valerie Vili of New Zealand, Kerron Clement of the US and the above mentioned Bolt.

To denote the universality and versatility of our sport the 2010 IAAF Wall Calendar features 12 World champions representing no fewer than 11 countries and four continents with disciplines of running, throwing, jumping, walking and combined events all in the spotlight.

Source - IAAF

Usain Bolt on 106 & Park (BET)

In case you missed it, here is Usian repping on 106 & park

USAIN BOLT 9.58 SuperParty - For Fun, Charity and Celebration

Usain Bolt and his management team have announced that they will host a two day series of activities ending with a one-of-a-kind SuperParty, December 4-5, 2009.

“We want to achieve several objectives”, outlined Norman Peart, Usain’s Manager. “Of course we want to celebrate Usain’s phenomenal 2009 achievements with his friends, family and fans, and we felt that nothing would better represent Usain but a party where he could mingle and have fun with everyone. However our aim in producing this SuperParty goes beyond celebrating Bolts accomplishments, as we now move to a phase where the world sees Usain St Leo Bolt, passionately and responsibly inviting people to visit, party and do business with Jamaica.”

The series of events will include a celebrity sports clinic, a celebrity media reception, a visit to Sherwood Content by Usain and his specially invited guests, and will end with a SuperParty that will feature live local and international entertainers, along with guest disc jockeys. The party will host international celebrity athletes who have become friends of Usain, and who he will personally invite, along with his Jamaican team members and other Jamaican athletes, to come celebrate with him.

While the party will be the climax to the event series, Usain is also very excited about the sports clinic that is planned as a part of the activities. “ I have been lucky to be given the chance to meet so many wonderful and talented athletes from all around the world, and I believe that if I can create the opportunity for youngsters to meet , interact and work with top class professional athletes, it will be one of my greatest achievements. I want to invite some of these professionals who I have met, to come to enjoy the weekend with me, and also to spend time with some youngsters, and share their knowledge and experience with them.”

The party will not be just a celebration, but will also be a way to raise funds for charity and community activities. One major activity will be focused in Usain’s hometown. “Currently the medical centre in Sherwood is built on leased land”, Mr. Peart advised, “and there is the possibility that they may be forced to move as the land may go for sale. We want raise funds that can go towards helping with the purchase of the land, so that the centre can have a permanent home, and also be refurbished. Depending on how much we are able to raise we will also funnel funds through the United Way to other worthy charities”.

Turnkey Productions has been appointed by the Usain Bolt management team to produce, manage and market the event. My team which is made up of several top class professionals will be putting the full force of our production and marketing expertise behind the event. We are thrilled to be working with Usain and just like him everything is going to be the best”, expressed Walter Elmore, head of the production company. While details of the entertainers are still to be finalized, Elmore did stress that these will be chosen from the top local and international artistes. “Usain himself will be inviting the celebrities who he would like to attend and believe me the list is exciting” he hinted.

The 9.58 SuperParty will take place on December 5, 2009 at Richmond Estate in St Ann. This venue will provide a beautiful and spacious setting and will be able to offer more than adequate and secure parking. It will also be in close proximity to many hotel rooms which is important as the event is expected to attract many overseas patrons. It’s definitely going to be an event to remember and all are invited to come out and enjoy it while supporting some very worthy causes.

Bolt 'on the Berlin Wall'

Jamaica's Usain Bolt is given a piece of the Berlin Wall by the Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit for his achievements at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Bolt Shoes Speeding off the Shelves

Jamaican record-breaker Usain Bolt's shoes sprinted into the shops in Japan yesterday as German sportswear maker Puma began selling a limited-edition version of his spikes.

A day after Bolt stormed to his second world title in Berlin, the bright orange "Puma Street Yaam" shoes - a name apparently inspired by the yam vegetable he ate as a child - were flying off the shelves in Japan.

The limited edition shoes went on sale here three days ahead of their global launch, and dozens of pairs were sold about an hour after shops had opened, said Puma Japan spokesman Takayuki Goto.

"Some customers bought the shoes believing that they would bring a good omen and that - because Bolt became the number one sprinter - youngsters would also make their future dreams come true," he said.

Bolt wore Puma spikes when he won the world 100m and 200m titles at the World Athletics Championships in record times this week.

The "Puma Street Yaam" shoes, which bear Bolt's signature, are priced at 9,975 yen (around 106 dollars) a pair.

KARTEL SALUTES JAMAICA'S "LIGHTENING BOLT"

Mouthing "Gaza Mi Seh" to television cameras during his usual pre-race antics, Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Usain Bolt hailed his favorite Dancehall deejay moments before shattering another 100-meter world record in Berlin on Sunday. Today, ace lyricist and leader of the 'Gaza'-based Portmore Empire Vybz Kartel celebrates Bolt's victory with "Lightening Bolt' a clever tribute to Bolt's outstanding world championship triumph--crossing the finish line in a startling 9.58 seconds.

"Yuh neva know Jamaicans nuh play / when yuh see that flag ya clear the way / Black, green, Usain get the gold / just bring back a silver to USA" Kartel rhymes on "Lightening Bolt," incorporating Jamaica's national colors and poking fun at the US's second place finish at the World Championships.

Also known as "Di Teacha,' Kartel's superior lyrical skill and colorful verbage has been lauded among Dancehall afficianados. "Ramping Shop," his fiesty duet with Dancehall deejay Spice, is currently bubbling on the Billboard Top 100 Hip Hop and R&B singles, jumping twenty notches since its debut to its current position at #76. A savy business man, Kartel owns the Vybz Rum and Daggering Condom brands, and heads the Portmore Empire. Based in his hometown, the Empire is Kartel's stable of sizzling new Dancehall talent--including popular deejays Blak Ryno, Jah Vinci, Shawn Storm, and Popcaan-- situated in an area of Portmore known as 'Gaza' in Jamaica's parish of St. Catherine.



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