Moving Away From Financial Scandal, Usain Bolt Makes a 6M Promise to Jamaican Schools

The year 2023 proved to be a hard year for Olympic legend Usain Bolt as he lost 12.7 million dollars due to a fraud case with a Jamaican investment firm. The FBI got involved, which made the government of Jamaica step in and do the due diligence investigation. The situation left Bolt and many of his fans disbelieving. As it is a tough nut to crack for an eight-time gold medalist, one thing is for sure: Bolt does not intend to allow it to identify him. Believe it or not, after suffering such a huge blow, the man managed to overcome a defining moment in his life by focusing on something that genuinely motivated him. Surprising, isn’t it? He decided to make great strides with the sprinters of tomorrow and is pouring his energy into something truly astounding. What is it about?

Earlier this week, on March 18, 2025, the Usain Bolt Foundation made a jaw-dropping announcement of a 6.1 million dollar aid to six high schools in Jamaica, which could set the stage for the student athletes’ participation in the ISSA Boys and Girls Athletics Championships (Champs) 2025. He is working hand in hand with PUMA and plans on donating spikes and financial aid to schools like William Knibb Memorial High School and Lacovia High School, ensuring these kids have ample opportunities to showcase their talents. This initiative not only uplifts rural communities but will surely cement Bolt’s legacy in sports.

Bolt’s passion for giving back shines through in his own words, shared in a post by @TracksidewidMel on X: “Being able to support not just my school, but also other schools and young athletes through my foundation, is something I do not take for granted. I know firsthand what the track and field has done for my life, and I hope that through this initiative, we can help change the lives of these students and young athletes in a positive way.” This donation also builds on Bolt’s history of supporting Jamaican education, like his 2021 laptop donation to rural schools, showing his commitment runs deep.

Usain Bolt Foundation gives back millions to rural schools to prepare for ISSA Champs 2025 pic.twitter.com/ovWXN1Y2Wx

— Track side with Mel (@TracksidewidMel) March 18, 2025

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