10 facts about Usain Bolt that you probably didn't know

#2 He is an active philanthropist

He has set up the ‘Usain Bolt Foundation’ that works for the benefit of local Jamaican youngsters. It harnesses their talent through sporting provisions, improving community structures and also funding talented Jamaicans to make a name for themselves in various disciplines.

Bolt signed a deal with his sponsors Puma to send sporting equipment to his alma mater, Knibb Memorial High School, to help the youngsters follow in its most famous alumni’s footsteps.

He shoots a lot of advertisements in Jamaica to boost the local enterprises. He has been involved with many wildlife conservation organisations as well.