Usain Bolt's Father, Wellesley, Dies at 68 After Lengthy Illness: His 'Guidance Helped to Shape a Legacy'
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Wellesley Bolt, father of Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt, passed away at 68 in Kingston, Jamaica. He supported Usain throughout his career and influenced his switch from cricket to sprinting. Tributes poured in, including from Jamaica's prime minister.