Usain Bolt's Golden Farewell: Winning His Last Gold Medal at the 2016 Olympics

Triple Triple: Bolt's Unprecedented Olympic Achievement

At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, legendary sprinter Usain Bolt cemented his status as the greatest sprinter of all time. He won his last gold medal in the men's 4 x 100 m relay, claiming an unprecedented triple triple: three gold medals in three consecutive Olympic Games in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4 x 100 m relay.

Team Effort: Bolt's Farewell Triumph

Bolt's final Olympic victory was a testament to the collective effort of Jamaica's elite relay team. Alongside Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake, and Nesta Carter, Bolt secured his farewell triumph. Michael Frater and double-double Olympic medalist Blake also contributed to Jamaica's success.

Medal Stripped: A Controversial Twist

In a bittersweet twist, Bolt was forced to return his 4 x 100 m medal from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His teammate Nestor Carter was retroactively banned for a doping violation, resulting in Jamaica's relay team being disqualified.