Usain Bolt film: Jamaican sprinter takes to red carpet for premiere alongside proud parents, dancing girls and a host of sport stars
JAMAICAN sprinter Usain Bolt swapped the race track for the red carpet tonight alongside his parents and some dancing girls for the premiere of a his new film.
“I Am Bolt” looks at the nine-times Olympic gold medallist’s record-breaking career, following him during his gruelling training and competing as well as relaxing at home.
Usain Bolt with scantily clad dancing girls at the premiere of his new filmGetty Images - WireImageFor a party animal such as Bolt, it is unsurprising that he had dancing girls at his premiereGetty Images
Splash News Usain Bolt arrived at his premiere with six stunning showgirls[/caption]
Looking dapper in a navy suit, the party animal looked right at home on the red carpet in London's Leicester Square tonight with some scantily-clad dancing girls.
Usain Bolt poses alongside dancers at his premiereFame FlynetUsain Bolt's dancers dazzle on the red carpetFame Flynet
It was a star-studded bash particularly with figures from the world of sport - including Arsenal star Hector Bellerin, Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas and tennis legend Boris Becker.
Parents of Usain Bolt, Wellesley Bolt, right, and Jennifer Bolt pose for photographersAP:Associated PressManchester City star Raheem Sterling in a black at in Leicester SquareGetty Images - WireImage
Ex-England international Jamie Redknapp, heptathlete Louise Hazel and Britain's most successful track athlete Mo Farah - who did his trademark Mobot - also showed up, along with a host of showbiz stars.
But the most important people there, particularly in Bolt's eyes, were his mum and dad Jennifer and Wellesley who looked proud of their son on the red carpet.
He said at a press conference today: "Most people's concept of me is that 'Oh Usain, it's easy for Usain, there's no stress' ... but it's not.
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"I wanted to make people see what I went through to get to where I'm at today."
The documentary, which includes location footage from the Beijing World Championships, Rio Olympics and London Olympics, also has video from Bolt's youth and interviews with family members, friends and coach.
Bolt, who became the first person to win three consecutive 100 and 200 metres Olympic golds in Rio de Janeiro last summer and is a world record holder in the two disciplines, can also be seen talking about his nerves and fears ahead of a race.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas in a velvet blazerGetty Images - WireImageMo Farah does his trademark Mobot celebrationGetty Images - WireImageArsenal's Spanish right back Hector Bellerin on the red carpetSplash News
He added: "I could feel all emotions throughout everything, like I was reliving my life again when I was watching that.
"That's what I wanted people to see, the struggles, the pain, the triumph, the stress that I've been through and then have more insight also on my life."
Brit Heptathlete Louise Hazel struts down the red carpeti-ImagesBolt wowed in a dapper blue suit for the occasionPA:Press Association Wire
The 30-year-old has said he plans to retire from the sport after the August world championships in London. He told reporters he wanted to do more charity work afterwards.
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