Usain Bolt and partner Kasi Bennett have been together for over a decade.
Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt is not just known for his record-breaking sprints but also for his long-standing relationship with his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett.
Despite their years together, speculation about their marital status continues to swirl, with many fans often referring to Bennett as his wife.
Recently, the Jamaican sprint icon addressed these rumors and shared insights into his relationship.
In a candid conversationon The Fix Podcast, Bolt reflected on the pressure to tie the knot, acknowledging that people frequently assume he and Bennett are already married.
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“It’s coming soon, man. Very soon. In time,” Bolt revealed when asked about his wedding plans with Bennett, who is also the mother of his children.
Bolt recounted a moment when a photoshopped image led to widespread rumors.
“I remember one time me and Kasi went on a trip, and someone edited a ring on her finger in a picture. From then on, people just assumed we were engaged,” he revealed.
“I think we were in Bora Bora, and people started talking about whether we were married, engaged, or on a honeymoon. But we were the only single people there.”
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Bolt and Bennett began dating around 2013, but they kept their relationship private for many years.
It wasn’t until the 2016 Olympic Games that they decided to go public, confirming their romance to the world.
On the topic of societal expectations around relationships, Bolt emphasized that their focus is on mutual understanding rather than titles.
“Me and Kasi, we understand each other,” he stated.
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“People place too much importance on titles, but we’ve reached a stage where we’re not worried about all that. We talk, and we know at some point we are going to get married.”
He also advised against rushing into marriage, believing that it is crucial to truly know one’s partner before making such a commitment.
“People rush into marriage, but you should live with someone first, get to know them, and then get married.”
When asked if he would wait until he was sixty to marry Bennett, Bolt laughed it off, saying, “I wouldn’t do that to her.”
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Bolt was also quick to dismiss any chances of separations, stating, “We have been together for 12 years now. Can you imagine leaving Kasi to start fresh? It can’t happen. Maybe if it was just five years into the relationship, but not now.”
Beyond their relationship, the couple has built a beautiful family together.
In May 2020, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Olympia Lightning Bolt.
A year later, in June 2021, the couple surprised fans by announcing the birth of their twin sons, Thunder Bolt and Saint Leo Bolt.
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As Bolt continues to embrace life beyond the track, his journey with Kasi Bennett remains a testament to patience, commitment, and the importance of growing together as a couple.
With wedding plans seemingly on the horizon, fans eagerly await the day the fastest man on Earth officially says, “I do.”
