Usain Bolt Reveals Daughter's 'Perfect' Olympics-Inspired Name

The retired sprint legend and his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, became parents in May.
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Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt and his longtime girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, have announced the name of their baby daughter, who was born on May 17.

Introducing ... *drum roll please*

Olympia Lightning Bolt!

Supporters including tennis ace Serena Williams, whose own daughter goes by Alexis Olympia, congratulated the couple. Many fans said the name, with its nods to the Olympic games and Bolt’s “Lightning Bolt” nickname, was “perfect.”

Bolt, 33, revealed his daughter’s name on Bennett’s birthday.

“I want nothing but happiness for u and will continue to doing my best keeping a smile on ur face,” the retired eight-time Olympic gold medalist wrote on Instagram, vowing to be “the ROCK for this family.”

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