Usain Bolt has competed in sprinting.
The 100 metres , or 100-metre dash , is a sprint race in track and field competitions . 200 metres at the Olympics . Reflecting how sprint athletes often compete over various distances , many of the medalists in the Olympic 200 metres have had success in the Olympic 100 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay as well . Usain Bolt . Due to his unprecedented dominance and achievements in sprint competition , he is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time . He is the most successful athlete of the World Championships and was the first athlete to win three titles in both the 100 m and 200 m at the competition . His achievements as a sprinter have earned him the media nickname `` Lightning Bolt '' , and his awards include the IAAF World Athlete of the Year , Track & Field Athlete of the Year , and Laureus World Sportsman of the Year ( four times ) .