Usain Bolt is a runner.
The 200 metres ( also spelled 200 meters ) is a sprint running event . Sprinting is running over a short distance in a limited period of time . Usain Bolt . Due to his unprecedented dominance and achievements in sprint competition , he is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time . 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 ) .