From a 14-year-old prodigy at the 2001 World Youth Championships to becoming the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt’s career is one of the most dominant eras in track and field. This complete race timeline covers every stage of his journey — early junior competitions, breakthrough world titles, Olympic triumphs, rare defeats, and his emotional final race in 2017. Whether you're a track fan, historian, or sports blogger, this is the definitive guide to Bolt’s racing legacy.

🏃 Usain Bolt – Complete Career Race Timeline (2001–2017)
🌱 2001 – International Debut (Age 14)
- 2001 World Youth Championships in Athletics – 200m 🥈
- CARIFTA Games – 200m finalist
- Jamaican High School Champs (Boys & Girls Champs)
🌟 2002 – Global Breakthrough
- 2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics – 200m 🥇
- CARIFTA Games – 200m 🥇
- Central American & Caribbean Junior Champs
- IAAF World Junior Circuit meets
🥇 2003
- 2003 World Youth Championships in Athletics – 200m 🥇, 4×100m 🥈
- 2003 World Championships in Athletics – 200m semifinal
- CARIFTA Games – 200m 🥇, 400m 🥈

🏟 2004
- CARIFTA Games – 200m 🥇, 400m 🥇
- Jamaican Olympic Trials
- 2004 Summer Olympics – 200m (injured, round 1)
🔄 2005–2007 (Injuries + Transition Years)
Major meets:
- 2005 World Championships in Athletics – 200m final (injury)
- Commonwealth-level meets
- European Grand Prix meets
- 2007 World Championships in Athletics – 200m 🥈
These years include:
- Dozens of Golden League races
- Early 100m appearances
- Several losses to elite sprinters
👑 2008 – World Domination Begins
- Jamaican Olympic Trials
- Diamond League circuit
- 2008 Summer Olympics – 100m 🥇, 200m 🥇, 4×100m 🥇
- Multiple European meets (Lausanne, Paris, Zurich, etc.)
🌍 2009
- Jamaican Trials
- Diamond League
- 2009 World Championships in Athletics – 100m 🥇 (9.58 WR), 200m 🥇 (19.19 WR)

○ Usain Bolt Complete Career Race History (2001–2017)

○ Major race of Usain Bolt’s career from 2001 to 2017

2010
- Diamond League circuit
- Lost 100m in New York to Tyson Gay
- Injury-shortened season
2011
- Diamond League
- 2011 World Championships in Athletics – 100m DQ, 200m 🥇
🏅 2012
- Jamaican Olympic Trials (lost 100m & 200m to Yohan Blake)
- Diamond League
- 2012 Summer Olympics – Triple Gold
🌎 2013
- Diamond League
- 2013 World Championships in Athletics – Triple Gold
2014
- Commonwealth Games relay appearance
- Diamond League appearances (limited season)
2015
- Jamaican Trials
- Diamond League
- 2015 World Championships in Athletics – Triple Gold
🏁 2016
- Jamaican Trials
- Diamond League
- 2016 Summer Olympics – Triple Gold
🏆 2017 – Final Season
- Diamond League
- 2017 World Championships in Athletics – 100m 🥉, 4×100m DNF

From his teenage breakthrough on the global stage to his final stride in 2017, Usain Bolt’s career is a story of evolution, dominance, and legacy.
Across 16 seasons, he transformed from a promising 200m junior champion into the fastest man the world has ever seen, rewriting record books and redefining sprinting greatness. Whether in moments of triumph or rare defeat, Bolt’s races captivated millions and elevated track and field to new heights. His journey is more than a list of results — it is the blueprint of modern sprinting excellence.