Usain Bolt Engaged at 40th Birthday as Robots Break Records

Usain Bolt got engaged to longtime girlfriend Kasi Bennett at his 40th birthday celebration in Kingston, Jamaica.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist proposed with a five-carat diamond ring at One Belmont venue on Friday. Bennett shared her reaction on Instagram, saying the moment summed up her night with a laughing crying emoji. Family and friends were present as Bolt wore a checkered suit and Bennett a gold dress with silver sequins.

How did robots surpass Usain Bolt’s 100m world record?

At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, two robots ran faster than Bolt’s 9.58-second record. The Tiangong Ultra robot finished in 9.39 seconds while Honor’s Lightning robot clocked 9.47 seconds. The event ran from August 22 to August 26 at the National Speed Skating Oval, a venue from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Over 2,000 humanoid machines competed in sprinting, kickboxing and EV charging.

What other records fell at the robot games?

Another Tiangong Ultra robot completed 400 meters in 38.15 seconds, beating Wayde van Niekerk’s human world record of 43.03 seconds. Unitree’s Superman robot reached a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, exceeding Bolt’s peak speed during his world-record run. The five-day event featured 666 teams and 2,056 robots, up from 280 teams and 500 robots in 2025.

How long have Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett been together?

Bolt and Bennett began dating in 2013 but kept their relationship private until he acknowledged her at the 2016 Rio Olympics. They share three children: daughter Olympia Lightning and twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo. Bennett posted videos of her dancing while showing off her new ring after accepting the proposal.

• Usain Bolt turned 40 on Friday and proposed to Kasi Bennett at his birthday celebration.
• Tiangong Ultra robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, breaking Bolt’s world record.
• A different Tiangong Ultra robot ran 400m in 38.15 seconds, surpassing van Niekerk’s record.
• Bolt and Bennett have been together since 2013 and have three children.