Usain Bolt is about to be a married man. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, on his 40th birthday. The pair have been together since 2013 and are parents to three children. Bolt proposed to her at the One Belmont in Kingston, Jamaica, according to the Jamaica Observer and The Gleaner.
The outlets also released pictures of Bolt going on one knee to pop the question. Subsequent photos also show the happy couple celebrating and Bennett flashing the ring for the cameras.
Usain Bolt And Kasi Bennett Are Engaged After 13 Years Together
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett began their relationship in 2013. The sprinter, 40, kept his relationship with the model, 36, private for three years before confirming their romance in 2016. The two have maintained a steady family life since 2020 after welcoming children. They are parents to daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt, 6, and twin sons, Thunder Bolt and Saint Leo Bolt, 5.
In the posts released by the Jamaica Observer and The Gleaner, the couple is seen during and after the proposal. Bolt gets down on one knee for the surprise proposal as Bennett stands with arms behind her back. The two are then in an embrace, with a visibly emotional Bennett hugging her future husband. Bennett is also seen flashing the 5-carat ring to the camera, looking delighted.
Bolt’s birthday was hyped by Bennett just days before the event. In an Instagram carousel, his partner had written a touching tribute to him as a loving father and family man. Bolt set a big bash for his milestone 40th birthday, and the proposal caps off the big day.
Usain Bolt And Kasi Bennett Have Been Surrounded By Marriage Speculation For Years
Marriage speculation has followed the pair over the last decade. The couple regularly shares snapshots of their life together on social media. Fans can catch their activities on Kasi Bennett’s Instagram, where the model posts pictures and videos of her family with Bolt. The confirmation of their engagement will undoubtedly create further anticipation for when the pair walk down the aisle.
Usain Bolt has been in no rush to head into marriage. In a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, the athlete said he would like to wait a decade before marrying Bennett. According to him, his parents’ relationship set an example for him. Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt were together for 10 years before they were married.
Bolt has so far lived up to his promises. In the PEOPLE interview, he promised to walk down the aisle with Bennet only when “everything is perfect.” He was also candid about having three children, saying he was inspired by a friend who had a similar number at the time.
After successes at three consecutive Olympic events, Bolt announced his retirement in 2017. He has since focused on business ventures and family life with Bennett. With the sprinter’s massive popularity in his native Jamaica, the wedding is certain to be covered with incredible media attention.
