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Statue of Usain Bolt to be unveiled in Florida

by July 14th, 2023

Triple world record holder Usain Bolt will be in south Florida tomorrow , where he will be honoured by the city of Miramar with the unveiling of his statue. 

The statue of Bolt will represent the first monument erected in a public space under a new programme in which developers in the city have been asked to commission art pieces in public spaces, this as part of  their development projects to benefit the city and the people of the city. 

The statue was done by renowned jamaican sculptor basil watson, at a cost of the us$25,000, and will be located at the Ansin sports complex , which now boasts a world-class running track, 

The vice mayor of Miramar, Jamaican Alexandra Davis, who commissioned the statue and who has organized the event to honour Bolt, said that the statue will inspire residents and local athletes while attracting tourists.

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