Jamaican Olympic sprinter and “fastest man on earth,” Usain Bolt picked up another honor this past weekend when he was named the “Caribbean Man of the Year” for 2008. Organizers cited the worldwide attention that Bolt brought to the islands after his victories in Beijing last August.
Bolt wowed Olympic viewers with his easy victories in the 100m and 200m events. He also helped the Jamaica relay team earn Gold in the 400m relay.
The “Caribbean Woman of the Year” honor went to pop singer, Rihanna, who hails from Barbados.
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