Yohan Blake Biography

Yohan Blake is one of the fastest men in the world.  Blake became the youngest world champion ever in the 100 meters when he captured gold at the 2011 World Championships.  He also took home silver in the 100 and 200 meters at the 2012 Olympics.  Blake has competed alongside his Jamaican teammate and training partner Usain Bolt.  That pair was a part of gold medal runs in the 4x100 meter races at the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympics.  Bolt actually gave Black his signature nickname, “The Beast”.  Blake is an avid cricket player and plays for the Kingston Cricket Club in his time off the track.  He started The YB Afraid Foundation in 2011 to help underprivileged youth.  Blake was born in St. James, Jamaica and is an Adidas athlete.

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