Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines himself

Bolt's birthday party was attended by footballers Raheem Sterling, Leon Bailey and Windies cricket legend Chris Gayle.

London: Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus days after partying with guests, including English footballer Raheem Sterling, for his 34th birthday in Jamaica, according to media reports.

The former Olympic star posted a video on Twitter and said, "Good morning everybody! I am confirmed of COVID-19. I did the test on Saturday. I have no symptoms so I quarantine myself."

Earlier, an England based daily quoted a radio station in Jamaica said that Bolt has contracted the disease and will spend time in self-isolation as a result. The publication further stated that the 34-year-old underwent a Covid-19 test a few days back and discovered on Sunday that he had tested positive for the deadly infection.

Bolt's shocking birthday party was attended by a host of celebrities namely, Manchester City and England footballer Raheem Sterling, Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey and Windies cricket legend Chris Gayle. Videos of the guests dancing had gone viral on social media.

Raheem Sterling

Bolt is not suffering from any symptoms, but he quarantined himself and would further test done.

Bolt, who is an eight-time Olympic gold medallist, is one of the most famous athletes in the world to have tested positive after tennis star Novak Djokovic, who had tested positive back in June after the disastrous and controversial Adria Tour.

Bolt is the fastest man in the world. He notched 9.58 seconds in 2009 in 100m.