Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has proposed to his longtime partner, Kasi Bennett, marking a new chapter in a relationship that has lasted more than a decade.
Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, popped the question during celebrations for his 40th birthday in Kingston, Jamaica, on August 21.
Kasi Thought She Was Celebrating Bolt
Bennett reportedly helped organise the birthday celebration, unaware that the evening had another surprise waiting for her.
During the event at One Belmont, Bolt got down on one knee in front of family and friends and asked his longtime partner to marry him.
Photos and videos from the celebration captured the emotional moment as Bennett accepted the proposal and the couple celebrated with their guests.
From Longtime Partners to Engaged
Bolt and Bennett began dating in 2013 and later went public with their relationship during the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Over the years, they have built a family together and welcomed three children: daughter Olympia Lightning and twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo.
The engagement now adds another major milestone to their journey together.
For Bennett, what began as a celebration of Bolt’s 40th birthday ended with a question that changed the meaning of the night completely.