Meet Mrs. Lightning Bolt: Exclusive CW Interview with Usain Bolt's Girlfriend
by zhenyuli | Posted on Aug 28 2008 | Beijing Olympics 0 Comments | 0 Bookmarked
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Text and photo by Zhenyu Li

I was invited to a conference the other day where Usain Bolt, the Olympic and world record holder for the 100 and 200 meter sprints, showed up with his family, coach and manager.

He proclaimed at the conference that he was overwhelmed by the positive support and love shown to him by the Chinese people and wanted to say thank you by making a personal donation of US$50,000 to the Red Cross Society of China.

This generous gesture only further confirmed Bolt's status as one of sport's greatest ambassadors. But behind every great man, there is a great woman, so we sat down with Mizicann Evans, the great woman behind "The Lightning Bolt."

CW: Did you talk to Usain about his personal donation of US$50,000 to the Red Cross Society of China?

Mizicann Evans (ME): He is just that kind of person -- kind-hearted, very loving and giving. He always makes sure everyone is OK and happy. He just has that winning personality.

CW: How long have you two been together?

ME: Almost six year.

CW: How did you first meet Usain? Are there any romantic stories you can share?

ME: (Laughs) I was just walking and met him.

CW: How does Usain train in Jamaica? Could you describe for us a typical day for him?

ME: Well, he gets up, has breakfast first and then goes to the gym to train for a few hours. Then he comes back home and gets some rest, plays video games and then goes back again to train in the afternoon. He usually comes home around 3pm. I think that's the typical day for him.

CW: What video games does he like to play?

ME: He likes to play football games.

CW: Like FIFA and Winning Eleven?

ME: Yeah. He has a Play Station 3.

CW: Are there any female fans around your boyfriend?

ME: No (smiles).

CW: Have you talked with your boyfriend about how some Chinese girls are very fond of him?

ME: No (smiles). You know, everyone is going to come in and want him a hug, but I am cool with it. It's OK.

CW: Will you miss Beijing a little after you leave for Jamaica?

ME: Yes, I will beause I love the language here. The language is really interesting. I sometimes mimic them just for fun (smiles). I love it.

CW: How do you like the environment here in Beijing?

ME: The environment is GREAT.

CW: The Olympic venues, the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube?

ME: They are REALLY great, REALLY great. I loved them.

CW: One last question: What's next for you and Usain... marriage?

ME: HaHaHa! No time, no time. Let's just see what the future holds.

Zhenyu Li is an Olympic journalist who joined the CW team as our special Olympic correspondent.

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