Bolt's spikes stolen in London
Bolt's spikes stolen in London
A pair of Puma Yaams, worn by Usain Bolt during his record-setting 2009 IAAF World Championships, have been stolen during a burglary in London.
The spikes, which were signed by Bolt, were on display along with a photo and short text description.
Bolt took to Twitter to voice his disappointment.
I know u love me..but please why u had to go stealing that signed Usain Bolt spikes in Croydon, England..I know u going to return it. Right?
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 6, 2014
Breaking News..All you had to do was just ask me for one..No need to go stealing the ppl things..Come on now.. pic.twitter.com/9kapTKbNyM
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 6, 2014
Only natural I sign sum spikes after one of my overly excited fan stole that one..FedEx straight to London later pic.twitter.com/j6brJuT1E5
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 6, 2014
At the 2009 IAAF World Championships, Bolt broke both his 100-meter and 200-meter world records with his 9.58 and 19.19 finish, respectively. Bolt wore the Puma Yaams in both finals.
The shoes are reportedly worth more than $33,948.