Kasi Bennett, a Jamaican entrepreneur and mother of three, has stepped into a new chapter with sprint legend Usain Bolt after he proposed to her during his 40th birthday celebrations in Kingston.
The couple, who have been together for more than a decade, surprised guests at the celebration when Bolt got down on one knee during a rooftop moment at One Belmont. Bennett accepted the proposal, marking a new stage in their long-running relationship.
She later showed off a five-carat engagement ring, giving fans a glimpse of the special moment that has drawn attention to the woman who has shared much of Bolt’s life away from the track.
Who is Kasi Bennett?
Bennett is a Jamaican entrepreneur who has maintained a relatively private profile despite being in a relationship with one of the world’s most famous athletes.
She has, however, built her own identity outside her relationship with Bolt and is also known for her role as a mother. Her relationship with the former sprinter has developed over the years as both have balanced family life with their individual careers.
Unlike Bolt, whose sporting career placed him in the international spotlight, Bennett has largely remained away from the centre of attention. She has occasionally shared moments from their family life on social media, giving followers an insight into their life together.
Her relationship with Usain Bolt
Bennett and Bolt began dating in 2013, although they initially kept their relationship away from public attention.
The couple eventually made their romance official in 2016, bringing their relationship into the public eye. Since then, they have remained together through different stages of Bolt’s career and life after athletics.
Their relationship has also grown into a family. They welcomed their first child, daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt, in 2020. A year later, the couple expanded their family with the arrival of twin sons, Thunder Bolt and Saint Leo Bolt, born in 2021.
A new chapter for the couple
The proposal during Bolt’s birthday celebration has now added another milestone to their relationship.
The rooftop setting at One Belmont provided the backdrop as Bolt surprised Bennett and those attending the celebration. Her response was a clear “yes”, followed by the unveiling of the five-carat engagement ring.
For a couple who have spent years building a family together, the engagement represents a formal step forward after more than a decade of companionship.
Bennett’s journey from Bolt’s long-time girlfriend to his fiancée also puts renewed focus on the woman who has remained beside the Jamaican star as his life moved beyond competitive athletics and into family and business.
