Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce mourned the unfortunate passing of the legendary sports journalist Donald Oliver, who died at the age of 40. Oliver has been recognized for his work at the highest level, inspiring a new generation of broadcasters.
Bolt and Fraser-Pryce have retired from track and field, but their prominence continues to resonate in the sporting world.
Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Pay Tribute to Donald Oliver
Bolt, the world record holder in the 100m and 200m, shared a post on his X featuring Oliver’s voiceover, in which the latter takes fans on a journey of Bolt’s rise from legend to hero. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist expressed his sadness, writing:
“RIP @donaldoliver”
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the only sprinter to win five world titles in the 100m, shared a picture with Oliver on her Instagram story and sent her condolences to someone who lived and breathed sport, always respectful and making his mark through his narration. She wrote:
“Rest in Peace, Donald Oliver. A gentleman who truly understood sports and the people behind it. I will always remember the stories you told and the respect you showed.”
Oliver’s main area of work was football and cricket, but his presence was felt across all sports. He worked at Television Jamaica, CVM TV, Radio Jamaica, and SportsMax before joining the Jamaica Observer team in August of this year.
He also won several notable honors, including the Hugh Crosskill/Raymond Sharpe Award for Sports Journalism, National Journalism Awards, and the Television Feature/Documentary Award, among others.
Meanwhile, Bolt has focused on other aspects of his life since retiring from track and field. He remains involved in business ventures and product endorsements, including partnerships with Puma and Gatorade, and continues to maintain a high public profile. The 39-year-old also makes a strong effort to give back to the community, donating substantial amounts to rural high schools in Jamaica.
As Jamaica’s global tourism ambassador, Bolt recently urged people to visit the country in support after Hurricane Melissa hit it in October this year.
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Fraser-Pryce, who ran her final race at the 2025 World Championships, has been focusing on personal life and remaining a strong voice in sports. She was recently at the Pune Bajaj Marathon as the Race Ambassador, inspiring female runners and sharing her life journey.
The Jamaican was joined by American track icon, Noah Lyles, who bagged two golds in the 200m and 4x100m relay at the 2025 World Championships.
