Usain Bolt Receives Gift from Cameraman Who Crashed into Him

Sprinter Usain Bolt, who triumphed in the men's 200m at 2015 IAAF World Championships, received a gift on Friday from the Chinese cameramen who accidentally crashed into the runner following Thursday's race in Beijing.
Bolt was knocked over by the cameraman on an electric scooter when he was celebrating completing the World Championship sprint double on Thursday evening.
“I was following Bolt and staring at the camera lens' viewfinder. So I didn’t notice there was a track there for another camera. The self-balancing scooter lost balance and turned over after its left wheel rolled on the track. The first thing I saw first was that the scooter hit Bolt,” recalled Song Tao, the cameraman.
Song sent a red bracelet, a good-luck charm, to Bolt and placed it on the champion’s wrist by way of apology after the award ceremony on Friday night.
The world champion said at a news briefing afterwards that he was not hurt in the bizarre accident, even making a joke out of it.
“He said sorry as much as he could. But I checked to make sure if he was okay because I think he got the worst of it because he was off-balance falling backwards. I'm not sure if he hit his head but I'm just happy that he's okay. I'm fine so it's all fun,” he said.
“The rumor I'm trying to start right now is that Justin Gatlin paid him off, so that's what I'm going with. But I'm all right so it's all good."
Song returned to work at the championships on Friday, saying he was also uninjured.
“My first thought was that, no matter what, please do not let Bolt be injured due to this. I was worried and did not feel relieved until the news briefing was over, when he said he was alright,”Song said.
Some Internet users joked that the cameraman was the only man capable of taking down Bolt, who has won all but one world and Olympic individual sprint titles since 2008.
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[@junaidshaikh3979]

usain bolt was like - "everything alright ?" respect !

[@nzxter26]

June 47 First thing i tought of was why you coming fast, cant u see me 0,08

[@cecerah9]

such a great man. massive respect to usain bolt

[@mathsonlymaths3822]

👍

[@messivsronaldostudio4643]

Usain Bolt=> Usa in Bolt

[@felixiscoool]

​@@messivsronaldostudio4643what does this have to do with the situation?

[@jjc3316]

For all those who criticize the camera man for his actions - take a lesson from Bolt. Recognize the situation for what it is, accept the apology, show genuine concern for person's well-being and move on. That is how to be a man of character. The big man has a big heart everyone can learn from.

[@pocmuky8637]

Exactly

[@GodOfDestructionVegeta27]

j jc Who "criticized" the cameraman for his "actions"?? Lmaoo.. It was an accident lol.. I haven't seen a single person "criticize" him. Most people have either been talking about how graceful and understanding Bolt was, or they've been laughing at the situation in good fun. No one, however, has been "critical" of the cameraman. I feel like you just wanted to sound self righteous and portray yourself as some form of moral authority lol. Everyone is already showing that they have compassion, character, and a big heart in regards to this situation. Literally everyone is already doing exactly that. So there was no need for you to make it seem like we're all a bunch of asshole's who enjoy criticizing him just so you can portray yourself as some righteous person. If you wanna make yourself feel self righteous and morally above everyone else then go donate to charity or something. But don't try to take a situation where people have been mostly positive and deceptively twist it into something negative just to make yourself seem morally superior.

[@DRM0087]

Yeah but if bolt realized he got something teared or broken bc of that incident then it would’ve been a different story

[@slimyturtle4665]

@@GodOfDestructionVegeta27 jeez dude take a chill pill they were just stating the lesson learned from this situation and they weren't targeting anyone individually

[@toastandbutter7367]

Slimy Turtle Yeah, but, the person who made the long comment is right, no one is criticizing the cameraman, the person does sound like they’re trying to make themself righteous.

[@andrewcanzoneri4234]

Seriously what a guy. Usain bolt is worth 60 million dollars , yet this hasn't made him arrogant yet.

[@bhargav8263]

now 150 million dollar

[@mariasutherland8378]

Humble beginnings therefore USAIN steps on a humble path🙏🏾💫🖤Bless

[@userenter8591]

OMG 150M

[@LLagi]

#200 👍 😁

[@TrackStar42]

you act like being rich changes who you are lol. he grew up normal like everyone else its not like money makes you just transform into a new human

[@HungryTacoBoy]

1:28 Bolt's fake rumour and Gatlin's reply had me in stitches.

[@SwaggerChiick1]

Lol it was seriously funny. I thought of it randomly today and searched KZbin for it lol.

[@sandeepkrishna5096]

I dont think I'll ever be as excited to watch the Olympics in this lifetime since Bolt retired. Humble Legend.

[@detrechallenger7485]

respect to the cameraman!

[@angelalarcon9606]

No. Camera man needs to cut off his own legs

[@neozyykun]

Shut up stupid punk, People make mistakes and if you can't understand it you're not a human.

[@arts_2048]

+Angel Alarcon are you stupid? He made a mistake he was off balance usain bolt is cool and just won his 3rd gold medal so shut ur mouth

[@bonkersbruv]

i wonder how many jokes have gone over ur head in life

[@angelalarcon9606]

+Neos Neoson why would any want to be human¿

[@richmck007]

Big respect to the cameraman for being bold enough to apologise in front of the world. What a pity politicians and some atheletes in Rio were not humble enough to show respect to one another.

[@sundigest1121]

@Brazilian/Norway Nice english

[@kinbruno7524]

@brasileiros Silva he didn't talk shit about your country. What he said was athletes in Rio. He said the athletes weren't humble nowhere did he ever say anything negative about your country sir

[@n25african40]

Beloved Usain the track is not the same anymore without the joy and vibes you bring

[@chickennuggets964]

Aww, Usain Bolt is so nice! When I first saw him on TV, I thought he was just an arrogant prick, but I can never judge a book by it's cover, he is on of the nicest athletes out there! Tons of respect for him!

[@nou567]

1:46 "Ha! Bitch!"

[@DistressedDamsel79]

I'm am in tears! I'm so glad you noticed and shared

[@DeathMetalBIH]

I'm dying! xD

[@animeleek]

XD

[@kingwavv4071]

Keep your ring

[@charles125]

LOL WTF

[@masukuma]

I remember when I first saw Bolt, he appeared to be a loud, arrogant, self absorbed, show off. I really didn’t like him. But slowly, I realized that he was being true to himself and that he is actually made of the right stuff. A super competitive athlete but one who is also very very in touch with who he is. What I had been socialized to view as arrogance was just him being who he is comfortable being. The way he defended Gatlin in an interview, the way he celebrates other athletes when they do well is a testament to his character.

[@peacheswilliams3308]

Usain was never loud...what are you talking about... all because you were being rather judgemental.

[@Sarm-mx6qy]

Honest unfortunate mishap. Thank God no one got seriously injured. it doesn't look like any long lasting damage was caused to ether man. Usain Bolt is a stand up person. This incident shows his character. Blessed man. God bless him.

[@pocmuky8637]

Exactly

[@allenl9214]

lucky cameraman didnt do serious damage to Bolts feet or he would have been sued to mars and back. Usains feer are probably insured for millions or dollars xD

[@allfiner]

That's an American thing. Bolt wouldn't have sued him. His legs and feet are insured. No point in suing a person who didn't intentionally set out to hurt you. Jamaicans aren't litigious.

[@amariza21]

+allfiner lol, dont lie to yoursef . jamaican, african, european, or from another planet, u would get sued

[@merrisemcdougal2283]

+battlefield/socom ps trust me he would not have sued him, most Caribbean people are sympathetic so we hardly sue really, we'll just say it "done gone" and end the situation there.

[@st.clairbij9208]

He would sue and the insurance would cover.

[@isfe6775]

@@merrisemcdougal2283 that's why I like you people, no hate ✌🏻

[@samwarelow2917]

Major respect to both people in this situation. Both such good guys

[@krisdaniel9109]

Apart from being the true G.O.A.T bolt also happens to be one of the nicest coolest athletes around . Heavy massive respect ⚡️⚡️Bolt ❤️

[@xristinapapadopoulou7462]

he is so kind!!! When he fell he first looked at usain instead the camera😇😇 And usain didnt tell anything bad to him

[@andileandile4310]

a soccer player would have laid down for a good 2 minutes, and crying like a small baby...

[@john50beach18]

I know right. holding their face like they're crying for 10 minutes while noone pays any attention

[@andileandile4310]

hahahaha

[@LukaMVPandNBAchampion]

Well... now he's a soccer player

[@fastafricanboy69]

@@LukaMVPandNBAchampion lmao

[@leslievargas1028]

Yogesh Nagaraj American football? Cause those injuries are actually painful. My friend was watching a video and made me watch it with him and the injuries in football and just.... ouch

[@sammyscarlett2691]

The persons booing when the camera man gave the gift have no class n integrity....it was obviously an accident and I'm glad that usain bolt handled it that way.......

[@smapguy1987]

They were shouting for the girl to move away from their line of sight. They are not booing chineae the cameraman.

[@jermainekallen471]

best response ever from gatlin. its all fun

[@nobodyknows1800]

exactly lol

[@rahulamara3189]

1:42 -Justin Gatlin: "I want my YENS back". Dude's in China and still doesn't bother to learn that they use the yuan.

[@bilalrahim2076]

@ yes japan>china japan has anime , the greatest creation known to man ...what does china have?

[@MIZUch.]

@@bilalrahim2076 *_-China has Winnie the Pooh-_*

[@maanasv2003]

Same shit bruh

[@Rezzi8]

@@bilalrahim2076 so ur saying japan > every country?

[@DavyDave1313]

If you look Hispanic I’m gonna say keep your pesos 🤷‍♂️

[@standman277]

Those subtitles are hilarious. Pause at 1:58 for example.

[@ydrv.1630]

Rofl

[@JC-vv8zn]

lol

[@unnatisenani8325]

+Joachim Löw's Hand I know, right? I watched in on mute and I was Like WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD? 😂😂😂😂

[@mukeshgoyal]

+Unnati Senani I also watched it on mute with caption on, then after watching video I read the description and again watched it with caption off.

[@calwenczz]

haha I love you for suggesting this I almost died laughing. :D

[@maxinetucker3456]

A great sign of being humble.

[@mohdfaddelyibrahim6555]

i love this man..full of respect

[@boomboomafridi7790]

what a great person

[@Gabriel-nk3um]

that is the smoothest walk-jog ever

[@RMJ1984]

Anyone else would sue him. But not Usain bolt, he's just chill and happy. What a great dude.

[@mariasutherland8378]

Set an example of humility. People take note and live in peace and love 🖤💫

[@Saud-mt4wi]

He runs faster than my internet connection does.

[@mukeshgoyal]

So it shows that u require a scooter (kind of the shown in video) even if bolt is only walking on normal speed.... Justice league surely missing u.

[@DeanWinchester12345]

Mukesh Goyal he was using that scooter to keep the camera stable.

[@luckylubis_]

Ye

[@MrChampion1226]

Just incredible

[@psykloneja]

@Beverley Hohn Chang It was a joke...

[@thesimpledevil4817]

respect usain bolt and good gesture of cameraman🌹

[@charbelnakad7668]

The way got right up was epic

[@pamithapahanjith9245]

poor dude respect for him

[@ElegantStyleAndVlogs]

Bless him!

[@minerly5612]

bro Usain Bolt seems like such a cool and chill guy. I'd love to meet him.

[@oreobiscuit7143]

Such a sound guy. Feel sorry for the dude.

[@sampaksasa3756]

camera man was like i will take the most closest footage of usain bolt

[@hellenicpride7718]

Omg just enable subs when the china guy is talkin...

[@dwaynepaes885]

Hellenic Pride myself

[@caRlosolaF-ik3dp]

The translation is actually accurate. This interview was filmed right after the incident, the cameraman just coudn't speak properly for some days. Meanwhile, he's fine thought.

[@Jen-jo5qu]

Youch. That was a hard fall for that cameraman. Tough job.

[@citizenm9590]

Bolt how can you not love this men just one of a kind. This men should be allowed to have lot of kids in to pass on his exceptional genes

[@rs4619]

What a man....Usain Bolt is a role model for all of us.

[@tmat04]

The GG's (Gatlin & Gay) sent that camera man. Lol.

[@Sana-mb6ig]

I laughed so hard when the camera man tripped alongwith Usain Bolt and then Bolt did a summersault to get back on his feet 🤣🤣🤣😭❤️

[@justjay4769]

bro hug.

[@donaldbiden636]

This is the kind of situation where you wish you could turn back time just by 5 seconds before it happens

[@animeandstuff5377]

Turn it back to the time before you chose this profile pic you probably caused the rona

[@ayagomate6048]

Camera man stopped bolt on his tracks...a champion🙏

[@santshuki1677]

Usain Bolt seems to be a really nice guy!

[@samjayy9403]

Such a kind gesture, I do love the Chinese.

[@soldecle]

I like this moment in Italian, cause the commentator goes “mamma Mia” and it’s so funny

[@XXLRebel]

I want my Yens back!

[@mattu5089]

1:46 THAT RUN THO

[@coltonrobinson458]

that's speed walking

[@Blload]

Savage! :S

[@eengineer9651]

I just love this man..😘

[@chinthakajoseph8539]

Love you Bolt,,, ad love your parents

[@robvalley]

The camera man is dropping some serious N-bombs in his interview at 0:14 :D

[@King12Daniel]

:D :D :D

[@benjipoth]

At the end of the day, it was an accident. He gave an apology like anyone else would. Now move on, yeah?

[@shihabsoft]

Whoever started laughing at 1:45 . hahhahah,

[@BeatzPerMinuteTV]

me

[@luisrojas3173]

Usain is the fkn man and so is Gatlin. I want my yens back lol

[@bvishwas99]

Gentlemen ❤️

[@logantussing6235]

If only the news was like this today

[@adader]

My respect for Usain Bolt.... I might get angry for that kind situation.

[@Wtahc]

1:46 "hey... b***h!!" LOL! XD

[@amal-sj9wn]

1. Thou Shant Lewd Kaori crying 😂

[@MrEclipse86]

Bcoz cameramen job is to make Bolt famous to my country Malaysia🇲🇾 thank you 😂😍😘

[@twinloc7024]

I still think that the man was all in the way and caused Bro Usian to fall.

[@ogtv2769]

Justin Gatlins “I want my money back. He didn’t complete the job” had me dying😭 I love gatlin and bolt’s rivalry it’s so wholesome 😂

[@calledmoe]

the guy who wanted to have bolt killed was like: "Let it look like an accident"

[@Pistolwhipperz]

Someone paid him to do that. I don't care what anybody says. I remember watching this and thinking "this is deliberate".

[@Sweeneytv]

what was the significance of what he gave him? was it just a bracelet, was it something else? can anyone explain?

[@stephanieyee9784]

It was so nice of Usain to.make sure the cameraman was alright and the cameraman to give Usain a gift and an apology. It would be difficult to film while riding that contraption.

[@mscsamalot]

Pure class

[@ADeeManz]

They need to get off those stupid segways

[@TH-cx2yx]

You would not get a stable view if you walked

[@nathanwilliams8025]

0:09 THE GASP!😂

[@7yearsryugami169]

he put a spy device on him. mission accomplished.

[@g.s.1722]

I remember the trackside interview straight after this , he obviously got questioned about it and he just said in a higher pitched , surprised but cool Jamaican accent “ ya man what da hell was going on with dat?” Funniest bit!

[@Famemusicoffical]

Much respect fastest in the world

[@sampaksasa3756]

i dont know why but i am laughing for an hour now and i saw in 1000 times in an hour To be honest its most funniest things i had ever saw 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@seansession8358]

I like that guy. Usain Bolt was the same who shut a reporter up for the national anthem...

[@felistergatwiri7134]

Back in 2010(or was it '11?,not sure ),Rudisha was getting his medal, the Kenyan anthem was playing and this reporter kept Bolt questions. He shut him, clapped for Rudisha and stood still for the anthem

[@m00nchildblues]

Man this would od ended his career if his Achilles were broken..dude is lucky!

[@pesv1297]

I like how when he was giving him the gift everyone told the girl in the green dress to mive

[@naoufaltakroumt6373]

trainning injuries are worst than almost whatever could have hapened to Bolt

[@AnonW]

It's like you accidently bumping into a Rolls-Royce Droptail and you shit your pants coz u know thats worth more than your entire life's networth x100

[@swastikbiswas8293]

Bolt bribed the cameraman for not to run faster than him

[@mistahar.8898]

watching the chinese guy get interviewed with auto generated CC is gold

[@christophergarwood2320]

Bolt...the Greatest of all time!! You hear that CARL LEWIS?!! BOLT IS THE GOAT.

[@klepto5596]

How far can bolt jump though ?

[@miciboo9993]

The machine broke from his calf.

[@user-eo4ng9ps8b]

Respect

[@waltrmitty]

someone tell Gatlin that he's not in Japan. they use Yuan / Renminbi in China

[@shivakumar499]

Walter Mitty 😂😂

[@MukhtarSiddiq]

Usain Bolt is a great athlete, I like him, And his humbleness as well.....

[@DuckHunterGaming]

Tried to put captions on to see what the Chinese guy said and wasn't disappointed.

[@mariochamorro2662]

I Would love to know what the cameraman sd, someone can translate pl 🙏🙏

[@linod5968]

Dark version of Stephen curry I swear😂

[@murugasankalimuthu995]

at least he is kknd to give him gifts

[@christophermurcia700]

Bruh 0:14 - 0:17 sounds like he's saying "Dont really know that nigga but.."

[@gezzarandom]

"OK there he is lets get a few close ups." (hits the brake but nothing happens) "What the?" (hits the brake again, and like before nothing happens) "Oh SHIT!!!!" lol

[@JB-if3xh]

The subtitles state he is talking about Yoda getting nicotine through a needle and Roger Goodell contacts Yoda on the phone daily

[@MD_ENTERTAINMENT]

Haha they now re edited it and blur the subtitles 🤣

[@caRlosolaF-ik3dp]

The translation is actually accurate. This interview was filmed right after the incident, the cameraman just coudn't speak properly for some days. Meanwhile, he's fine thought.

[@no-life4438]

The captions tho lol

[@baskorotejo92]

wow hey thats a million dollar legs there..... :D:D:D

[@naveensachin5890]

Super sir

[@calvinvang4749]

Turn on the cc, chinese dude blamed "Roger Goodell of agriculture" lmao

[@joshc7865]

Lol give me a break, it was an accident

[@ilsa5133]

Great spotsman Usain