Usain Bolt's father, Wellesley, has sadly died at the age of 68 following a long battle with illness, it has been reported. He passed away in Jamaica on Monday.

Tributes have already been paid to Wellesley, who was an influential figure in Bolt's journey to eight Olympic gold medals.

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