Usain Bolt just turned 40 with a big bash to make the occasion — but the birthday celebration wasn’t the night’s only big milestone.
The eight-time Olympic gold medalist surprised longtime girlfriend Kasi Bennett by getting down on one knee during his birthday celebration and asking her to marry him. The couple shares three children: daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt, 6, and 5-year-old twin sons Saint Leo and Thunder Bolt.
In a video shared by an onlooker to Instagram, the romantic proposal took place in front of family and friends, with Bolt telling the crowd that the pair had been together 14 years and that Bennett had given him “three wonderful kids,” adding that he had been “promising” to marry her.
He then fell to one knee and presented the stunning diamond ring to a visibly shocked Bennett, who quickly accepted his proposal as Bruno Mars‘ hit “Marry You” blared over the speakers.
View this post on InstagramThe engagement came during what was already an emotional weekend for the sprinting legend. Ahead of the proposal, Bennett celebrated Bolt’s milestone birthday with a heartfelt tribute on social media.
“Happy 40th Birthday to my forever,” she wrote alongside a collection of family photos. “Thank you for being the best partner, father and best friend. Here’s to celebrating you today and always.”
View this post on InstagramThe surprise proposal marked the latest chapter in one of sports’ longest-running celebrity relationships.
Bolt and Bennett have largely kept their romance out of the spotlight despite years of public appearances together. Over the years, Bolt has spoken about not rushing into marriage, previously explaining that he wanted to build a strong foundation for their family before taking that next step.
Bolt previously said he never wanted to rush into marriage. In a 2016 interview with People, he explained that he hoped to build the same kind of lasting relationship his parents have.
“I want to have what my parents have,” he said. His parents dated for a decade before getting married. “I want to take my time to make sure everything is perfect.”
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