'The pictures were only a glimpse of the truth'- When Usain Bolt's relationship endured amidst the scandal

Usain Bolt was once at the center of a scandal after alleged cheating, but his relationship with Kasi Bennett endured.

Before Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt became a global legend his life was defined by speed and records.

However, following his crowning achievements at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Jamaican sprinter found himself at the center of scandalous headlines.

In the aftermath of his victory, Bolt's personal life made headlines not just because of his athletic feats, but also due to a string of controversial nights out and alleged romantic encounters with various women.

The most explosive of these stories came after pictures surfaced of Bolt in bed with a Brazilian student, Jady Duarte, following a wild night at a nightclub in Rio.

Despite his long-term girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, standing by his side for years, rumors and photos of the Olympic hero in compromising situations sparked a media firestorm.

A series of social media posts, likes, and public reactions from Kasi Bennett—who at the time was 26 and known as Bolt's "First Lady"—seemed to indicate tension between the couple.

She responded to the scandal by liking critical posts from fans on Instagram and Twitter, including a meme that placed her beside Jady Duarte.

The caption of the meme read: “When your girl is Selfridges, and you cheat on her with Primark.”

Kasi had long been an integral part of Bolt’s life, but the revelation of his alleged infidelity sent ripples through the media.

The Jamaican model, who now shares three children with Bolt, remained largely silent at first.

However, her subtle social media gestures made it clear that she had not taken the allegations lightly.

One tweet she liked read, “You traded your life with a goddess for a one-night fling with someone who will never even come close."

Christine Bolt-Hylton, Bolt’s sister, tried to downplay the situation, insisting that Kasi would be able to weather the storm.

"I'm sure Kasi will be used to it by now. She is used to seeing pictures like this," Christine remarked, suggesting that the couple’s bond was stronger than the scandalous images suggested.

She also indicated that despite the pictures, her brother's love for Kasi remained steadfast.

“Usain doesn’t believe in cheating. Normally when we speak, he sees he is against stuff like that. He has never done this before as far as I know.”

The events that led to the photos in question began in a Rio nightclub, where Bolt allegedly approached Jady and made a bold impression by flashing his famous six-pack.

The Brazilian beauty recalled the moment saying, "He was stood in front of us and suddenly he pulled up his shirt and showed us his six-pack. I had never seen anything like it. I just had to reach out and stroke it."

Bolt's allure seemed undeniable as she eventually persuaded Jady to accompany him to the Olympic Village, where they reportedly spent a night together.

According to Duarte, Bolt used Google Translate to communicate, as she did not speak English.

The two spent time together in his small room, listening to Rihanna’s "Work" and reportedly engaging in passionate moments.

Jady claimed their interaction lasted over two sessions of intimacy, with Bolt even giving her a 100 Euro note to cover a taxi ride home afterward.

Meanwhile, rumors continued to circulate as more photos surfaced of Bolt in other compromising situations, including kissing and dancing with another woman.

Despite this, Bolt’s sister insisted that he still had strong feelings for Kasi.

“He loves Kasi too much to jeopardize the relationship,” Christine said in defense of her brother.

“I don’t think anything happened between him and the Brazilian girl.”

At the time, Bolt was also reportedly planning to propose to Kasi, a move that seemed to contrast sharply with his recent behavior.

Despite the wild nights out and the public controversies, his sister remained hopeful about their future together.

“Kasi was definitely OK with the party pictures,” Christine added.

“The pictures with the girl he should definitely apologize for."

Over the years since the 2016 controversy, the couple has continued to be in the spotlight, but their bond has remained unshaken.

They are now proud parents to three children solidifying their relationship and moving past the turbulent events of that summer.

Looking back on the saga, many observers wonder how Kasi managed to move forward after such public humiliation.

For her part, she never spoke openly about the scandal but subtly affirmed her decision to remain with Bolt by supporting him through the years.

The two seem to have weathered the storm together, with the sprinter’s public image slowly recovering.

In 2024, it’s clear that Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett have moved beyond the controversies of 2016.

The world may still recall the headlines and images of those wild nights out, but for the couple, the past is just that—history.

Today, they stand united, with their three children, and a future together that looks far less eventful than the one that followed his Olympic triumph.