Usain Bolt, one of the most exciting Olympian, is enjoying the security arcade i.e. personal
entourage of Jamaican track colleagues to shield him from the attention of other athletes in the Olympic Village. He was cheered around by other athletes but not could approach the triple gold medalist because of this personal entourage.
British field hockey player Chloe Rogers exclaimed of the the event of his arrival: "Mr. Bolt descended on the food hall for lunch. We were loving the whole entourage around him, including his training buddy and rival Yohan Blake."
Discus thrower Jason Morgan, shot putter Dorian and 4x100 meter relay reserve Kemar Bailey-Cole have been tasked with shadowing Bolt whenever he ventures outside the Vesta House, the apartment block in the Village where the entire Jamaican contingent is staying.
Another Olympian stated: "They are with him wherever he goes. The whole [dining room] went crazy when he first came in. For a couple of minutes everyone just turned into a fan. No one actually went up and asked for an autograph but it wouldn't have been a surprise. I got a photo with Bolt at the Village in Beijing but that won't be happening this time around. Those guys, especially the big shot putter, won’t let anyone get close."
Bolt was able to enjoy a relatively peaceful existence in the Village at Beijing, but his profile is now far greater after winning Olympic gold in the 100 and 200 meters and the 400 relay in spectacular fashion. He is guaranteed to generate significant attention at every turn.
Bolt himself exclaimed: "The boys have got my back. We are a close team and everyone looks out for each other. I want the others to win for Jamaica just as much as I want to win for myself. They help me out and I will be cheering for them."
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