Athletes born on August 21

Take a focused look at the athletes born on August 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1986 Usain Bolt

  Usain Bolt is a Jamaican former sprinter, widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. He is best known for holding the world records in the 100 meters and 200 meters, with times of 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds, respectively. Bolt is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and an eleven-time World Champion, whose influence on track and field extends … [bio]

• 1988 Robert Lewandowski

  Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in modern football. Known for his goalscoring prowess, technical skill, and consistency, Lewandowski has played for top clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and FC Barcelona. He has broken numerous records and is celebrated for his remarkable achievements, including scoring five goals in nine … [bio]