Sport: Usain Bolt takes Pacific holiday

4:08 pm on 5 September 2016
Usain Bolt on holiday in French Polynesia

Usain Bolt on holiday in French Polynesia Photo: Usain Bolt / Snapchat

Olympic great Usain Bolt has chosen to relax in French Polynesia.

The triple sprint champion from the Rio Games arrived in Tahiti at the weekend where surprised travellers and airport staff went up to him to have their picture taken with him.

The Jamaican sprinter only stayed briefly before catching a connectiong flight to Bora Bora.

Bolt left a message for his fans on social media before disconnecting.

The Jamaican sprinter Bolt with Air Tahiti staff

The Jamaican sprinter Bolt with Air Tahiti staff Photo: Facebook/Tahiti-Infos