How tall is Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt's Height

6ft 4 ¾ (194.9 cm)

Jamaican Sprinter. 100m record holder. On his official site he is listed 1.95m. He mentioned once on twitter his weight, saying: "I am 216 [pounds] and I am 6'5"


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Average Guess (127 Votes)
6ft 4.59in (194.5cm)
Elais said on 5/Dec/24
He definitely looked near 195 at his peak and not below 194 imo. Justin Gatlin's 6'1 listing is a bit high and I'd say 6 foot looked closer. There's a case even for 5'11 for Gatlin but that's the lowest i could possibly see. Yohan Blake looked around 5'10
Duhon said on 10/May/23
Bolt and Kobe Click Here
Jawilder said on 29/Apr/23
Wouldn’t go below this listing.

6’4.75 ✅
Kostj said on 7/Aug/22
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With Jay Z and Zinedine Zidane Bolt looks a real 195 cm guy
Canson said on 12/May/22
I’d say max 193 cm unless the scoliosis causes him not to stand straight. Maybe that’s the case but a peak Bolt pre scoliosis was 6’4.5” tops
Wehrmacht180 said on 11/May/22
195 cm
Sinclair said on 6/May/22
195cm is fine, 6’5” more believable than 6’4.5” as I thought he had the edge on Jeremy Clarkson in 2009, going to show that Clarkson was probably never a full 6’5”.

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IceCold said on 20/Apr/22
@Canson: sure i've seen couple of times Rob's video about Jordan. Jordan looks at least 6'5 in these footage pics
Canson said on 15/Apr/22
@Ice: that wasn’t his actual measurement at the Olympics tho. See Rob’s video. 6’4.75”. I buy it being near lunch or within 2-3 hours after waking and his low being 6’4.5 out of bed 6’5.25”

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Canson said on 15/Apr/22
@Kostj: you wouldn’t be able to see a difference between a 6’4.5 and a 6’4.75 guy. Yea Bolt can look 6’4.5 there. Maybe he and Jordan look the same in that pic but Barkley measured 6’4 5/8 and is clearly taller than him.
5'7 and a bit said on 15/Apr/22
Used to be billed at 6'6 on bing lol. 6'4 3/4 is possible but i would go with 6'4 1/2 personally. Standing up straight anyway...
Kostj said on 15/Apr/22
Canson
With 6'5.5'' 197 cm Van der Sar Bolt looks at least 6'4.5'' or 194 cm
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Canson said on 14/Apr/22
Kostj said on 14/Apr/22
Canson Jordan measured 6'4.88'' or 195.3 cm in 1992 olympics, and Bolt has the same height or 1 cm shorter, also Bolt is about 2 cm shorter than 197 cm Van Der sar, Bolt is for sure 194 or 195 cm

Jordan did not measure 6’4.88”. He measured 6’4.75”. Rob made a video about it and Jordan’s page says it. Again the site is based on lunchtime or afternoon heights. So he’s not 6’4.88”. Bolt has scoliosis so he’s prob not 194 or 195 now. He’s max 6’4”
Canson said on 14/Apr/22
Kostj said on 14/Apr/22
Canson Jordan measured 6'4.88'' or 195.3 cm in 1992 olympics, and Bolt has the same height or 1 cm shorter, also Bolt is about 2 cm shorter than 197 cm Van Der sar, Bolt is for sure 194 or 195 cm

Jordan did not measure 6’4.88”. He measured 6’4.75”. Rob made a video about it. Again the site is based on lunchtime or afternoon heights. So he’s not 6’4.88”
IceCold said on 14/Apr/22
Kostj said on 14/Apr/22
Canson Jordan measured 6'4.88'' or 195.3 cm in 1992 olympics, and Bolt has the same height or 1 cm shorter, also Bolt is about 2 cm shorter than 197 cm Van Der sar, Bolt is for sure 194 or 195 cm

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Kostj said on 14/Apr/22
Canson Jordan measured 6'4.88'' or 195.3 cm in 1992 olympics, and Bolt has the same height or 1 cm shorter, also Bolt is about 2 cm shorter than 197 cm Van Der sar, Bolt is for sure 194 or 195 cm
Canson said on 14/Apr/22
Jordan measured 6’4.5 as well as 6’4.75”. He’s not at least 6’4.75 as your height fluctuates throughout the day. Likely 6’4.75 wasn’t his low on the day
Kostj said on 13/Apr/22
IceCold and jordan wasnt 6'4 1/2 he is at least 6'4 3/4
IceCold said on 13/Apr/22
Canson said on 31/Aug/17
Michael Jordan is 6'4 1/2. Bolt is at least 1/2 shorter if not 2cm. Manning also has him by 1.5". Best case for Bolt is 6'3.75

He is no shorter than Jordan in this pic Click Here
Emil said on 20/Mar/22
@Tunman

I think 186 for Jacobs is a stretch - looks 184-185 to me
Arch Stanton said on 14/Mar/22
Van der Sar is a good example of a legit 197cm, Bolt does look this.
Kostjim said on 13/Mar/22
Click Here and here Bolt looks 195cm with 197cm Van der Sar
Kostjim said on 13/Mar/22
Click Here With 197cm Van der Sar and 188 cm Eric Cantona, Bolt looks legit 195cm
Tunman said on 30/Jan/22
Any opinion about some of these sprinters,could be interesting if some of them get a listing here as most got incredible performances (many cheated but that's another story),all 100m and 200m Olympic and world champions from late 90's to 2021 are on this list plus some other famous names
Su Bingtian is allegedly 172
Christian Coleman 174
Trayvon Brommell 173
Andre De grasse 178 (also saw 176 listing)
Yohan Blake 180 (I think he's no more than 178)
Tyson Gay 180 (looks anywhere in that 178-80 range)
Asafa Powell got 190 and 191 also a 188 listing I think he's 186-87
Justin Gatlin 185 looks more 183 with Bolt
Shawn Crawford 180
Maurice Greene 175
Ato Boldon 175
Tim Montgomery(held 100m record before being banned)175
Kim Collins 175
Francis Obikwelu 195 looks similar range to Bolt perhaps 194
Nesta Carter 173 and looks it (got some crazy 178)
Mike Rodgers 170 and also seems fair (also got some crazy 175)
Ramil Guliey 187 not sure but I think he got also 185 (and 77kg) at some point
Marcel Jacobs 186
Ronnie Baker 178
Noah Lyles 180
Erriyon Knighton 191 seems too much perhaps around 187.
Editor Rob
My knowledge of sprinters is not that good unfortunately.
Seahawk said on 18/Oct/21
With 6'1 flat former Indian Super Star Cricket player Yuvraj Singh here. Yuvraj is a little behind Bolt. However, I think that Bolt is a flat 6'5.

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FloJ said on 30/Sep/21
Rob how tall do you think Andre De Grasse is?
Editor Rob
Would have guessed him 5ft 10
kaycee said on 12/Jul/21
@Mubarak .. if you look at bolt's shoes ..his shoes are flat compared with J cole's shoes which add anywhere from 1 inch to 1.3 inches . Also bolt is bald headed whereas j cole's rasta hair creates an illusion that he's taller than he really is. And to top it all off, after all those advantages in the pic u posted , usain still looks about 2cm taller
Canson said on 7/Jun/21
That’s because Bolt isn’t 6’4.75
Mubarak said on 4/Jun/21
Rob I think you need to increase j.coles height to 6ft 3inches s he’s almost as tall as bolt in this photo Click Here
Dom5'11.5 said on 21/May/21
Rob how tall do you think wayden van niekerk(400m sprint WR holder is?
Listed 6'0, but I'm guessing he is around 1.82m(5'11.75)
Here he is with usain Click Here
Editor Rob
he doesn't look far off 6ft there with ennis and bolt
Canson said on 17/May/21
Duhon said on 24/Dec/20
@Canson why would you believe Olympic listing for guys like MJ and Barkley but not for Bolt? If the Olympics listed him at 6'5" why would that not be correct?

@Duhon: Barkley and Jordan were always listed 6’6” in the NBA so we know they got specific barefoot measurements (6’4 5/8) and (6’4 3/4). I don’t see where Bolt did. By the same logic, I would also have to believe that Michael Phelps is 6’4 being he’s always been listed at that. I’ve seen Phelps before and he’s not even close to 6’4”.
Canson said on 17/May/21
@Tajuan: he’s standing a bit closer to the camera though
Tajaun said on 17/May/21
6'4" guesses are a joke. Looks 2.5 inches taller than 189 cm listed Christoph Lemaitre when not leaning Click Here. Doesn't look shorter than Kobe at all. It's all in the angles. I have him as 6'4.5" at worst.
Tunman said on 18/Mar/21
Rob,I wasn't expecting a 6'4 flat rather 194.I think he's more like Skarsgard,Ibrahimovic or Marat Safin,I mean possibly closer to 6'4 than 5 or maybe 6'4.5".
I don't know why but I definitely believe the 195cm was an earlier in the day measurement,just remembering the pic with Ross whose an undisputable 6'1,I feel it's unlikely that we have a 3.75" difference
Tunman said on 16/Mar/21
Rob,is something like 6'4 completely ruled out
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Anyways I have a hard time to see how he could be more than 8cm taller than Harry(on that pic it's actually more like 7).
Also what are the chances of him being the exact same as Kobe?Again quite weak imho
Editor Rob
I couldn't see Bolt as a flat 6ft 4, just seems too tall for that.
recapa said on 27/Feb/21
he actually could pull the listing next to 6ft2.75(190cm) prince william Click Here he looks about 2 inches taller there.i have him as : 194.5-195cm peak and 192-192.5cm now since he suffers from scoliosis.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Feb/21
Rob, do you think hes still this?
Editor Rob
still seems near 6ft 5
Duhon said on 24/Dec/20
@Canson why would you believe Olympic listing for guys like MJ and Barkley but not for Bolt? If the Olympics listed him at 6'5" why would that not be correct?
Canson said on 17/Nov/20
It’s amazing how fast he was given the circumstances
Canson said on 15/Nov/20
@Recapa: Bolt makes for an interesting analysis as he is an interesting case. He very well could be 194 or 195 if he were able to stand straight. I never saw any of him prior to scoliosis. However, I can see something like 192 or 192.5 today. I doubt less than 6’3.5 but not higher than you have him at 192.5
recapa said on 14/Nov/20
6ft4.5 peak to be exact.i kinda changed my mind on him.192.5cm today.
recapa said on 6/Nov/20
194cm peak for bolt
FriedChicken said on 26/Oct/20
Did he shrink? I don't doubt that he has because of his condition but do we know by how much from any recent pics of him?
Canson said on 8/Oct/20
@JD1996: agreed. Peak may have been 6’4.5 today 6’3.5-.75 with scoliosis
JD1996 said on 5/Oct/20
I never quite saw him as a solid 6’5” I saw him more as 6’4.5” guy or max weak 6’5” at his peak height when he was younger. He has scoliosis which curves his spine and most probably affects his ability to stand straight today he looks more 6’3.75”-6’4” range looks like he has troubles standing with good posture because of it. Peak height when scoliosis affected him less posture wise I would give him a solid 6’4.5”.
Canson said on 16/Sep/20
@Junior: he has scoliosis. It’s possible he was 6’4-6’5 range when he was younger and 6’3.5” today. He probably can’t stand straight
Tunman said on 13/Sep/20
@Dom
Van Niekerk was listed at 180 and that's exactly what he looks next to Sonny Bill Williams
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 28/May/20
Just because he slouches to look 6'2 with Barkley doesn't mean he is much shorter than Barkley. He can be 6'4 1/2 worst. After taking some look at the picture with Kobe Bryant could be tilt down camera angle from Usain side to give 1" shorter illusion. 6'4 3/4 was at least morning measurement.
Dom5'11.5 said on 27/Apr/20
How tall is wayde van niekerk??? Here is a picture with Usain bolt but Usain legs are spread. The girl beside is listed 165cm

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Ronaldo 185.5cm said on 4/Apr/20
He is no shorter than 194 even at low
Canson said on 19/Feb/20
@Alex: to be honest he can look 192 with a lot of people but I don’t see many pics of him in his prime. Maybe he was a legit 6’4-6’5 range guy then
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 19/Feb/20
194-195cm is likelier than 196cm and 193cm
Alex 6'3.25 said on 18/Feb/20
He looks more a strong 193 or a flat 194 cm..
Canson said on 1/Aug/19
@Dream: I think that is just the pics though. I would have Cam similar height with Kobe in a different pic. I would have Cam worst case he could be 6’4.5. But prob a weak 6’5 6’4.5-.75.

I think Bolt would be shorter than both today. But no telling if the Scoliosis drops
Dream said on 27/Jul/19
With Kobe Bryant, Usain bolt edges out Cam Newton, slightly.


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Honestly, I think this guy's posture is kinda like Idris Elba. He doesn't usually stand at his best. He hunches back a lot and his legs are usually spread, making him look shorter than he actually is.
Dream said on 27/Jul/19
@Canson @Rob @Tunman

Actually, I think Usain Bolt looks close with Kobe.

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While Kobe looks a little taller, I think Usain is more hunch back and relax in posture. 192-193 cms could be due to hunch back posture.
Canson said on 19/Jul/19
@Tunman: I have Ibra being the taller of the two. Bolt doesn’t look nearly that tall with kobe. He looks 192-193. I don’t question Ibra’s listed height other than to say that he’s 194cm range whether it be 6’4 1/2 or 6’4 3/8 so Rob has him close enough
Tunman said on 18/Jul/19
Rob,if you had to choose between Bolt and Ibrahimovic who would you say is taller?We could flip a coin on this one,I feel both could be in that 194 range or 6'4.5"
Editor Rob
Maybe Bolt can give a taller impression at times.
Nh?n Nh?n said on 18/Jul/19
he's strong with his height 1.95m
Onabill Choudhury said on 15/Jun/19
Sampex, people his height loose 1.25 - 1.5 inch from the moment they get up from bed and the moment before bed plus depends how active they were that day
Sampex said on 19/Apr/19
196 - out of bed
194 - before bed
K.A 188 said on 10/Apr/19
Solid 6ft4
Ian555 said on 13/Mar/19
Rob if you were would choose any of these heights which one would you choose? 6’ 4” flat, 6’ 4 3/4” or 6’ 5”?
Editor Rob
For Usain 6ft 4.75 or 5, 6ft 4 seems impossible.
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 10/Mar/19
I would believe Usain is as low as 6'4 1/4 although sometimes he could apear like 6'3.75-6'4 and maybe its just that his posture wasn't that good but he still wouldn't be 6'4.75" need 0.25-0.5" downgrade here.
Tunman said on 18/Jan/19
Rob,they now have Yohan Blake at 6'1.I wonder how they end up with such listings.I mean 5'11 was probably not too far from the truth although he doesn't look more than 5'10 but 6'1?The thing is that he certainly wouldn't claim that height himself.I'm curious to know how the whole thing works.
Editor Rob
An honest mistake maybe...they can't be serious!
soo yung jun said on 14/Nov/18
No way hes 6'5
Canson said on 5/Oct/18
6’3.5-.75. He may have lost a fraction but even peak he wasn’t 6’5 barefoot. That’s a shoe height. He’s significantly shorter than Peyton and about an inch shorter than Kobe
Emil said on 17/Sep/18
@Truman

Asafa is 6'1 +/- 0.25 inch I'd say. Solidly tall dude but nowhere near his 6'3 listing lol
Mickie said on 16/Sep/18
Bolt looking at least 1.5" short of Peyton Manning: Click Here
Bolt looking about .5" than MJ: Click Here

I think he's looking 6'3.75" range a lot. As mentioned, he could be losing a fraction of height in his stance due to scoliosis. I think he's likely about 6'4.25" standing with proper posture. Whether he could still stretch up to full height for a measurement is debatable.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 14/Sep/18
@Junior

I doubt it. Usain's case is mild but not severe, which isn't enough to really affect height.
Canson said on 13/Sep/18
@Junior: I think 6’3.5-.75 max. Kobe has an inch or 3cm and Barkley has a full inch almost
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 12/Sep/18
I think if he didn't get scoliosis he would reach 6'6 but i'm sure he look at least 3/4 shorter than Kobe but footwear look to be disadvantage on Usain. I did give him 6'4 1/4 a chance.
viper said on 31/Aug/18
Yeah, I think he's 6-3.5 now
Canson said on 28/Aug/18
Way overlisted. Maybe pre scoliosis he was 6’4.5 but today he’s 6’3.5 or so
Yas said on 27/Aug/18
Listing is spot on.
Tunman said on 21/Jul/18
Any idea about Asafa Powell?he looks nowhere near 6'3,at least a solid 3" smaller than Bolt.Maybe around 186-7?Also roughly 3" taller than 5'10-11 Gay.
Warren said on 13/Jul/18
I thought he is more 6'5.25 or 196cm
Lambo said on 13/Jun/18
Dwarfing 6'0.5" listed Channing Tatum recently on The Graham Norton Show.

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Canson said on 5/Jun/18
Overlisted by 1”
Yas said on 8/Apr/18
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Canson said on 13/Feb/18
@Tunman: I can see half Inch for Bolt as a possibility. I have a friend with scoliosis now that had lost 1.5 according to he and his wife and he deals with pain albeit prob not as severe as your cousin. He doesn’t have the issues your cousin has just pain which he manages with PT etc. still works a physical job. My aunt also had it and lost height prior to (2” according to her).

But to Christian’s point as well he’s an athlete. Most athletes claim their shoes. Track and Field guys that I went to college with claimed their shoes as did Tennis Players and Lacrosse. I had a guy claim 6’1” that wasn’t over 5’11.5 prob and wasn’t even a basketball or football player. He ran track. I can absolutely see a 192cm athlete claim 6’5”. Michael Phelps (who I’ve met in person and isn’t more than 6’2.25-.5 like Rob has him claimed 6’4” for all of these years and got away with it so Bolt easily could. He was easily 2” shorter than Me when I met him in Atlantic City
Christian-6'5 3/8" said on 31/Jan/18
@Tunman

People's claims should be taken with a small grain of salt. You have guys like The Rock and Kane Hodder claiming 6'5" but neither of them were over 6'3".
Tunman said on 31/Jan/18
That said I can believe that he's only 6'4.25" or 6'4.5" like 194 it's not impossible.I know the dude is not the most humble person but I doubt he would have claimed 6'5 if he was only 192-3,more like a weak 6'5 man rounding up imo.
Tunman said on 31/Jan/18
@Canson
Trust me,I have a cousin that had scoliosis so can perfectly tell the reality of it.
First of all Bolt had indeed scoliosis but it was a very slight one that was immediately treated by specialists.Could it have taken a small amount like 0.25"?Always possible although I don't think so.
My cousin, in the first stages of hers (late 2009-mid 2012) didn't lose any height and always looked near 5'6 or maybe 167.I saw her too often to be mistaken.However in that first period she didn't suffer that much just complaining from back pain now and then.
BUT it's only when the disease got worse after 2012 that I witnessed the real shrinkage (a good 3 cm at that time),but the thing is that her health deteriorated significantly with serious back pain,feet problems,bone fragility and so on.To make everything clear she's forced to keep a very low weight to avoid pressure on her back,lower body and feet not to speak of the pills she has to take daily.Besides that she really became fragile.
Now do you think that a professional athlete who broke world records,and was essentially the best until the end (and even running 9.95 s in 2017 required a perfect health and preparation),would have suffered what my cousin did?The answer is clearly NO.
If you want to argue about someone who must have lost height after scoliosis then think about Kurt Cobain.I would agree with that.
Jeremy said on 16/Dec/17
Anything from 190-193 is crazy. He’s look 194-195 and is much closer to 6’5” than 6’4”. 196 in the mornings
Nik said on 20/Nov/17
He is nearer 6'4" than 6'5"!
Canson said on 19/Nov/17
@Anonymous and Anon176: he may be a candidate for a possible peak and current height. To be fair before scoliosis got bad, he may have been 6’4.25 or .5 and be down around 192 now (i know Anonymous mentioned 6’3). He looks a good 3cm shorter than Kobe and a good 4 or so shorter than Peyton Manning and shorter than Charles Barkley by somewhere around there too. Not to mention Peyton is a peak 6’5 and change may not be today and Kobe and Barkley are 195 and 194/195 respectively
anon176 said on 17/Nov/17
@Editor
Don't you think Bolt needs a downgrade to let's say 6ft 4.25?
Anonymous said on 14/Nov/17
Bro. 6'3 at most. Have you seen him next to 5'8 James Corden.
Canson said on 12/Nov/17
I agree Bard. Everyone likes to use what someone claims then if he doesn’t look it say with Charles Barkley it’s aleays that Barkley is taller and downplays his height. That just shows he isn’t a legit 6’5 like he claims. Barkley is for a fact 6’4 5/8 and almost and inch taller Kobe is around 195 and about an inch taller. My guess is that Bolt isn’t more than 6’3.5-6’4 today but after scoliosis. I say that last part because any time you downgrade a celeb you hear about it yet when people upgrade them or exaggerate how tall they are it’s ok for some reason
Janet said on 8/Nov/17
1.95meters
anon176 said on 6/Nov/17
@Tunman
There are other pics were Vlasic edges him. I think Bolt lies abouut his height.
Bard said on 6/Nov/17
Agreed Canson, 6'5 peak morning pre-scoliosis.
Canson said on 3/Nov/17
@Tunman: with Charles Barkley or Peyton Manning he doesn’t look 6’4”. Looks max 6’3.75 with manning. In the pic with Barkley that doesn’t add up. I know several people who have met him that have him 6’4/6’5 essentially what he measured at the olympics. Maybe bolt wasn’t standing straight because it looked a lot more. Bolt might have been a legit 6’4.25 or more at one point but he does have scoliosis
Tunman said on 21/Oct/17
To anyone thinking he's shorter than Blanka VlasicClick Here
The only reason why she could look taller is that because she wears heels at some events and there is not way she has more than 1" on him in them.That makes 1"difference in Bolt's favor.That makes him 194-5 since she's 192.You could make a case for Bolt being 193 since Rob said Blanka could only be 6'3 or 190,5.
For now I'm leaving Bolt at 6'4.5" and Blanka at 6'3.5".Any estimate under 6'4 for Bolt is not serious.
Canson said on 21/Oct/17
This guy is nowhere near 6’5 barefoot. Look at him with Charles Barkley who is 6’4 5/8. He’s max 192cm. But he does have scoliosis. Either way I doubt his peak was 6’5. Probably more like 193.5 or so. Maybe a peak pre scoliosis of 6’5 out of bed
anon176 said on 26/Sep/17
The lowest you could argue is 6ft 3.25 since Vlasic (192) edges him.
hardguy said on 14/Sep/17
tall legit 6'5+
Canson said on 31/Aug/17
Michael Jordan is 6'4 1/2. Bolt is at least 1/2 shorter if not 2cm. Manning also has him by 1.5". Best case for Bolt is 6'3.75
Canson said on 28/Aug/17
This guy isn't more than 193cm barefoot. I'd actually say 192-193 (6'3.5-6'4)
Unanimous said on 26/Aug/17
I see 6'4.25-6'4.5 range.
Canson said on 23/Aug/17
@RXH: I doubt he's as tall as Jordan. That's at worst half inch difference.
Canson said on 23/Aug/17
@Arch Stanton: I would. Kobe has close to an inch on him if not a full inch

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RXH said on 19/Aug/17
He looks to be the exact same height as Jordan, maybe a centimeter under. I think this is a perfect listing.
Arch Stanton said on 17/Aug/17
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 9/Aug/17
Rob, how likely is 192cm for him?
Editor Rob: seems hard to believe, 6ft 4 is the lowest I'd try to argue, but 6ft 4.5 is very believable.

I wouldn't try to argue 6'4 flat!
Canson said on 16/Aug/17
@Matthew Robinson: inhave him at 192 but that's because he likely doesn't walk as tall with scoliosis. He could easily peak be a legit 6'4 guy but with Barkley and Manning he really looks lower than 192 as his posture is very poor with both. With Jordan I wholeheartedly agree with you on Jordan he is 6'4 1/2 barefoot and always has been most know that who are true basketball fans. He's "near 6'6" in shoes 6'5.5-6'6. Even with MJ his posture appears a bit better but still looks 192-193. I can say maybe a leak height is 6'4" for him
Goiman said on 10/Aug/17
Buddy, 200m record holder , add that in.
Usain's unusually tall and has fast twitching muscle fibres in his legs- basically sprinter legs. These two factors allow him to gain on his competitors as he gains full stride through the race. His records Will remain forever, unless someone who's 0.25' inches taller than him and can run as fast as him comes into frame. Otherwise, he's the GOAT in athletics.
Mathew Robinson said on 9/Aug/17
I actually don't think he looked much shorter than Michael Jordan. I think that Jordan is a good 6'4.5" and Bolt would appear to be maybe just a hair under 6'4" - however I think Bolt is dropping slightly more height than Jordan. I think he'd measure 6'4" - 6'4.25" range.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 9/Aug/17
Rob, how likely is 192cm for him?
Editor Rob
seems hard to believe, 6ft 4 is the lowest I'd try to argue, but 6ft 4.5 is very believable.
S.J.H said on 8/Aug/17
At most 6'4 not over
2MeterPeter said on 5/Aug/17
Looks a solid 6'4.5" today, 5 inches above some of the athletes who claim 6ft+ (Gatlin).
Canson said on 2/Aug/17
@Flexbert: I believe his 6'5" is shoe height maybe slightly rounded up never looks more than maybe 192-193cm range
Canson said on 28/Jul/17
@SJH: I would say Kobe has him by "about" an inch of the stances were corrected. But you could be right. Looks about 1/2" under Jordan with him. I initially estimated 192 based on how he looks with Barkley and Peyton Manning but maybe it's due to the ooor posture he has at times (scoliosis). The absolute most I would give him is a solid 6'4" his 6'5" is with shoes on
Canson said on 28/Jul/17
@Bobby: lol MJ is around our height at most maybe a tiny fraction taller. He may be 6'4.5 at his lowest whereas we dip to 6'4.25 or 3/8. Bolt is 192cm today
Celebheights 6'1.5" said on 26/Jul/17
He has such a minor case of Scoliosis. Mine causes for my neck to be completely bent over, a hunched over back, legs that are shaped like an x due to the bones being curved and uneven shoulders/hopes. I wonder what his tricks are for standing up straight.
Canson said on 24/Jul/17
No way 6'4.5. Not with scoliosis look at him with manning or Jordan or Barkley. 192cm range today
Frank said on 8/Jul/17
Bolt is 194 cms barefoot and with good posture, without doubt.
Canson said on 1/Jun/17
Ok: I agree with you I'm 194cm and can tell I walk taller than him just looking at him as well as with Jordan or Barkley who are 194-195 tops both are taller as is Kobe who is 195. He's 192 now but I would not be surprised since he does have scoliosis if he did initially hit 6'5" or 195cm. Your spine curves and you lose height.
ok said on 27/May/17
Find him 3cm shorter than listed but super tall
Sam said on 22/May/17
Rob, are the heights based off a Bust a Gut measurement or just generally standing up straight with good posture? Because I was thinking someone like Bolt could hit 6'5 if he really stretched himself out.
Editor Rob
more like holding good posture but not busting a disc in your back!
Canson said on 4/Apr/17
6'3.5-6'4 barefoot. That's today don't know how tall he was pre scoliosis may have been 6'5" originally
Canson said on 25/Mar/17
192 cm 195 shoes
berta said on 17/Mar/17
i think bolt is a 194 guy ore even 4 mm under it
sam said on 14/Mar/17
Rob, how tall do you think the guy next to usain bolt is?

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Editor Rob
could be in the 6ft 2 range.
Canson said on 4/Mar/17
Bolt in fairness could've been taller at one point with scoliosis having hit him. He's likely 192cm now tho compared to 194-195 Michael Jordan or a 194-195 Charles Barkley or a 195/196 Peyton manning
Peterson188cm said on 27/Feb/17
Rob, In your opinion, how tall is Blanka Vlašić?? She's listed at 6ft4 and she's very beautiful. :D


Blanka Vlašić and Usain Bolt 193cm / 194cm: Click Here

Blanka Vlašić and Carl Lewis 188cm: Click Here

Blanka Vlašić and Vahid Halilhodžić listed at 182cm: Click Here

Blanka Vlašić and Chaunte Lowe listed at 175cm: Click Here


What do you think Rob? Thanks
Editor Rob
could be 6ft 3 range
berta said on 7/Feb/17
maybe this guy is no taller than strong 193? i can see hikm and alexandet skarsgård be about the same
S.J.H said on 3/Feb/17
People have no idea how a real 6'4 look like. Here below is a reference of korean model/actor Kwang-Soo Lee. Overall doesn't look under a guy like usain bolt and probably big fraction over. Just example how 194cm kobe bryant make usain bolt look 192cm

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Canson said on 23/Jan/17
195 in shoes
192 barefoot

He looks minimum 1.5" shorter than 6'5.25 (in his prime) Peyton manning who is still likely a full 6'5 today. But don't know if the scoliosis has something to do with it. He may well be a legit 195cm had he not gotten that. I've heard people lose an inch or 2.
Christian-196.2cm (6ft5.25) said on 1/Dec/16
Rob, could his scoliosis be the reason why his height fluctuates so much? Because at times he can look a legit 6ft5, and other times he can look as short as 192cm.
Editor Rob
Christian, it doesn't look severe, but certainly it might at times have caused him some injury related issues, maybe even postural at times.
Canson said on 25/Nov/16
He's 192 cm barefoot 195 in shoes
Johnson said on 23/Nov/16
Fraser Pryce is 157 cm no less!! People list him as 5 feet tall
SportsHeight said on 21/Nov/16
Rob, what do you think is the optimal height-to-weight ratio for all-around athleticism?
Editor Rob
I remember reading an article about it, maybe even someone posted a link on here, I'm sure it was 6ft 190 range, but we all know different sports might suit different body types.
S.J.H said on 18/Oct/16
Usain real height could be 6'4 or under. He only look at best 1.5" taller than 6'2-6'2.5 liu xiang
Johnson said on 16/Oct/16
@Rob Can you add the jamaican sprinter Shelly Ann Frazier-Pryce?? She is listed 152 cm tall but there's no way Allyson Felix has 16 cm on her
Dave said on 15/Oct/16
Having been beside him he seems no more than an inch and a half taller than me, which puts him more or less 6'3.5"
Celebheights 6'1.5 said on 15/Sep/16
I have Scoliosis as well. I had no idea that he had it though.
Canson said on 5/Sep/16
No way he's 195cm with Kobe Peyton or Barkley. Clear differences. He's 192-193 barefoot and 195 in shoes.
Ice said on 23/Aug/16
hes a legit 195 cm guy . He is a elite level athlete so I highly doubt that he shrank from skuliosis at his young age .
Dmax said on 22/Aug/16
@Guanzo No cause then tracks would be like basketball dominated by tall men which you are not seeing so that is an answer to itself.
Canson said on 21/Aug/16
He's shorter than guys who are more mid 6'4 to high like Kobe MJ or Barkley. He's 6'5 in shoes today. Maybe in his prime before scoliosis he was over 6'4 and got a morning measurement but doesn't look now
Guanzo said on 19/Aug/16
More taller = more faster right?
Borats Chicken said on 17/Aug/16
Rob, what are your thoughts on usa runner justin gatlin height? could he really be 6'1?
Hole said on 16/Aug/16
The man is 6'5.. again more proof Usain with Sonny bill Williams..he not fully erect
jessman said on 15/Aug/16
Michael Johnson, former athlete from US, referred to him again and again on BBC Olympics coverage as 6'6 following Bolt's victory in 100m. Johnson has met Bolt. He described Carl Lewis and Linford Christie as about 6'3. He was probably an inch too high for Lewis and Christie, probably two inches too high for Bolt. Maybe a bit of hero worship led him to exaggerate slightly on Bolt?
Roger said on 15/Aug/16
There's no way he's that short. He must be at least 6'6, he absolutely towers over other sprinters.
Canson said on 13/Aug/16
@jessman: he looks about that or 192cm which is how he looked with Peyton Manning and Charles Barkley in pics
jessman said on 5/Aug/16
I looked at the photo of Bolt with Paul O'Connell and Bolt is about 3cms shorter. I'm assuming similar footwear. I live in the same town as O'Connell and have passed by him often. I would estimate O'Connell at 196cm max. He is listed 198cm but this is too high for me. I'm 192cm. I last saw him in 2015 and, after walking by him, my friend estimated O'Connell to be one inch taller than me at most....we had similar footwear, I checked. To me. This suggests Bolt is about 193cm. Thos is what he looked next to Ambrose and Walsh.
Hole said on 4/Aug/16
Looks 6'5 standing next to Johnny Damon...Prince Williams with his wife and brother Harry..Shaka Hislop...(Simon Zebo...Paul O Connell---ruby player)
Canson said on 4/Aug/16
@Brandon: good insights
Brandon said on 3/Aug/16
I think he is 6'3.75" barefoot and he measures 6'4.75" in your average pair of shoes and then rounds up to 6'5". That is most likely where his 6'5" claim comes from and also why he is listed 6'5". Running shoes are usually about an inch thick.
Canson said on 25/Jul/16
@straightahead: 6'4 tops for him. I'd say he's in the 192-193 range maybe like 6'3.5-6'4. And latter if he's hiding height. He looks around an inch shorter than Kobe but may have lost some from scoliosis
S.J.H said on 22/Jul/16
6'4 at best
Canson194 said on 17/Jul/16
@MD: very true what you said. It can be inherited. I have relatives who have and have had it prior to surgery. He may legit have been 6'4-6'5 in his prime before surgery but looks around 192 today
MD said on 23/Jun/16
Actually, scoliosis is also something that can develop well after birth due to diet, diseases, etc...
Canson said on 23/Jun/16
hes 6'5 in shoes that's it. And the kind he has on or Jordan's boots etc. 192 cm is how he'd be in public. Wouldn't surprise me if he were shorter than a Jared Padelecki or only maybe an inch taller than Michael phelps (at most). I've seen phelps up close he's 6'2-6'2.5 (latter is tops)
the Slav said on 23/Jun/16
Scoliosis is something youre born with. However, Bolt's case isnt anything to be concerned of. He would probably be a few mm to 1cm taller if he had surgery.
I actually lost half a cm when my meniscus was injured because it locked my left knee and made me unable to stand completely straight. My posture was quite similar to Bolt's actually
After surgery I regained the height though.
And who knows, maybe his scoliosis is what that has made him fast
Tunman said on 21/May/16
@grizz
Blanka was once listed at 192 in french newspapers L'Equipe (75kg).somewhere between 192-3 possibly 6'3.75".
Canson said on 6/May/16
There's absolutely no way this guy is 6'5!!! Look at Kobe and Barkley and Jordan with him. Now if the scoliosis comes into play and he really did lose height than he is simply claiming his "natural" height what he was before the scoliosis. Otherwise, I agree with KROC and Bobby3342. He's 192 cm. weak 6'4.
grizz said on 30/Apr/16
@Rob,I believe your estimate on Usain's height. However, Click Here , how tall do you think Blanka Vlasic is?
Is she really 193-194 cm,as listed,or a bit shorter?
Editor Rob
193 is quite possible
Alex said on 27/Apr/16
Hey rob, I just found out ussain bolt has scoliosis. It's a real shocker considering he is the fastest man in the world, I don't really notice it on him; but, I found it in many places that he suffered from congenital scoliosis when he was young. If his back was 100% straight, how tall do you think he would be?
Editor Rob
really depends on the severity...from looking at him I doubt it is that severe, maybe a cm extra if mild.
Canson said on 22/Apr/16
He is shorter much shorter than Peyton Manning and Barkley Kobe Bryant and even Michael Jordan. Like KROC said below he's "about" 6'4. possibly even 192cm 6'3.75 and 6'5 in shoes.
Gary said on 5/Mar/16
Your be surprised, but according to this picture, he's slouching a tiny bit, which gives off the impression of 6ft4.5-6ft5.

Looks about 6ft4.25 in this photo. In my honest opinion, he's gotta be a strong ass 6ft4 guy and weak ass 6ft 4.75 guy.
Canson said on 26/Dec/15
I'm with Bobby. He's a weak 6'4. He's shorter than MJ Kobe Barkley Brady etc. doesn't look like he'd be much if at all taller than Conan who is really only 6'3 barefoot.
SportsHeight said on 14/Dec/15
Rob, how tall do you think Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete Ashton Eaton is? He's usually listed at 6'1", occassionally 6'0" or 6'2".
Editor Rob
not familiar with him, but at a glance 6ft - 6ft 1 more than 6ft 2.
Kavin said on 22/Nov/15
Iam 6'6. He is too nearer to me
Shorty said on 25/Oct/15
Whoa, he's huge, I am 5"5 and weigh 50kg and I'm male.
Nearly 5 10 said on 7/Sep/15
Actually, 172 cm for Mo looks closer. He can look very close to 5' 8", like Tom Cruise does.
Nearly 5 10 said on 1/Sep/15
5' 7.5" for Mo Farah, I'd say looks spot on.
Fluffi Fluffsson said on 28/Aug/15
"Maybe it's because he's muscular, but I actually think Yohan Blake looks more 5'9" than the 5'11" listings I see of him." Yeah, I agree. Yohan Blake looks 5'9 to me aswell...
Duhon said on 25/Aug/15
I still think either Bolt needs to be further downgraded or Barkley needs to be upgraded from 6'4.75". Click Here I vote for the latter.
Zahid said on 24/Aug/15
Here is Bolt between 6'7" Curtly Ambrose and 6'5.5" Courtney Walsh : Click Here
Tunman said on 20/Jun/15
6'2.5?lol he's 194-95 no more no less.
Even if we consider that Jonathan Ross lost a small fraction that still makes Bolt nothing under 6'4.5.Could he dip under that mark after a day of training?that's the big question.It's not impossible.Ultimately that could explain why he looks shorter than guys like Barkley or Bryant who everyone will agree won't dip under 6'4.75".
Maybe he could be the same as Ibrahimovic but not shorter than him for sure.
Sal said on 11/Jun/15
I googled a pic of Peyton Manning and Michael Jordan and one of him and usain bolt came up and Bolt was looking more like 6'2.5" I was shocked
AdeyP said on 10/Jun/15
@ gokul. I don't think his body fat is exceptionally low for an athlete, it's normal for an athlete. There are athletes with more extreme body fat percentages than bolt. As already pointed by archstanton, weight of boxers, athletes, swimmers will fluctuate most based on the muscle mass they carry. There slight body fat change affect their appearance far more than their weight.
Arch Stanton said on 9/Jun/15
Rob can you add a photo?
Arch Stanton said on 9/Jun/15
@Gokul, muscle weighs more than fat. If you consider how long his legs/limbs are and muscle, in a guy as tall as 6 ft 5 it's going to weigh a bit. That said, I agree he looks more in 200-210 range than nearing 220.
MD said on 9/Jun/15
I mean, yeah, he's very low bodyfat, but he's also quite muscular, especially now. I could completely believe the over 200lb listing for him. He's lanky as hell, but he's also packed with muscle in his torso.
Gokul said on 8/Jun/15
i have no doubt that Bolt is 6'5". Its his weight that i am circumspect about. At that low a bodyfat i think he's no more than 200 pounds
hijoputa said on 18/May/15
Christian, Ben Johnson was 176-177 cm and 75 kg at least in the 80s.
bobby h3342 said on 24/Apr/15
rob your an inch off bolt is 6 4 not the same size as barkley or kobe byrant
MD said on 13/Apr/15
I've only seen a grainy cellphone video of the meeting with Obama, and it's at such an angle that you almost can't tell anything. Where there other photos I missed from their meeting? I generally think he's around what he's currently listed.
Jacob said on 12/Apr/15
Didn't look 4 inches taller than Obama. I'd say he's closer to 6'4" than 6'5".
SportsHeight said on 11/Apr/15
Rob, how tall do you think Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson is? Sports-Reference.com lists him at 6'0", everywhere else I could find lists 6'1". Never any higher. Carl Lewis was sometimes listed at 6'3", usually at 6'2". Never any lower. And yet here's a photo of them together in 2012:

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Johnson was 44 at the time, and Lewis was 50. Do you think Lewis has lost a significant amount of height, are the shoes exaggerating here, or have either of them been listed wrong their whole career?
Editor Rob
you can see him with Bolt, somewhere in 6ft-6ft0.5 range might be possible...I think the photo with Carl, maybe he's closer and looks bigger? He can look 6ft 1 at times...
Peter said on 11/Apr/15
Joe Manganiello Usain Bolt Kobe Bryant 195
Stan said on 17/Feb/15
I bet he was under 216pounds nowadays. He get off like 10-15punds and doesn't look like a barefeet 6'5 guy like Kobe Bryant where i remember Kobe edge Usain by an inch or abit over in a close up picture
Tunman said on 17/Feb/15
solid 6'4 would be quite too low,Andrea.Of course he can look that sometimes but generally he looks closer to 6'5.I think 195 is fine,not sure he would be shorter than Ibrahimovic.
Andrea said on 20/Jan/15
Even with 6'1 C. Ronaldo he look more 6'4 range than 6'5... So, i'm not convinced he's a big 6'5 anymore! Could be just a solid 6'4 guy...
Andrea said on 18/Jan/15
Arch, you must admit that with measured 6'4.75 like Charles Barkley or Kobe he does look shorter! I always thought he was easily near 6'5 but now i wouldn't be surprised if he was something like 6'4-6'4.5! Just saying... A 6'4.75 would be better to begin with, since 195 is his "official height"...
MD said on 18/Jan/15
@Celebheights 6'1.5"-6'2" (you need a easier screen handle. lol), well, Bolt is listed as 195 cm on his own personal website, so 6'4.75" is more accurate. He's just under a full 6'5".
Celebheights 6'1.5"-6'2" said on 17/Jan/15
He looks 6'4.75" by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Arch Stanton said on 17/Jan/15
LOL is there anybody Andrea you think might be a legit 6'5"? How about Clive Mantle and Ralf Moeller? You can't dispute those guys being 6'4" range!!
Andrea said on 16/Jan/15
Rob, i have always thought he was near enough 6'5 but with Charles Barkley and Kobe Bryant he actually looks shorter than that! Could he be 6'4-6'4.5 rather than a big 6'5? Maybe you could start by downgrading him to 6'4.75 which is actually what his official site says!
Editor Rob
he can look at times 6ft 4-4.5 range, other times he looks near 6ft 5
176,2Tunman said on 24/Dec/14
Excellent pic Arch,and for one time we could say it's as perfect as the HC pics as Bolt isn't tilting his head down.
Anyways Jonathan Ross reaches his eyebrows I would say and maybe a very very small fraction over them.I think he's at least 3.75" taller and maybe 4" depending of his eyebrows level.6'5 is honest and the lowest arguable is 6'4.75"
I always thought vaughn was not a full 6'5 rather 6'4.5
WalkingTall 6ft3.25 said on 13/Jun/14
But with Kobe here Click Here looks almost the same...i think Bolt's range should be 194-195 cm....he's not a full 6'5 guy!
WalkingTall 6ft3.25 said on 10/Jun/14
Click Here with Charles Barkley looking way shorter....maybe the angle/footwear/posture has something to do with this...
Nick said on 3/Jun/14
I disagree with 6'5" listings here is the proof quite clear indeed Blanka 193cm listed is same height if not a tad taller then Bolt consider even a little camera angle disadvantage for her Click Here there're also other pictures around they look identical or in some Blanka is a wee bit taller
Arch Stanton said on 30/May/14
Click Here Looking a solid 6'5" next to Jonathan Ross. In fact he looks a bit taller in comparison than Vince Vaughn looked.
Nick said on 28/May/14
Bolt looking slightly shorter than 193cm listed Blanka Click Here she is not wearing any heels it might be a tad closer to the camera though that makes them same height at worst or best depends on how you see it ;)
KROC said on 18/May/14
@Andrea
I could be wrong... there's always a surprise with some people. I wish there were some better pictures with Kobe. He's a legit 195cm.
Andrea said on 24/Apr/14
KROC, you really think he might be 6'4 flat? I'd be shocked in that case... I do think he's no less than 194... And yeah, i think Kobe would be taller, but just a bit...
Patrick said on 20/Apr/14
1.95 official
KROC said on 13/Apr/14
He barely looked 6'4 in person. I'd bet money that Kobe Bryant would edge him out.
176,2Tunman said on 8/Apr/14
Yeah,about 6'5 or a hair under it at worse,and Blake is 7"shorter,so 6'4.75"for Bolt and 5'9.75"for Blake makes all sense.
MD said on 7/Apr/14
He is AT LEAST what he's listed. Not every athletes lies about their height, and I believe we have more than enough evidence to say he's bang-on what he's claimed. He could have claimed 196cm and he actually claimed 195cm. If Rob wants to put him at 195cm - which I think he should do - that'd be fine, but he's absolutely not shorter than that.
176,2Tunman said on 5/Apr/14
No way 6'3,if Bailey (listed 6'4 but rather 6'3 in my opinion) thinks he's 6'6 then they can't be the same.Honestly the worst he could be is 6'4.5" and 6'4.75" (195 like in the official site)is probably the truth.
Jay said on 5/Apr/14
HE's 6'5, quit underestimating his height people.
Adiaino said on 3/Apr/14
Height and weight for this guy is exaggerated.Not 6'5 208 lbs.Looks more at 6'3 193 lbs.That's why this guy is the fastest runner in the world,because the weight for his height is very light.I heard the average weight for 6'5 is 240 lbs and 6'3 220 lbs.
KROC said on 28/Mar/14
I saw him at Madison Square Garden a couple years ago participating in a warmup with some of the Knicks players. He looked more 194cm to me...
Lillo thomas said on 20/Mar/14
James kobe briant is about 6'5 ( 6'4.75 without shoes 6'6 with shoes on) by his own admission. Usain bolt is looking 6'4 flat next to kobe.
James said on 20/Mar/14
Bolt can be a full 6'5" and still an inch to inch and a half shorter than Charles Barkley. Barkley is 6'7" in b-ball shoes. As I have said many times, Chuck purposefully lowers his stated height to heighten his rebounding accomplishments! I think the picture of Bolt with Kobe looks dead on. 6'5" and 6'6" respectfully. Has anyone seen Bolt dunk? He does it with absolute EASE!
Tor said on 15/Mar/14
i don't see Blake more than 176-177cm, but also no less than 175
176,2Tunman said on 14/Mar/14
Tunman,not Truman,MD,I'm from Tunisia.
I meant that being listed 3-4cm or more over real height proves that they aren't measured.SO,why giving an official listing if you don't measure someone?
You agree it's sad to provide fake data,right?All I wanted to say is that since the global informations about sportsmen(unlike singers,actors,etc...) include their height these sportsmen should be measured before being listed at a mark to give accurate data to the readers. If you list OFFICIALLY someone at 180 and you don't know if it is true,the information becomes just useless.
MD said on 11/Mar/14
Truman, are you serious? You think approximately an inch difference is an unusual gap between an atheletes listed heights and what he or she actually is? That's a rather a rather small listing difference. Athletes can be two or three inches (sometimes even more) shorter than what they are listed.

BTW, I still don't see Yohan as being closer to 5'10" than 5'9".
176,2Tunman said on 8/Mar/14
One thing is sure,he didn't appear the 180-81 listings,he reached the bottom of Bolt's nose which is maybe 7" rather than 6.75" difference if we assume that Bolt has 9.5-9.75" head.177-8 is perhaps more accurate so 5'9.75-10 but no less.
I find it strange that Professional athletes could be that far from their listings.1cm variation is possible if someone is measured rather in the morning but 3-4cms? some aren't measured,that's clear.
Editor Rob
some national athletic bodies may measure athletes and give actual measured listings, some might not though!
MD said on 6/Mar/14
Maybe it's because he's muscular, but I actually think Yohan Blake looks more 5'9" than the 5'11" listings I see of him.
176,2Tunman said on 4/Mar/14
Rob,how tall is Yohan Blake if Bolt is 195? Maybe 178-9 is more likely than 180?He looked a good 16 or 17cms shorter than Bolt in London Olympics.
Editor Rob
I wouldn't put him over 178cm
baller said on 21/Feb/14
Needs to be downgraded to a full 6'4".

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Kobe was measured by his wife at 6'4.75"



Here he is looking just about 2 inches taller than ronaldo

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Jaywha said on 30/Jan/14
196cm. So your listing is right.
Lu said on 14/Dec/13
alan brisco says on 14/Feb/13
Probably he is a little shorter than 6'5". I saw a pic with him and blanka vlasic. She is a legit 6'4" (192-193 cm). They were very similar. So a more realistic height for bolt is 6'4" (192-193 cm)

Blanka is no way near 6'4... and if she appears Bolts height, that thanks to her heels! she is around 6'2 and Bolt is 6'4
Lu said on 5/Dec/13
Asafa Powell were always listed 6'2 (188 cm) before he became a huge star, and it was the same with Blanka Vlasic, i remember for sure that she was listed 6'2 or tops 189 cm like 10 years ago (because i had a crush on her ;)

And about Bolt, i have seen numerous of 6'4 listings for him long time ago (before he became this superman)

So all of these grew over night together with their superman/woman status.
Search images! Asafa and Blanka next to each other - similar height.
Powell: 188 cm
Vlasic: 188-189
Bolt: 193
MD said on 25/Nov/13
Well, Rob, and you forgot to mention in your comment that you don't even see Harry above 6'1.5".
Editor Rob
there's a number of photos and 187 I think fits him with bolt, 6ft 1.75 might be his height
daddy cool said on 25/Nov/13
Yeah, 3in might be closer to the truth. That pic definitely proves Bolt is minimum 6'5". They are standing face to face, on even ground and both are wearing sneakers. Harry is a solid 6'2.5" guy. No arguing there.
daddy cool said on 24/Nov/13
Here's a very good pic with Prince Harry (6ft2.5in)

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I can see a solid 2.5in difference. Harrys eyes reach barely to Bolts mouth.
Editor Rob
bolt looks to have no less than 3 inches on harry in that shot.
daddy cool said on 24/Nov/13
6ft 3in is ridiculous for Bolt, he is at least 3 inches taller than Jonathan Ross who is 6ft 1.5in.

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I would say 6ft 4.5in for Bolt. Maybe 6ft 5in.
dick dastardly said on 15/Nov/13
bolt is in the 6'3" range. Max 6'3.5". he looks taller because of his bodyframe, small waist with "skinny long legs". The pic with legit 6'5" charles barkley is more than clear. And of course asafa powell is not 6'3", but closer to 6'1".
Mathew said on 1/Nov/13
6'4" range.
Duhon said on 26/Oct/13
Bolt looking significantly shorter next to charles barkley. Click Here
Manuel said on 19/Sep/13
There is something strange in Bolt about his size,i would say he is 1,90 max. but also his weight is 95 kg and he looks not more than 80 kg.
Lo sgozzatore said on 13/Sep/13
Yeah, noway he's just 6'4! He could be 195, 6'5 is right for him...
Kyuss said on 23/Aug/13
6-4" looks more real world.
Yaspaa said on 4/Aug/13
He looks easy 2" taller than Asafa Powell who is listed 6'3 and he looks huge on track. Not under 6'5.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 29/Jul/13
I think that 195cm listing from the website is legit.

6ft4.75, Rob?
Thebigman said on 13/Jul/13
He has scoliosis so that would knock off a bit from his height as I'm 16 and 6'1 but have scoliosis slightly worse than bolt and I'll be roughly 6'2.5 after surgery so he is easy 6'5 If he had proper spinal structure
cole said on 8/Jul/13
Samuel Eto'o is in the 175-177 cm range at most.
Arch Stanton said on 23/Jun/13
mag67 says on 8/Apr/13
"ectomorf" is thin,skinny "endomorf" is stubby,fat

My bad, I know!
Lo sgozzatore said on 17/Jun/13
Rob, this guy, Eto'o, is a pretty famous footballer. He claims 180 but i dont think he looks it next to Bolt. What's your guess?
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Editor Rob
samuel looks at the very most 5ft 10 and maybe 5ft 9.5 is nearer...certainly not a 180cm guy
anonymous said on 15/Jun/13
seems 194 to me
teej said on 13/Jun/13
Usain bolt is a legit 6ft5, no doubt whatsoever, he has been proffesionally measured barefoot, he's 6ft6 in his casual shoes, which are very flat so id say he's a strong 6ft5
mag67 said on 8/Apr/13
"ectomorf" is thin,skinny "endomorf" is stubby,fat
alan brisco said on 14/Feb/13
Probably he is a little shorter than 6'5". I saw a pic with him and blanka vlasic. She is a legit 6'4" (192-193 cm). They were very similar. So a more realistic height for bolt is 6'4" (192-193 cm)
Arch Stanton said on 13/Dec/12
An inch is not much Sylinher, but I do think a genuine 6 ft 5 guy will stand out more as "huge" more than a guy who is weak 6'4"-6'4". If you watch Bolt run he towers above all of the other runners. But he's pretty skinny and lean, an endomorph, if he was built like Yohan Blake at 6'5" and a mesomorph he'd be an absolute monster physically but that would slow him down running I think.
Sylinher said on 4/Dec/12
i dont understand how people say that bolt doest look much taller than cristiano ronaldo who is roughly 1.85-1.86...here..in this photo...Click Here
bolt totally towers him..thought he is a little bowed
i cant see the point of tried to downgrade bolts'height...i mean the guy is really huge and strong...you wouldn notice the diference if he is 6'5 or 6'4
tom said on 30/Nov/12
was in manchester this year,wasnt more that 10 feet away from me,i'm 6-2.5 and hes not 6-5 for sure,id say more 6-3.5/6-4 max.
Arch Stanton said on 25/Nov/12
Is Vidic really only 189cm? Looks taller than that next to Bolt and Bryant.
joe joe said on 19/Nov/12
A 6'5 guy would tower a 6'2 guy like vidic a little more me thinks. to be honest alot of sports measurements can be inaccurate with some being with shoes on making people taller and some measurements still being online form people youth days making it seem they are shorter. For years the brazilian Ronaldo was touted as 1m 80. mainly because of lazy stat keeping. He started playing pro soccer at the age of 14 and by 17 he was 1m80. he had a growth spurt at 21 to 1m 83 but it took a good 5 years before this was on record. I also have a friend who is a pro soccer player and he is down everywhere as 1m 96/6'5 but he isn't that tall. he will tell you he's 6'4 but he is closer to a big 6'3. Im 6'1 and don't ever feel towered by him like a 6'5 guy does. but everywhere he is listed as 6'5 even though he says he is shorter. The moral of the story is you cant trust the number. sometime they lie
James said on 14/Nov/12
He was the same size as Jeremy clarkson so I think 194-195cm is closer
miko said on 13/Nov/12
Maybe if Bryant was leaning in like that then he'd look 6'3 as well...
WalkingTall 6ft 3.25in said on 12/Nov/12
I found these 2 interesting photos:

Here is Usain with 189 cm tall Nemanja Vidic Click Here

Here is Vidic with 195-196 cm tall Kobe Bryant Click Here

Bolt doesnt look 6'5'' as opossed to Bryant who does(if not taller),but i'm not sure about posture or footwear.I thought that Bolt and Bryant are the exact same height,but maybe they are not.What do you guys think?

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