Who is Usain Bolt’s fiancee? Meet Kasi Bennett, whose 5-carat diamond ring becomes new talk of the town, inside the couple’s love story and more

Usain Bolt is engaged to his longtime partner Kasi Bennett after a surprise proposal at his 40th birthday celebration in Kingston, Jamaica. The eight-time Olympic champion got down on one knee and presented Bennett with a five-carat diamond engagement ring. The emotional moment took place in front of family and close friends.Bennett was visibly surprised by the proposal and later shared pictures and videos from the celebration. The engagement has now put the spotlight on the woman who has been beside Bolt for more than a decade.Who is Kasi Bennett? How did her love story with Usain Bolt begin?Kasi Bennett is a Jamaican model, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is associated with Elevate Marketing House, a marketing and business-development company in Jamaica. She is also the founder of Project Kase, an organisation focused on supporting children and communities in Jamaica. Her work has included efforts involving school supplies and medical support.Bennett has also studied law and holds a master’s degree in business management. She has maintained her own professional identity while being in a relationship with one of the world’s most famous athletes.Her relationship with Bolt began around 2013. The pair kept their romance away from much of the public eye in the early years. Their relationship became widely known during the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bolt went on to complete his famous “triple-triple” at the Games, winning gold in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100 metres relay.The couple later welcomed their first child. Their daughter, Olympia Lightning Bolt, was born in 2020. In 2021, they became parents to twin boys, Thunder Bolt and Saint Leo Bolt. The family has since shared glimpses of their life together on social media.Bennett has often used social media to celebrate Bolt and their family. Before his 40th birthday, she shared a tribute to the retired sprinter.Usain Bolt’s birthday party turns into an engagement party The birthday celebration became an engagement party as well. Usain Bolt proposed to Kasi Bennett at the One Belmont rooftop in Kingston on August 21, his 40th birthday. He was dressed in a checked suit and proposed while holding a microphone. Bennett wore a gold dress with silver sequin detailing.The proposal was reportedly a surprise. Bennett later posted moments from the night, including images showing her new ring. Reports described it as a five-carat diamond ring. Some reports described the centre stone as oval-shaped, while others described a pear-shaped diamond surrounded by additional diamonds.After the proposal, the couple shared an emotional embrace. Bennett was also seen celebrating with friends and family while showing off the ring.The engagement marks a major new chapter for the couple after more than a decade together. They already share three children and have built a family life away from the track. Now, Bolt and Bennett are preparing for another milestone as they move towards marriage.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.