 Bolt was growing more popular in his homeland . Howard Hamilton , who was given the task of Public Defender by the government , urged the JAAA to nurture him and prevent burnout , calling Bolt " the most phenomenal sprinter ever produced by this island " . His popularity and the attractions of the capital city were beginning to be a burden to the young sprinter . Bolt was increasingly unfocused on his athletic career and preferred to eat fast food , play basketball , and party in Kingston 's club scene . In the absence of a disciplined lifestyle , he became ever @-@ more reliant on his natural ability to beat his competitors on the track . 
