Sprint legend Usain Bolt joins Irish esports company as co-owner

Bolt joins Wylde at a time when esports is rapidly establishing itself as central to mainstream entertainment

Founders of Wylde esports organisation, Steve Daly (left) and David Cronin (right) with Usain Bolt.

Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt has joined a new Irish esports as co-owner.

Based in Dublin, Wylde was founded two years ago by former JP Morgan investment banker Steve Daly and David Cronin, former President & Chief Executive of the American Ireland Funds and a founding shareholder of technology company Qumas. Esports features professional computer game players competing in major tournaments.