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11/21/24
11/21/24
February 11, 2002
Jamaica: Olympic Hopeful?: First appearing on the scene in Calgary ('88), Jamaica did not "almost win" as seen in the movie Cool Runnings. But they were certainly the inspiration at least in part for the Olympic participation of Bermuda, Monaco, and other countries either snowless or tiny. Jamaica actually came in 21st out of 32 in '98 (and ahead of the US team in '94), which is quite an accomplishment for a little country in the Caribbean where 70 degrees is a cool day.
The team has continued to improve, they won gold last year at the the World Push Championships in Monte Carlo and posted impressive start times at the World Cup. Determination and hard work has paid off. The Jamaican bobsled team is now performing at a level necessary to win and are now serious contenders for medals.