Did you Know Trelawny, Jamaica has Produced more Olympic Medal Athletes than Many Countries?

There’s something about Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, that produces world-class athletes. Jamaica began competing in the Olympics in 1948. Since then, the country’s athletes have accrued a total of 78 medals in summer games – 22 gold, 35 silver and 21 bronze. One medal was in cycling and the rest were in track and field events. […]

Jamaican-Born Canadian Rower Christine Roper Wins Olympic Gold Medal

Christine Roper, a member of Canada’s Olympic team, made history when she became the first Canadian Jamaican to win a gold medal in the sport of rowing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. With the win, Roper helped the women’s eight to secure a gold medal for rowing at the Olympic Games. Roper was born in […]

Sha’Carri Richardson Congratulates Jamaican Team on 100-meter Sweep

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, 21, who was temporarily prohibited from competing at the Tokyo Olympics after a positive test for cannabis, praised Jamaica’s 100-meter runners and congratulated them on their 1-2-3 sweep of the gold, silver, and bronze medals in the event. The performance of Elaine Thompson Herah was especially notable as she broke the […]