Celebrating Deon Hemmings, Jamaica’s First Female Olympic Gold Medallist and Trailblazer in Athletics

When Deon Marie Hemmings crossed the finish line to claim the gold medal in the 400-metre hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she didn’t just win a race—she made history. Hemmings became the first Jamaican woman, and the first woman from the English-speaking Caribbean, to win an Olympic gold medal. Her performance not only cemented […]