Jamaican High Jumper 2025 Conference Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
Roschell Clayton’s journey from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to national recognition in the United States is one of determination, talent, and balance between athletics and academics. Recently, the standout high jumper was named one of two BIG EAST nominees for the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Woman of the Year award. The honor recognizes graduating […]
Team Jamaica Makes History with Record Medal Haul at NACAC 2025
Team Jamaica wrote a new chapter in Jamaican athletics history at the 2025 North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Senior Championships (NACAC) in Freeport, Bahamas. The team captured a record-breaking 25 medals over three days of competition from August 15–17, with a strong showing across track and field events. This medal haul included 10 […]
Celebrating Cathy-Ann Rattray: Olympic 400m Trailblazer and Advocate for Jamaican Athletes
Cathy Rattray nee Samuel is one of Jamaica’s most decorated female athletes, a four-time Olympian and a collegiate standout whose career helped raise the profile of women’s athletics both at home and abroad. From her record-breaking days with the University of Tennessee’s Lady Volunteers to carrying Jamaica’s flag at the Olympic Games, she forged a […]
Simon Brown: The Jamaican-Born Two-Division Boxing Champion Who Conquered the Ring
Born Ceseford Brown in rural Clarendon, Jamaica, Simon Brown grew up far from the infrastructure or opportunities that typically produce elite athletes. “We had no electricity,” he recalled, noting how little exposure he had to organised sport in those years. His father began calling him Simon after reading the Bible — a name that would […]
The Story of Jackie Pusey – Jamaican Olympian and World Championships Pioneer
For close to a decade, Jacqueline “Jackie” Pusey was a familiar figure on the track, representing St. Mary High School, California State University Los Angeles, and Jamaica with distinction. Twice an Olympian, a medallist at major international competitions and a record-setter at home, she remains part of the country’s sprinting heritage. Born on August 14th, […]
Celebrating Sherone Simpson One of Jamaica’s Most Consistent Sprint Champions
Manchester Parish may be small, but it produced one of Jamaica’s most consistent and respected track athletes in Sherone Anmarica Simpson. Born in the district of Devon on 12 August 1984, Simpson graduated from Manchester High School, where her early years on the track were marked by steady progress rather than flashy victories. Over time, […]
Jamaican-American Soccer Star Named Gatorade Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Logan Hall, a Jamaican-American soccer player from Miramar, Florida, has been named the 2025 Gatorade Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year. This honor recognizes not only his skills on the soccer field but also his leadership and commitment to giving back to the community. Who Is Logan Hall? Florida’s Top High School Soccer Player […]
Is This NBA Star the Next to Join the Jamaican National Basketball Team?
With the Jamaican national basketball team currently enjoying a surge of NBA interest, fans are now turning their eyes toward another towering possibility: Deandre Ayton. The 7-foot center, known for his physical dominance and soft shooting touch, is of Jamaican descent through his mother, and recent actions off the court suggest a deeper connection to […]
This Jamaican American Basketball Star Could Be the #1 Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
AJ Dybantsa, a talented 18-year-old from Brockton, Massachusetts, is turning heads across the basketball world—and now, Jamaica is paying close attention. With deep Jamaican roots through his mother, Chelsea, Dybantsa is not only the top high school basketball player in the United States but also the projected #1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His […]
This Jamaican Canadian Ice Hockey Player Was The First Black Player Picked In The 2025 NHL Draft
Kashawn Aitcheson, a defenceman with roots in Jamaica and Canada, was the first Black player selected in the 2025 NHL Draft in June. The 18-year-old was picked 17th overall by the New York Islanders after a breakout season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Barrie Colts. Early Life and Jamaican Connection Born on […]