The Role of Sport In Jamaica
Jamaica has had more success, per year, in international track and field competition, than any other country. In our 1948 Olympic debut, Dr. Arthur Wint won our first Olympic and gold medal in the 400m. He along with the other members of the legendary relay team, Herb McKenley, Leslie Laing, and George Rhoden (gold medalists, 1952), set a standard that has been upheld by our athletes ever since. From Donald Quarrie (gold 200m, silver 100m, 1976) to David …
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…from the Governor General to street boys. The Push Cart Derby was the inspiration for the creation of a Jamaican Bob sled team. Golf was also in the history of Jamaica's history, Names like Lindy Delapenha, BIA Maragh have long been associated with golf in Jamaica. The Jamaica Open has been a fixture for over 40 years and tournaments like the Johnnie Walker World Championship, held each December, offer a feast of local and international golf.
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