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Some of Jamaica’s Famous Athletes Story

  1. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Born December 27, 1986, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is a Jamaican track and field sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres and 200 metres. She began her international career in 2008, winning her first Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres at the Beijing Olympics. She went on to win multiple World Championship and Olympic medals, and is considered one of the greatest female sprinters of all time.
  2. Usain Bolt: Born August 21, 1986, Usain Bolt is a retired Jamaican sprinter and widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He began his international career in 2008, winning his first Olympic gold medals in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4×100 metres relay at the Beijing Olympics. He went on to win multiple World Championship and Olympic medals, and holds the world record in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4×100 metres relay.
  3. Asafa Powell: Born November 23, 1982, Asafa Powell is a retired Jamaican sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres. He began his international career in 2002, and went on to set multiple world records in the event. He won several medals at major international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
  4. Michael Frater: Born October 4, 1982, Michael Frater is a retired Jamaican sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres. He began his international career in 2002 and went on to win multiple medals at major international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and Olympic Games.
  5. Yohan Blake: Born December 26, 1989, Yohan Blake is a Jamaican sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres and 200 metres. He began his international career in 2009, and has since won multiple medals at major international competitions, including the World Championships and Olympic Games.
  6. Veronica Campbell-Brown: Born May 15, 1982, Veronica Campbell-Brown is a retired Jamaican sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres and 200 metres. She began her international career in 2000 and went on to win multiple medals at major international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games.
  7. Melaine Walker: Born August 25, 1985, Melaine Walker is a Jamaican hurdler who specializes in the 400 metres hurdles. She began her international career in 2008, and went on to win multiple medals at major international competitions, including the World Championships and Olympic Games.
  8. Alia Atkinson: Born December 18, 1988, Alia Atkinson is a Jamaican swimmer who specializes in the breaststroke events. She began her international career in 2004 and has since won multiple medals at major international competitions, including the Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Aquatics

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