Today, January 22nd, marks another significant day in Jamaican sports history. On this day in 2012, Jamaica’s national women’s 4x100m relay team, made up of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Veronica Campbell-Brown, Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart, set a new national record at the Aviva Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham, England. The team clocked a time of 42.56 seconds, breaking the previous national record of 42.65 seconds set by the team in 2008.

The Jamaican 4x100m relay team has a long history of success, with the first Olympic gold medal coming at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The team, led by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, continued their dominance in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2015 World Championships. But on January 22nd, 2012, they created history by breaking the national record at the Aviva Indoor Grand Prix, in a spectacular and unforgettable race.

This national-record breaking performance was the result of years of hard work and dedication. The team had been training together for several years, perfecting their handoffs and timing to ensure they were at their best when it mattered most. This hard work paid off as they were able to run one of the fastest relay races in Jamaica’s history.

This national record performance also solidified Jamaica’s position as one of the top sprinting nations in the world. The country has long been known for producing some of the fastest sprinters on the planet, and this national record further cemented that reputation.

The Jamaican 4x100m relay team’s journey to the national record was not just about winning medals, it was about overcoming adversity and showing that anything is possible with hard work and determination. The team’s spirit and attitude was a reflection of Jamaica’s own struggle to overcome adversity and achieve success.