Jamaica At The Paris Olympics 🥇
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By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

Grab your dutchie pot cover because it's Olympic time!!! We may be a small island we have a rich history at the Summer Olympics since we first participated in 1948. We might be likkle, but when it comes to track and field we are mighty and wi tallawah.

We have produced not just the fastest woman alive Elaine Thompson-Herah, but also the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, and a slew of other record-breaking athletes Shelly An Fraser Pryce, Asafa Powell, Veronica Campbell and so many others.

To date, we have won a total of 87 Olympic medals, 86 of which have been in athletics and another in cycling. And boy oh boy, am I looking forward to us securing some more medals and breaking even more records, if that is even possible.

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway, beginning with a groundbreaking the opening ceremony on July 26, 2024. Things are a little different, since the ceremony took place not in a stadium but on the iconic River Seine.

There were over 10,000 athletes and performers parading on boats along a 6-kilometre (3.7-mile) route, which started at the Austerlitz Bridge near the Jardin des Plantes and concluded at the Trocadero.

Jamaica's Position and Flag Bearers

Of the 205 nations participating in the Parade of Nations on a range of floats cruising down the Seine, Greece was at the lead as they have been doing since the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics because they are considered to be the originators of the Olympics. Jamaica was in position 92 of the parade.

Our pride and joy triple jumper Shanieka Ricketts along with swimmer Josh Kirlew had the honor of carrying the Jamaican flag.

Ricketts, the first jumper and field athlete to serve as flag bearer, expressed her excitement and pride, seeing this role as a trailblazing moment for field events in Jamaica.

She hopes her role as a flag bearer will inspire young athletes to pursue field events and excel at the highest levels, breaking away from the traditional focus on sprinting.

Jamaican Athletes at Paris 2024

This year we have sent out a strong and promising delegation of 58 seasoned and new athletes competing across four sports: athletics, swimming, diving, and judo.

Before I give you a full list of the athletes participating this year, here’s who most are keeping their eyes on:

Track and Field

• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Competing in her fifth and final Olympics, Fraser-Pryce aims to add to her impressive tally of eight Olympic medals. She will compete in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events.
  
  
• Shericka Jackson: Aiming for her first individual Olympic gold, Jackson will participate in the 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m relay. She is joined by Tia Clayton, Shashalee Forbes, and reserve Alana Reid in the relay team.
  
  
• Kishane Thompson: The fastest man in the men's 100m this year, Thompson hopes to reclaim the Olympic title last won by Usain Bolt in 2016. He will face tough competition from American sprinter Noah Lyles.
  
  
• Other Track and Field Stars: Jamaica's athletics squad also includes athletes like Hansle Parchment, a standout in hurdles, and long jumpers Tajay Gayle, Carey McLeod, and Wayne Pinnock.

Swimming

• Sabrina Lyn and Josh Kirlew: These talented swimmers represent Jamaica in the pool, with high hopes for strong performances.

Diving

• Yona Knight-Wisdom: Competing in the men's 3m springboard, Knight-Wisdom aims to showcase his diving prowess on the Olympic stage.

Judo

• Ashley McKenzie: Making history as the first male Jamaican judoka to compete at the Olympics, McKenzie brings experience and determination to the men's extra-lightweight (60 kg) category.

Jamaican team for Paris

WOMEN

• 100m: Tia Clayton, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson
• 200m: Niesha Burgher, Shericka Jackson, Lanae-Tava Thomas
• 400m: Junelle Bromfield, Nickisha Pryce, Stacey Ann Williams
• 800m: Natoya Goule-Toppin, Adelle Tracey
• 1500m: Adelle Tracey
• 100m hurdles: Janeek Brown, Ackera Nugent, Danielle Williams
• 400m hurdles: Rushell Clayton, Janieve Russell, Shiann Salmon
• High jump: Lamara Distin
• Long jump: Chanice Porter, Ackelia Smith
• Triple jump: Shanieka Ricketts, Ackelia Smith, Kimberly Williams
• Shot put: Lloydricka Cameron, Danniel Thomas-Dodd
• Discus: Samantha Hall
• Hammer: Nayoka Clunis
• 4x100m: Tia Clayton, Shashalee Forbes, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson
• 4x400m: Junelle Bromfield, Stephenie Ann McPherson, Nickisha Pryce, Stacey Ann Williams

MEN

• 100m: Ackeem Blake, Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson
• 200m: Andrew Hudson, Bryan Levell
• 400m: Sean Bailey, Jevaughn Powell, Deandre Watkin
• 800m: Navasky Anderson
• 110m hurdles: Orlando Bennett, Rasheed Broadbell, Hansle Parchment
• 400m hurdles: Roshawn Clarke, Jaheel Hyde, Malik James-King
• High jump: Romaine Beckford
• Long jump: Tajay Gayle, Carey McLeod, Wayne Pinnock
• Triple jump: Jaydon Hibbert, Jordan Scott
• Shot put: Rajindra Campbell
• Discus: Ralford Mullings, Traves Smikle, Roje Stona
• 4x100m: Ackeem Blake, Jehlani Gordon, Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson

MIXED

• 4x400m: Zandrian Barnes, Raheem Hayles, Andrenette Knight, Ashley Williams

Jamaica's Olympic Schedule

Below is a snapshot of Jamaica's participation schedule at the Paris Olympics.
To get the full 4 pages, click here and download.

When it comes to the Olympics we are always on “ready, set, go” for our athletes!

Which athlete are you looking forward to seeing the most? I for one am excited to see them all and can’t wait to be clanging my pot covers, shouting out “Jamaica, Jamaica” and smiling with pride every time our black, green and gold flag raises and our superstars stand tall on the podium to collect their medals.

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References & Sources For Jamaica At The Paris Olympics

1. Jamaica names team for Paris Olympic Games | News  | Paris 24 | Olympic Games. (n.d.). worldathletics.org. https://worldathletics.org/competitions/olympic-games/paris24/news/article/jamaica-team-paris-2024-olympic-games
2. Shanieka Ricketts honoured to be selected Jamaica’s flag bearer at Paris Olympics. (2024, July 26). Jamaica Observer. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/07/26/shanieka-ricketts-honoured-selected-jamaicas-flag-bearer-paris-olympics/
3. Williams, M. (2024, July 25). It’s time for Paris 2024! Loop News. https://jamaica.loopnews.com/content/its-time-paris-2024
4. Olympics, N. (2024, July 26). 2024 Paris Olympics Parade of Nations: What’s the order of countries in Opening Ceremony? NBC Olympics. https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/2024-paris-olympics-parade-nations-whats-order-countries-opening-ceremony

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