The opening week of the 2024 Olympics has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Jamaica. From unexpected withdrawals to remarkable performances, there’s been no shortage of drama and excitement. To keep you in the loop, we’ve put together a quick rundown of the top highlights for Jamaica at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Let’s dive into the key moments that have defined the first week for the Jamaican athletes.
1. Sprint Legends:
- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew due to a hamstring injury sustained during warm-up​ (NBC Sports)​​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​.
- Shericka Jackson also withdrew due to an injury. She hopes that by sitting out the 100m, she will perform better in the 200m​ (NBC Sports)​​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​.
2. Rising Stars:
- Kishane Thompson:
- Performance in 100m Final: Kishane Thompson clocked an impressive 9.91 seconds in the men’s 100 meters final today​ (Athletics Live)​​ (The Lines)​.
- Fastest Man in the World 2024: Thompson clocked 9.77 seconds to win the Jamaican national 100m title.
- Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake:
- Both joined Thompson in the men’s 100m, with Seville having run 9.82 seconds at the national trials.
3. Field Events:
- Jaydon Hibbert:
- The World U20 champion in the triple jump, Hibbert is a strong medal prospect for Jamaica.
- Shanieka Ricketts:
- Competing in the women’s triple jump, she brings experience and previous successes at the international level.
- Danniel Thomas-Dodd:
- A silver medalist at the 2019 World Championships, Thomas-Dodd will compete in the shot put.
4. Other Notable Athletes:
- Hansle Parchment: The reigning Olympic champion in the 110m hurdles, Parchment will be defending his title​ (worldathletics.org)​.
- Danniel Thomas-Dodd: A silver medalist at the 2019 World Championships, Thomas-Dodd will compete in the shot put​ (worldathletics.org)​.
5. Team Events:
- 4x100m Relay (Men):
- Heats: August 9
- Final: August 10
- Athletes: Team Jamaica
- 4x100m Relay (Women):
- Heats: August 9
- Final: August 10
- Athletes: Team Jamaica
- 4x400m Relay (Men):
- Heats: August 9
- Final: August 11
- Athletes: Team Jamaica
- 4x400m Relay (Women):
- Heats: August 9
- Final: August 11
- Athletes: Team Jamaica
6. Additional Competitors
- Yona Knight-Wisdom (Diving, Men’s 3m Springboard):
- Event: August 7 (Preliminary), August 8 (Semifinal), August 9 (Final)
- Ashley McKenzie (Judo, Men’s –60 kg):
- Event: Date TBA
- Josh Kirlew (Swimming, Men’s 100m Butterfly):
- Event: Date TBA
- Sabrina Lyn (Swimming, Women’s 50m Freestyle):
- Event: Date TBA
The withdrawal of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson from the 100 meters has been a significant setback, but Jamaica’s athletes continue to show resilience and determination. As we look forward to more thrilling performances, stay updated with us for weekly highlights on Jamaica’s journey at the 2024 Olympics. Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates and support our athletes as they strive for glory in Paris. (Paris 2024 Olympics)​​
I am an American, so we get Olympics coverage through NBC. There are many complaints that we only get to see specific events. I used to show horses, and now love to see the equestrian competitions. I also love to read about Jamaican results from a Jamaican! Thanks for the overview!
Thanks for sharing these! I missed so many parts of the Olympics this year, which was a bummer. I hope Jamaica did well!
That’s awesome Jamaica has a remarkable performance but also unfortunate about the ones who left the Olympics. Hope Jamacia will be among the top.
Your roundup of Jamaica’s highlights at the 2024 Olympics is truly inspiring! It’s exciting to see such incredible performances—thanks for keeping us all in the loop!
I hope they did well! I have to admit, I did not watch any of the Olympics. Winter sports are more my cup of tea! Gymnastics and the equestrian shows would be the ones I would watch! Especially since the horses were showing in Versailles! I absolutely loved it there when I visited!
Aaahhhh….I wish I had seen this earlier, when the Olympics were still on. I tried to watch all the disciplines you were in, Team Jamaica. Well done.