Jamaica the Sprint Factory The Secret Behind a Small Island’s Extraordinary Production of Elite Winners From the thunderous atmosphere of the National Stadium in Kingston to the bright lights of the Olympic Games, Jamaica has become synonymous with speed. For generations, Jamaican sprinters have stood on the world’s greatest podiums, wrapped themselves in the black, green, and gold, and reminded the world that greatness is not determined by the size of a nation. With a population far smaller than many of its international competitors, Jamaica has produced an astonishing collection of Olympic champions, world champions, record holders, and relay teams. Names such as Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Veronica Campbell-Brown, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake, Shericka Jackson, Don Quarrie, Merlene Ottey, Herb McKenley, Arthur Wint, and many others have transformed Jamaica into one of the most respected sprinting nations in history. But why does Jamaica consistently...
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