Jamaica’s 2008 Beijing Olympics Stamps Released
May 8, 2008
The term ‘Olympic Games’ brings forth mental images of competition, strength, and (hopefully) friendly rivalry, infused with determination, tenacity, strategy, as well as bolstered by individual and national pride. To commemorate the XXIX Olympiad 2008 which will be hosted by the city of Beijing, China, the Government of Jamaica through the Postmaster General has released three postage stamps.
These stamps feature:
- The women’s 2004 Olympic 4 x 100 m relay team
- Veronica Campbell
- Asafa Powell
Featured persons were decided on the basis of on their tremendous exploits. The se-tenant stamp shows Jamaica’s ‘Golden Girls’ – the Women’s 4 x 100m relay team that competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics final of that event. They are Tayna Lawrence, Veronica Campbell, Aleen Bailey and Sherone Simpson. Of note was the victory by Veronica Campbell in the 200m as she created history by being the first woman from Jamaica or the Caribbean to win an Olympic Gold in a sprint race. On that occasion (Wednesday August 25, 2004) Campbell ran her personal best of 22.05, beating her main rival, American, Allyson Felix, to the finish line.
Asafa Powell was chosen to highlight the incredible feats of speed for which he has received much acclaim. In 2005 he broke the 100m world record with 9.77 seconds, and stamped his mark on the title of ‘Fastest Man on Earth’ by twice repeating that feat. Then in 2007 he again smashed the world record: his time – a stunning 9.74 seconds.
The 2008 Olympics stamps feature triumphant Jamaican athletes from the 2004 Olympics. Highlighted are the ‘Golden Girls’ from the victorious 4 x 100m women’s relay, as well as Veronica Campbell-Brown, gold medalist in the women’s 100m. The men’s 100m World Record holder Asafa Powell is also featured on a stamp.
Read Postal Corporation of Jamaica Press Release
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Beautiful images of Jamaican atheletes( the GOLDEN GIRLS) adorn the Jamaica’s 2008 Beijing Olympic Stamps. Wishing Jamaica’s team the best in the summer games.Also, hoping that Mr. Asafa Powell will be victorious in the one hundred metres. GO JAMAICA.! Strike more gold!
Hi again Kirk. Considering Husain Bolt’s recent impressive performance I he needs a stamp too.
Jamaica should produce genuine gold commemorative stamps for the 2008 olympics.
Surely, the 100m gold is going to the Island no doubt.
All the best lads
Mutumba
Nice stamps, hope you could add some beach images.
am always happy to see women come out so victoriously. as a young woman my self am very uplefted by the wounderfull sporting performance I have seen. viva Golden girls!
HI I WATCHED THE OPENING CERMONY OF THE OLYMPICS AND WAS PROUD TO SEE MY COUNTRY BEING REPRESENTED I CRIED. WHEN THE ATHLETICS STARTED THE TV’S IN MY HOUSE AND AT WORK DID NOT COME OFF BBC1, THE LAW IN THE SHOP WAS NO MAN TOUCH THE TV. I’M THE PROUDEST JAMAICAN WORKING IN MY COMPANY. I’VE GOT A HUGE PICTURE OF THE TEAM IN THE SHOP LAMINATED
HOW CAN I GET MY HEADS ON THE STAMPS
MEAN HANDS