Jamaica’s Nation Olympic Trials were concluded over the weekend with it’s purpose being to choose the best track and field contingent to represent Jamaica at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing China. The three day event held at the national stadium was nothing short of spectacular with great performances all round.
Female Members of Jamaica Olympic Team
Veronica Campbell-Brown, Kerron Stewart, , Aleen Bailey, Shelly-Ann Fraser, Kenia Sinclair, Sherone Simpson, Sherri-Ann Brooks, Simone Facey, Chelsea Hammond, Nickiesha Anderson, Nickiesha Wilson, Rosemarie White, Novlene Williams-Mills, Vonette Dixon, Shericka Williams, Bobby-Gaye Wilkins, Olivia McKoy, Madrea Hyman, Korine Hinds, Brigitte Foster-Hylton, Delloreen Ennis-London, Andrea Bliss, Melaine Walker, Shevon Stoddart, Shareefa Lloyd, and Anastasia Le-Roy.
Male Members of Jamaica Olympic Team
Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, McFarlane, Michael Frater, Marvin Dwight Thomas, Julien Dunkley*, Ricardo Chambers, Andre Wellington, Adrian Findlay, Michael Blackwood, Anderson, Sanjay Ayre, Maurice Smith, Marvin Essor, Lansford Spence, Maurice Wignall, Richard Phillips, Danny Nesta Carter, Markino Buckley, Isa Phillips, Herbert McGregor, Dorian Scott, Aldwyne Sappleton, Christopher Williams, and Allodin Fothergill.
Management Staff of Jamaica Olympic Team
Squad Manager – Ludlow Watts; assistant managers – Garth Gayle, Gregory Hamilton and Judith Ewart. Technical leader Donald Quarrie; head coach Glen Mills, coaches – Bertland Cameron, Edward Hector, Michael Clarke, and Fitz Coleman. Medical – doctors Herbert Elliott, Warren Blake and Michael Douglas; physiotherapists/masseuse Gaynor Downer and Everald Edwards.
Will Bolt take home the 100m gold?
The world set on fire from August 8th to 24th as Jamaica’s athletes continue to blaze with exceptional world toping performances. Jamaicapage.com will be on top of all news related to the Jamaica team leading up and during the Olympic Games in China. For a more detailed listing and schedule of the vents Jamaican athletes are participating in please see our Jamaica Events Schedule at Beijing Olympics.
Beijing Olympic Games
Jamaica Olympic Association
Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association
* Julien Dunkley – removed from Jamaica’s Olympic team after testing positive for the banned substance, Boldenone. Boldenone, is an anabolic steroid developed for veterinary use, mostly for treatment of horses. It is not indicated for use in humans and is only available through veterinary clinics – Source
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oh by the way i went to Vere Technical High school..can any one tell me where Michael McDonald is… oh, thats my boy!!!
I am feeling very good inside knowing that my fellow Jamaican are going to let us all feel proud. My prayers are with the team, therefore I jus ask do your best and we will be satisfy ok? All the best to you all.
am feeling very positive that my Jamaicans will do well in China. My prayers are with them,and i also know that we are going to show team USA what we are made of. Go Jamacia,one love
I honestly think the jamaican athletes are going to do well what i dont like is how stephen francis behaves he honestly think he is God’s gift to track and field he needs to humble himself the most decorated athlete that is in beijing right now on the jamaican squad is VCB and that girl is very humble stephen francis is too bitter and condescending he needs to realise that humble calf suck the most milk. i am a jamaican living in new york i did some track and field while at steths i wish all the jamaican athletes all the best especially VCB, Kerron, Brigette and Asafa Powell God bless…Jamaica all the way
Jamaica all the way!!
I feel so proud to be a Jamaican cant wait for the joy that u guys are going to bring to our country starting Saturday morning. God bless you all.
Jamaicans you are great you are the best you are champions of the world I am seven years and I ran at my school Kensington primary sports day I just want to be like Veronica Campbell have fun guys and get those medal.
I am particularly proud of the Jamaican Olympic Team this year. The team shows maturity, focus, purpose, humility and team-spirit. Many might misunderstand Usain’s playing around as ‘cockiness’, but I think he does it because he is nervous and trying so hard to appear unintimidated. Usain has matured a lot in four years. I regret that Asafa did not get a medal in the 100m but he does not seem to have the toughness of Usain to withstand stress and pressure under fire. I know that Asafa can deliver but he obviously does not like the stress placed on him. I understand that he was also recovering from injury. It’s not over for Asafa!
Oh Shit!!!!!!! we didi it congrats to Bolt.. loved the dance , the aeroplain, the point to the croud.. i am so sorry Powel did’nt get in on the action, but we are still SOOOOOOOOOO proud of you.. nerxt time…..LADIESSSSSSS big SWEEEEEP love the double wammy on the silver… great job..
I would ove to say i was so proud of Bolt interview with CBC the canadian coverage..he articulated himself verry well.. let the world know we do speak English and very well i might add!!
I work for a bank and certain attire is required SHT!!! i showed up in my yellow shirt with the flag right across my chest.. my JA rist band..and my JA slippers…Shit!!! iof they want to fire me this is the time as i am on top of the world!!
Jamaica is on huricane watch.. no sit, they watching hurricane all right it’s in Beijing!! with a lot of LIGHTING BOLT!!!!! Love you sweet sweet Jamaica..
if they fire me can i be your side kiick Kelroy???? reporting from Montreal Canada..not to worry i do speak French and English verry well.
Sure Tamara, we do need a link in Canada. Not sure if it’s a paid position though..lol
you got jokes ,i like that:)!!! u know how we Jamaicans love freeness!!consider it my contribution to my sweet Jamaica. Next Sept I will be studing mass commmunication at Concordia University full time.. looking forward to that..
If you have any Jamaica related information you’d like to contribute or events you’d like to cover in Canada I’d really like that.
will do…but for now i think all eyes are in Beijing!!
I want to say HAPPY BIRTH DAY !!! to Bolt when it comes, i know he having one hell of a B-Day.. Enjoy it!!.. I will be on vacation with limited acc to my mail, but for sure will check in whenever I can…. i’m glued to the TV..
asafa i jus want to let u know dat money will come n go but medals will stay for ever dont sell ur talent enjoy it.
bolt i love u jus keep doin ur thing happy b-day wen it comes you make me proud.
Re: Beijing Olympics 2008:
Well done Jamaican athletes in showing the world that we are a determined set of people who set high standards and have high expectations and when the chips are down, we know how to rise to the occasion.
It was great to see lightning Bolt winning Gold and shattering his own world record, with plenty more in the tank. He is the toast of us guys in England – hearty congratulations!
… but that girl Shelly-Ann (Fraser) and her colleagues Sherone Simpson, Kerron Stewart sweeping the 100 m (Gold & 2 Silvers) in such a great style was something special to watch and an historically moment to celebrate… the yam, banana and dumplin secret is now out… but who can do this better than the Jamaicans… Well done ladies we are proud of you over here in England.
Well done Sherica Williams for taking silver in the 400 m… very good run and you have potential to go one better.
Hardluck Macky, you did well, but it is a lot to ask everytime in breaking up the USA… You have made very proud and happy over the years.
Looking foward to what is to come from such a dynamic squad from Jamaica!
I am already looking forward to 2012 in London, which is in my backyard (less than 1/2 mile), you will never have seen a greater Jamaican gathering of supporters outside of Jamaica.
Asafa need to focus more on his performance than winning a gold medal, otherwise this can be a distraction and obsession and cause him to lose focus and underperform. He needs to be patient and keep working hard, as good things comes to him who waits. Now go and get that 4 x 100 m relay gold & world record. Remember to get the baton around safely!!!
Safe baton changes and good run can see the Jamican ladies breaking the world record as well.
A fe wi time now!
Best wishes to all the Jamaican olympic competitors in Beijing.
A true Jamiacan!
Asafa keep your head up. Even though your name avent mentioned much
You will be fine. Good luck to all the others, Even thou might not hear
I am a jamaican living in the U.S People speak very well, About your good
and refine quality And what a gentleman you are,
Asafa Just be patient,
I am PROUD to be Jamaican and I love my little island!
Asafa And others Just be yourself, And do the best you can.
hay from bulgaria!All of yours competotors are the best!CONGRATULATIONS!
proud to be Jamaican, i am so proud of the Jamaican Olympic Team, but one thing i know Bolt is proud to be Jamaican, but why is he not proud of his language. He can speak standard English and cut out the American Language. Love u still
our 2008 olympians have done all jamaicans proud,out of many we are one.God bless jamaica.
We’ve done it!! congratulation Jamaica!!! As Seymore, say yam & banana.. i was watching the race with some white friends of mine and they cant get enough of the JAMAICAN ASSSSS!! the girls were looking GOOOOODDD!!
I also want to take my hat off to all the other Jamaican athelites who were a part of Beijing, they have been over shadowed by Bolt, may not break records but did give it their all and thats what we ask of you guys.. AND YOU ALL DELIVERED!!!
o.k. Question? winter olympics!!! the only thing we do when it comes on to ICE is put it inna suggar an wata wid 2 lime!! but we do have bob sled, hey.. “cool runnings”. I heard that “Brown”..no relation to Kelroy Brown, I hope..lol will be competiing for the Canadian team, after the Canadian government offered him perminent status..
Is This true?..
@ Tamara thanks for being such a regular visitor and commenter on Jamaicapage.com
I am not sure about the Canadian team switch for one of our bobsled team members but i will look into it.
So, the world think it is over now huh? Nah, the names of our Jamaican olympians will always ring on. I am Jamaican with British and Caymanian citizenships, and I must confess, I know I might be looked at as a crazy Jamaican fanatic these lasts few days. I have been dressing daily in my Jamaican colours so much that they are calling me “The Walking Jamaican Flag” I don’t mean to flaunt loyality to Jamaica, but I am just being grateful to be a part of this historical moment. Now I can write my own tales of it, not just read of it. May God bless our Island home.
Peace
O.K. i want to know what is going on as far as the welcoming party that is suppose to take the island by storm… is it because of the hurricane or is it because half the athletes are still on the road..
i think it is great that bult had a chance to get the 100m gpld
despite the argue between asafa and usain, we must not forget the past, when asafa made us proud. so the athletes have done us proud
we love you all. thank u for what u have done for our beautiful little island. its a pitty some of us dont realize the importance of unity in this country. WE ALL NEED TO UNITE IN ORDER TO MAKE JAMAICA A BETTER PLACE. BIG UP ASAFA MI ATLETHE FI LIFE. TO DI FLIPPING WURL.
usain blot u have make jamaica so proud
to usain bolt i love you and asafa powell i watch you do that dance i hope i could be a runner just like you congrats for getting golden medals i hope you write back to me
got to go bye
from mia
Hi people
As a fresh http://www.jamaicapage.com user i only want to say hi to everyone else who uses this forum
What is bumburbia?
Jamaica kicks ass
I am 13 years of age and I am quite a runner myself I want to be an athlete when I grow up.And I want to make Jamaica proud just like our olympians…
Nice site… Cool guestbook…m
For whatever reason I decided to google a few names from my past and stumbled on to this site when I googled the name Ionie R…. I had a friend with that name when I moved from Jamaica and was wondering if she was the one that posted the comments about Asafa?…Auvil Gilchrist
About time women’s boxing has been included in the olympics – not just for the sport but for gender equality too.
i think that Jamaica rules and i think the bolt he he is really fast and quick!
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well i am a jamican november the 25th 2009 it’s gonna be 1 year since i have been living in canada and usain bolt and asafa powell my favorite athlete and verronica cambell and melanie walker and i love all the others also
Don’t be afraid to speak your mind, do what you feel like doing do not let any one stop you from achieving your goal in life.
Laaaa. Jamaicaa <3